Youthreach
Youthreach is an initiative for early school leavers aged between 15 and 20 years. The Youthreach Programme offers participants the opportunity to identify and pursue viable options within adult life and enables them to acquire certification.
Youthreach attempts to respond to the needs of unqualified early school leavers by offering a programme of integrated general education, vocational training and work experience.
A weekly training allowance is paid which varies depending on age.
- Courses are full-time and part-time and are available on a year-round basis.
- Basic skills training, practical work training and general education are features of the Youthreach Programme and the application of new technology is integrated into all aspects of programme content.
- The Youthreach Programme provides a strong emphasis on personal development, on the core skills of literacy/numeracy, communications and information technology, along with a choice of vocational options such as catering, hairdressing, computers, woodwork, photography, video, sports, arts and crafts and work experience programme.
