National Learning Network – Castlerea

Transition enables students to sample a range of vocational options and to develop the skills, knowledge, confidence and resources to access employment, further training/education or options in the wider community.

Fresh Start is a 12 month personal development and work-related skills programme. It is suited to unemployed people who need educational or health related supports. The programme gives people the opportunity to explore training and employment opportunities while learning new skills and achieving a qualification. For many, it is the first step back to education as an adult student from where they can progress to further training or employment.

This is a flexible innovative programme, which facilitates participants to receive practical training in a host company workplace with the support of National Learning Network staff. This programme is offered in conjunction with carefully selected Host Companies with a high commitment to training delivery. This programme suits people who are out of work due to accident, illness and need support to return to employment.

A flexible programme providing students with the opportunity to achieve Information Technology and Business Administration qualifications. This programme combines centre-based learning with home-based learning and work experience, where students are provided with the necessary information technology, office and personal effectiveness skills to obtain and retain employment or move on to further education.

The Access programme aims to develop the personal and social skills of students. This is done through extensive use of community facilities and practical skills training. The programmes also aims to help people progress to greater levels of independence.