Skills Academy for Future Leaders 2026

ISSU Skills Academy for Future Leaders 2026

To register your interest for the event, please input your details into the below form before Friday June 26th 2026. For accommodation it will be primarily based on a first come first serve basis, so get your applications in early!
The 2026 ISSU Skills Academy for Future Leaders will take place on July 21st, 22nd & 23rd.

Due to high demand this is an application to register your interest. This form will close on Friday, June 26th 2026. Spaces are not guranteed.This event is open is all second-level students' who wish to gain leadership and activism skills.

The event will be hosted in-person in Dublin. It will take place between Liberty Hall in Eden Quay and the Fórsa Trade Union building. There will be accommodation provided for approximately 20 of the participants, to allow access to the event for students from all around Ireland. These spaces will given on the basis on need and distance. There will also be extra spaces for students living Dublin and surrounding-area, who may participate in the event and travel home each evening, after the workshops.

The event will feature guest speakers and facilitators, covering the most pressing themes for student activists in Ireland today. It will allow students to learn about change making skills, the importance of Trade Unions and how to make real change in their communities to name just a few.

All food and accomodation* will be provided free of charge. However, last minute drop-outs and no-shows may become liable for the cost of their entry.

*Any student allocated overnight accommodation will receive an acceptance pack that will have to be submitted to ISSU before they will be permitted to attend the event. Students who are not allocated residential status will not be eligible for ISSU accommodation, and therefore, will not be eligible for any accommodation booked privately to be reimbursed.

**Please note that this form is asking for you to register your interest only and is not proof of registration nor proof of acceptance. All students who are accepted will be informed and an acceptance pack will be issued to them.

Please refer any questions you may have to Luke@issu.ie

Participant Details
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Date of Birth

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Is your school a member of the ISSU?
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Parent / Guardian Consent

Please only complete this section if you will be 17 years or under on the first day of the ISSU Skills Academy (Monday, August 12th).
Parent / Guardian Name

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Parent / Guardian Phone Number

Accommodation for Skills Academy

This years Skills Academy for Future Leaders will be limited and will be decided on by a selection committee. If you live in region close to Dublin City we encourage you to use public transport to attend as you will not be offered overnight accommodation. Accommodation will be provided based on age and gender. If you are interested in attending please answer the following questions. You will be told whether you have received a place at Skills Academy
Do you require accommodation in Dublin in order to participate in the event?
If Yes, Please explain why you are requesting Residential Accommodation in Dublin for Skills Academy

Application Questions

This years Skills Academy for Future Leaders will be limited and will be decided on by a selection committee. This is due to limited spaces and high demands for this event. These questions are to access your interest in activism and student issues. Use this section to highlight your passions within and outside student activism.
What are some of the biggest issues faced by young people in your area? (max 100 words)
What issue do you think would be important for the ISSU to run a campaign on? (max 100 words)
Hypothetical Scenario: The Student Council in your school are working on an initiative to reform the uniform policy. How do you go about this, and overcome opposition you may face? eg. campaign ideas, how to engage with students, teachers etc. (max 150 words)
Briefly, tell us why you want to attend Skills Academy for Future Leaders and why it would benefit you (max 150 words)

Dietary & Accessibility Requirements

Please note that you will be required to fill this information out in greater detail in an acceptance pack. Please note that ISSU will be unable to make accommodations for any failure to disclose any additional dietary or accessibility requirements on the day. This will not be taken into consideration in your application, just to support you to enjoy Skills Academy to the fullest!
Do you have any accessibility requirements?
If "Yes", please state here
Do you have any dietary requirements?
If "Yes", please state here

Data Consent

This form collects personal data for the purpose of ensuring a smooth-running event and for the purpose of conducting an evaluation for the event. Your personal information will not be passed on or sold to any third parties and will not be used in any way outside the purposes of the ISSU Skills Academy for Future Leaders. For queries in relation to your data, please email GDPR@issu.ie. This form's data will be retained for 2 years and deleted thereafter.
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