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Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Department of Education and Skills

Youthreach Programme

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a transition to work or further education for young school leavers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38975/16]

Photo of John HalliganJohn Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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Transitioning those who left school early back into education and training and thereafter are core objectives of the Youthreach and Community Training Centre (CTC) programmes. These programmes are managed or funded through the Education and Training Boards.

Youthreach is a national programme that helps young people aged 15-20 years return to learning and prepare for employment in adult life. It allows young people the chance to get certified qualifications such as the Leaving Cert or QQI awards. There are over 3,500 places on Youthreach programmes around the country. In addition over 1,200 young people will start a course in a Community Training Centre (CTC). CTCs provide training, educational and employment related services for young early school leavers.

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