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Student Profile
Bray and North Wicklow, Youthreach,
Sunbeam House, Vevay Road, Bray, Co Wicklow
Joelle Williams
My name is Joelle Williams and I am currently
a student in Liberties College Dublin. I am
in my final year of my QQI (FETAC) Level 5
Social Studies Course and I have returned to
Youthreach to complete my work experience
module. I attended Bray and North Wicklow
Youthreach from 2009 until 2012. While
attending Youthreach I completed my full
FETAC Level 4 and also numerous Level 3
modules.
For me Youthreach was extremely beneficial.
Not only did it allow me to continue my
education, but it also gave me the supports
I needed as a young mother. Being at
Youthreach gave me the confidence and
motivation to continue my education,
something I felt at the time was not possible.
I felt that all the components in my Level 4
award were extremely relevant and useful to
me continuing on in all aspects of life.
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While attending Youthreach I felt supported in
both my education and my personal life with
the staff being extremely kind and helpful and
always there to chat about any obstacle that
I may have come up against and would help
in any way they could. Being at Youthreach
also taught me life skills that I still use to
this day, such as cooking meals, computer
skills, communication skills and also a first aid
course. I could also build a coffee table using
my woodwork skills, if I really wanted!
I remember my time at Youthreach as being
fun, happy and a really enjoyable experience. I
made lasting Friendships and memories and I
feel the door is always open at Youthreach for
any support I may need in the future.
Joelle Williams