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Youthreach Portumna
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| Director: |
Ms Isabelle Ni Dhuinn |
Phone: |
090 9759576 |
| Resource: |
Deirdre Nic Gairbheith |
Fax: |
090 9759578 |
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Email: |
youthreachportumna@gmail.com |
| Address: |
Portumna Youthreach,
Abbey Street, Portumna, Co. Galway |
Teachers: |
Brenda Cooney, Ann Mc Cormack, Alison Mac Cormaic, Sean Gorham, Michael Casserly , Emer Larkin, John Slattery |
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Overview of Service / Programmes & Certification Offered
Portumna Youthreach is a new centre; we opened our doors to learners in October 2009. The centre is located on Abbey Street in the heart of Portumna Village.
Trainees attend the programme 35 hours per week and are paid a training allowance.
Portumna Youthreach is an early school leaver’s programme that offers a balanced education between accredited training and life skills. All our learners here are supported and guided towards reaching their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.
Who can apply?
Youthreach caters for young people between the ages of 16-20 who have no qualifications, are not in full time employment and have been out of school for at least 6 months.
Subjects on Offer:
At present we offer accreditation in FETAC Level 3 and 4 in the following subjects:
- Communications
- Maths
- Personal & Interpersonal Skills
- IT
- Catering
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- Music
- Art
- Woodwork
- Work Experience
- Literacy Support
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Youthreach Objectives
- Personal and social development and increased self-esteem.
- Second-chance education and introductory level training.
- Promoting independence, personal autonomy and a pattern of lifelong learning.
- Integration into further education and training opportunities and the labour market.
- Social inclusion.
Times / months available
All year round.
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