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Youthreach
Our Youthreach Programmes offer education, training and work experience for young people aged 16-20 years who have left school early. At Youthreach, you’ll get the skills you need and the help to get ready for further education and training or employment.
A Different Experience
If second level education hasn’t worked for you, Youthreach has just what you need…
Training Allowance
If you attend Youthreach, you’ll be eligible to receive a training allowance (€45 per week if you are aged 16-17, €232 for those aged 18+ years)
Supportive Learning Environment
Experienced teaching staff and counsellors are here to help you get the most from Youthreach.
Creativity
Youthreach offers subjects that like art, drawing, textiles, woodcraft and others that let you tap into your creativity.
Work Placement
Work experience is an important part of the Youthreach Programme. Take the opportunity to put new skills into use and find out what the world of work has to offer.
Take Part in Youthreach
Learn new skills and enjoy being part of a vibrant and active learning space:
Subject Variety
Subjects include art and craft, catering, computers, childcare, hairdressing, health and fitness, literacy, numeracy, office skills, outdoor pursuits, personal development, woodcraft and many more.
Continuous Intake
You can join Youthreach at any time during the year. Most students spend two years on the programme.
Bus Services
Youthreach offer transport to get you to your local Centre and provides warm meals too.
Summer Programme
Days out and practical activities that students enjoy as part of the course.
Take the next step and start your journey with Youthreach today. Contact your local Youthreach Centre…
Ballyshannon
- Pernille Burns
- 086-1913354
- pernilleburns@donegaletb.ie
Buncrana
- Jayne O’Donnell
- 086-8519942
- jayneodonnell@donegaletb.ie
Gort an Choirce
- Caitriona Cullen
- 086-3742762
- caitrionacullen303@donegaletb.ie
Letterkenny
- Gillian Kennedy
- 086-8201727
- gilliankennedy@donegaletb.ie
Lifford
- Aidan Callaghan
- 086-6536249
- aidancallaghan@donegaletb.ie