Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme( VTOS)
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme( VTOS) is a second chance education and training programme which provides courses of up to two years duration for unemployed people. VTOS programmes are designed to meet the individual learning needs of participants. Courses are provided free of charge. Attendance is full-time and can last up to two years, with 30 hours attendance per week.
The programme gives participants the opportunity of:
• raising their education levels
• gaining qualifications
• developing knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace
• progressing to employment or to further education or training leading to employment
Eligibility
1. Adults over 21 years and in receipt of the following Social Welfare payments for 6 Months or longer:
• Jobseeker Allowance
• Jobseeker Benefit
• Disability Allowance or pension
• Invalidity Pension
• One parent family payment
2. A spouse or dependant of someone in receipt of any of the above payments
3. Signing for credits for 6 Months or longer
4. CE and SOLAS training participants must re-register with Department of Social Protection
5. No prior qualifications are necessary to participate
Allowances
Persons on the course retain their social welfare payments. Meal and travel allowances are available. Childcare support is also available.
For further information on our three VTOS Centres
North Kildare
VTOS( Leixlip / Celbridge) Eilis Clare, VTOS Co-ordinator Tel: 01-624 6420 Email: vtosleixlip @ kwetb. ie
Mid Kildare
VTOS( Newbridge) Michelle Tierney, Co-ordinator FET Centre Newbridge, Áras Sláinte, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045-434 297 Email: vtosnewbridge @ kwetb. ie
South Kildare
VTOS( Athy) Una Burke, Co-ordinator FET Centre Athy, Carlow Road, Athy, Co. Kildare Tel.: 059-863 2044 Email: vtosathy @ kwetb. ie
Arklow
VTOS( Arklow) Lynn Armstrong, Co-ordinator FET Centre Arklow, Fernhill Plaza, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow. Tel: 0402-23455, Email: vtosarklow @ kwetb. ie
Bray
VTOS( Bray) Ray Finucane, Co-ordinator FET Centre, Bray Civic Centre Bray, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01-286 9607 Email: vtosbray @ kwetb. ie
Wicklow Town
VTOS( Wicklow Town) Maria Lally, Co-ordinator FET Centre Wicklow Town, The Murrough, Wicklow Town. Tel: 0404-64029 Email: marialally @ kwetb. ie
West Wicklow
VTOS( West Wicklow) Anne McGrath, Co-ordinator FET Centre Blessington, Blessington Co Wicklow, Tel: 045-891 099 Email: blessingtonfetc @ kwetb. ie Mobile: 086 0412306
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