Carmelite Community Centre
Adult education classes. Range of subjects, including computers, Irish, art and crafts, mediation, yoga, line dancing, bridge, indoor bowls, gardening, cookery. Weekly pastoral prayer meeting. Classes cost €3-€5 per session. 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 Drop in or phone to make an appointment 01 475 4673 or 4694
CDVEC Foundations Project
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Dolebusters
Education and employment support services for people who are long term unemployed and/or wanting to return to education. Computer classes. English language classes for refugees and asylum seekers. Job club, with support around CV presentation and interview skills (phone 01-814 6885 to join). Free legal advice appointments. Office also at 5 Gardner Row, Dublin 1 (phone 01 872 5103). 18a Adelaide Road, Dublin 201 661 5922 Drop-in, phone, email or write.
Dublin Adult Learning Centre
Basic education for adults who cannot read or write and those who want to improve their skills. Individual and group tuition. English literacy classes for speakers of other languages. Classes run during the day and evening. Creche facilities available. 3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1. Drop in or phone 01 878 7266
Dublin Simon – Learning & Development Services
Training programme supported by FAS and VEC, including self development, computer studies, arts & crafts and woodwork at FETAC level. Unit F2, Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 Drop in or phone and ask for project manager 01 623 7738
Statutory agency responsible for increasing the employability, skills and mobility of job seekers and employees to meet labour market needs. Employment Services Officer links with Dublin based homeless service providers to facilitate and promote advocacy and improve access to FAS training and employment programmes for people who are homeless. Second office at D’Olier St, Dublin 2 Phone 01 612 4800. 57-60 Jervis Street, Dublin 1. Drop in or phone 01 804 4600
Focus Ireland – Schoolmates Programme
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Focus Ireland – Spokes Project
Education, employment & training support for people who are/have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness. Individual learning plans, FETAC accredited modules, literacy/innumeracy tuition. Adult education, including lifelong learning, holiday programme, outings, relaxation, arts/crafts. Advice & information on job hunting, CVs & interviews. Referral to other agencies. Lunch 12 noon-12.45pm. 5-6 John’s Lane West, Dublin 8. Drop-in, phone or email. Also by referral from Focus Ireland, Social Services and other agencies 01 – 677 0691
Francis Street Community Education Centre
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HSE – Soilse (Drug Free Day Programme)
Education programme for people who have been drug users but are now drug free. SETAC accredited structured day time programme. Vocational guidance for people wanting to pursue further or continuing education options. SOILSE also provide service for medically prescribed drug users at 1-2 Henrietta Place – see separate entry. 6-7 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1. Phone or contact for an appointment 01 872 4535
Support services for people who are long term unemployed or at risk of becoming so. Information on welfare entitlements, guidance on developing skills, job club to prepare for employment and advice and support on self employment. Access to employment programme for refugees. Comprehensive adult education programme. Creche facility. 57-58 North Strand Road, Dublin 3. Drop in, phone or write 01 836 5544
Liberties College – Part Time Courses (BTEI)
Range of part time courses for people on benefits or low wages. Subjects include childcare, English for Speakers of Other Languages, social studies, healthcare, ECDL, art and catering. Classes are generally weekly and last 2-4 hours. Most courses are FETAC accredited. Brochure available. Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8. Phone 01 454 0044
Lourdes Youth and Community Services
Provides an adult education programme for (18+ years), community training workshop (16-21 years), youth programme that trains youth workers and runs clubs (10-16 years) and a community creche and childcare service.c/o Lourdes Day Centre, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1. Drop in or phone for an appointment 01 836 3416
MerchantsQuay Ireland – Education & Training
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Ozanam House Community Resource Centre
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PACE Training for Employment Project
Provides training, education, personal and social development for offenders and ex-offenders. Programme also offers nationally recognised certification in education and training. Service has a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration with the objective of helping people to return to employment. Unit A3, Santry Hall Industrial Estate, Dublin 9. By referral through the Probation Services in prisons and the community. Phone for information 01 842 7997 / 842 8432
Peter McVerry Trust – Education, Training & Development
Access to education and training for young homeless people aged 18+, including Peter McVerry Trust residents and ex-residents. Individual personal plans and support using adult educational principles. 12-13 Berkley Street, Dublin 7
Drop in or phone 01 830 8335
Ready for Work (RfW) Programme
Phone or email for more information 01 874 7232 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
St Vincent’s Trust – HACE
Phone or email 01 887 4129 / 887 4100 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
St Vincent’s Trust – Henrietta Street School
Special school for young people aged 11-16 who are at risk, including those with behavioural difficulties, school attendance problems and serious family difficulties. Provides an individualised, flexible programme. Accepts referrals of young homeless people from social workers and hostels. 8 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Phone 01 887 4127
TURAS – Canal Communities Training Programme
Phone, email or write. 01 450 5396 or 5069 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
URRUS – Ballymun Youth Action Project
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