Youthreach
Youthreach is a programme of education, training and work experience for early school leavers provided in an out of school setting.
The aim of the programme is to develop the core skills required by young people, 15 to 20 years of age, to access second chance further education and employment. National certification is available through FETAC and Junior and Leaving Certificate options can also be pursued. All participants are paid an allowance on a pro rata basis for full time or part time options.
All Youthreach centres provide a range of services including FETAC accredited programmes, Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate, FIT programmes and BTEI, depending on demand. Youthreach also provide a SEN (Special Education Needs) Programme which is designed to cater for young people who have been assessed as having multiple learning difficulties.
For further information, contact the Co-ordinator of your local Centre:
YSTU
The aim of the Youth Support and Training Unit is to identify and support early school leavers with the objective of referring and linking them with the services and training providers available in the area. The unit has an outreach team who proactively identify and support early school leavers in their own community.