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10. Youthreach
• Applicable to Protection Applicants with a work permit
• Applicable to people with status
• This is for people aged between 15 & 20 years old •
• Courses on offer are usually at Level 3 or 4, this is an excellent foundation before going on to a Level 5 course
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• Information also available at Citizens Information and Department of Education
11. Springboard
• Applicable to people with status
• We are seeking clarification regarding whether Protection Applicants are eligible
• Three years Residency required
• From June 2020 Springboard+ offers over 11,000 free or subsidised places on over 300
courses leading to awards at certificate, degree and post-graduate level. The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to employed, unemployed and returning students who meet the eligibility criteria.
The Youthreach programme provides two years integrated education, training and work
experience for unemployed early school leavers without any qualifications or vocational
training
Protection Applicants will continue to receive their weekly payment of €38 and not the
social welfare rates mentioned on the following websites.
• See Springboard+ for full details
12. Aontas (National Adult Learning Organisation)
• Aontas is Ireland’s National Adult Learning Organisation, a registered charity.
• Although they don’t specifically address the needs of people seeking international protection in Ireland their website and information booklet might be useful to you
• www.aontas.com
• One Step Up Information Booklet
• For ideas about learning English – see page 25 of One Step Up
• For ideas about Apprenticeships – see page 26 of One Step Up
All information is for guidance only, it is not complete and any errors are unintentional. Please consult the relevant websites for accurate information
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