The Community Training Centre at Clare Youth Service has celebrated the graduation of another 50 young people with national qualifications this week, reflecting the increasing choice of education and career pathways available in the county.
These recipients came to the Community Training Centre (CTC) to pursue a second chance at achieving an academic qualification and the high number of awards has demonstrated the success of this option.
The awards included Leaving Cert Applied, Moving On – Pathways to Progression Programme, QQI Level 3 Employability Skills and QQI Level 4 Creative Media Technology.
Further Education and Training Manager with the LCETB, Sean O’Carroll congratulated the young people and their families on their great achievements and encouraged them to continue to avail of the many opportunities available within Further Education and Training,
“LCETB is delighted to work in partnership with Clare Youth Service to deliver a high-quality training and education programme. The commitment of the CTC team has ensured that each young person is supported to achieve their individual learning and progression goals.”
CTC Manager, Edel McDonough acknowledged the hard work of the CTC team in Clare Youth Service who have created a safe, nurturing environment and who show creativity, flexibility and a caring approach to each individual young person.
Chairperson of CYS Board of Trustees. Shiofra Hassett highlighted the contribution of the CTC to the local community and the value of the service in Ennis as part of the multiple pathways now available to young people.
She outlined that the Community Training Centre has fifty-four places annually for young people to get involved in level 3 to 4 education programmes and thanked the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board who work the training programmes possible.
“We know that alternatives to the mainstream schools are really important to ensure that all young people have the opportunity to remain in education.”
At the graduation ceremony, many recipients shared their story of learning in the Community Training Centre. They spoke of the dignity and respect with which they were treated.
The Community Training Centre at Clare Youth Service is currently enrolling new participants for the coming autumn.
The courses are supported by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning.
If you are between 16 and 21 years and interested in achieving certification in a supported environment, contact Edel McDonough, CTC Manager at 065 6845359 for further information.
