Youthreach
Youthreach is a programme of education, training and work experience for those who have left school early, provided in an out of school setting. You can apply to join Youthreach if you are 15 years and over or if you are a single parent and have left school early with either no qualifications or minimal qualifications, (e.g. have left school without sitting the Junior Certificate, or have achieved less than 5 Grade Ds in the Junior Certificate examinations) and you are at least six months out of school. A training allowance is paid to eligible students.
The following is a sample of FETAC accredited modules available:
| Computers |
Communications |
Catering |
| Crafts |
Woodwork |
Drama |
| Metalwork |
Food and Nutrition |
Office Procedures |
| Child Development and Play |
Personal Effectiveness |
Maths |
| Career Planning |
Video Production |
Leaving Certificate subjects and ECDL are also available. Supporting Childcare, Guidance, Advocacy and Counselling services are also provided.
Youthreach programmes are available in the following centres:
Arklow Youthreach
Arklow Further Education Centre
Fernhill Plaza, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Telephone: 0402 23456
Fax: 0402 23459
E-Mail: youthreacharklow@eircom.net
Co-ordinator: Sharon Hughes
Centre Secretary: Melissa Byrne |
Bray and North Wicklow Youthreach
Sunbeam House, Vevay Road, Bray, Co Wicklow
Telephone: 01 2869598
Fax: 01 2761620
E-Mail: bray_youthreach@eircom.net
Co-ordinator: Maria Lally
Centre Secretary:Geraldine Mooney |
Wicklow Youthreach
Wicklow Further Education Centre
The Murrough, Wicklow
Telephone: 0404 64023
Fax: 0404 64024
E-Mail: enquires@wicklowfec.ie
Co-ordinator: Lisa Harvey
Centre Secretary: Patricia Doyle |
West Wicklow Youthreach
Blessington Further Education Centre
Blessington, Co Wicklow
Telephone: 045-851499 Mobile 086 8159593 Fax: 045 891128
Co-ordinator: Denise Walshe
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