Second Chance Education & Training Programme
Drogheda Partnership operates a Second Chance Educational & Vocational Training Programme to assist people from within the target groups to return to education or courses in vocational training which will substantially enhance their ability to secure employment.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Applicants must reside within the urban boundary of Drogheda and have been resident for 390 days (the period of eligibilty for Unemployment Benefit)
- Applicants should preferably be aged 23 years or over. Priority will be given to applicants in this age range.
- Applicants must be pursuing a recognised course of study or vocational training which will:
(a) Enhance their employability
(b) Enhance their ability to become self-employed
(c) Contribute to their personal development and positively impact on their ability to source employment.
Who are the target groups?
- Long-term Unemployed (1 year +)
- Lone Parents
- Early School Leavers
- Travellers
- Elderly People
- Asylum Seekers & refugees
- Women Experiencing Disadvantage or Exclusion
What does the grant cover?
The awards vary according to need. The average payment is €300. Eligibe expenses include:
- Fees (Usually a portion only)
- Books
- Travel Costs
- Childcare Expenses
What courses are eligible?
Applicants should pursue a course which is:
(a) Recognised by a national validation authority, leading to an award by a lawfully recognised authority.
(b) Recognise and/or validated by the trade or profession regulating the field of employment.
(c) Acts as a recognised pathway to training qualifications specified in (a) or (b).
If in doubt, contact the Education Co-ordinator (hugh@droghedapartnership.ie) at Drogheda Partnership.
Note: Applicants must produce evidence of offer of place, attendance, exam results etc.
Education Access Fund 2008.doc
Training Education Access Programme .doc
Closing date is 10th October 2008. Applicants will be advised as soon as possible on the outcome of the review of applications.
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