How Monkstown Boxing Club Is Shaping Careers

Описание: What does a boxing club have to do with employability and emotional well-being? More than you think.

In this episode of Workplus, host Richard Kirk talks with Nathan Lowry, Life Skills Coach at Monkstown Boxing Club, whose role goes far beyond sport. From helping young people navigate job applications and interviews to building their self-belief and emotional resilience, Nathan’s story is a powerful reminder of how community-led work can reshape lives and futures. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, carer, or just curious about what good work looks like, this episode is filled with honesty, practical wisdom, and hope.

In This Episode:

• What Monkstown Boxing Club actually does beyond boxing
• How Nathan helps 16–24 year olds build confidence and get ready for work
• Common barriers young people face when entering the job market
• The impact of early mentorship and volunteering on Nathan’s career
• Why job titles can scare off capable young people
• How employers can better connect with youth through work experience
• The power of long-term funding in community work
• What keeps Nathan inspired after 10+ years in youth work

YouTube Chapters:

00:00:00 - Coming up...
00:00:24 - Welcome to Workplus
00:01:00 - Meet Nathan Lowry
00:01:14 - What Monkstown Boxing Club actually does
00:02:43 - A typical day at the club
00:04:02 - The club’s 40-year journey
00:05:10 - Nathan’s role as Life Skills Coach
00:06:13 - Confidence barriers for young people
00:07:18 - Breaking cycles and changing mindsets
00:12:01 - Nathan’s own youth journey
00:17:19 - Helping young people succeed in Workplus
00:27:29 - The power of safe spaces
00:28:50 - Building youth-led programming
00:33:14 - Volunteering and returning as mentors
00:34:46 - The challenge of short-term funding
00:36:22 - Final thoughts and wrap-up

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