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Youthreach

Youthreach

Youthreach is an educational training and
work experience programme for young
people who have left school early. Its aim is
to develop the core skills needed for further
learning and to prepare young people to
progress to further education, training or to
employment.
The Youthreach programme is for young
people aged 16 - 20 years who have left
school early and wish to develop skills and
expertise to obtain recognised qualifications
to pursue career aspirations.
Trainees attending a Youthreach programme
will receive a weekly training allowance, a
meal allowance and a travel and childcare
allowance if applicable.

Youthreach Centres help young people to:
• Discover their ability
• Develop new skills
• Improve employment prospects
• Contribute to their community
Support systems are in place, e.g. counselling,
mentoring, etc.

South Kildare
Youthreach (Athy)
Ellie Reddy, Co-ordinator
FETC Athy, Carlow Road, Athy.
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Arklow and Carnew
Youthreach (Arklow)
Sharon Hughes, Co-ordinator
FETC Arklow, Fernhill Plaza, Wexford Road,
Arklow, Co Wicklow.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Bray
Youthreach (Bray and North Wicklow)
Louise Cole, Co-ordinator
Sunbeam House, Vevay Road, Bray, Co Wicklow
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Wicklow Town
Youthreach (Wicklow Town)
Lisa Harvey, Co-ordinator,
FETC Wicklow, The Murrough, Wicklow Town.
Tel: [phone]
Email [e-mail]

West Wicklow

For further information on our seven
Youthreach centres
North Kildare
Youthreach (Leixlip)
Lorraine O’Sullivan, Co-ordinator
Mill Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Mid Kildare
Youthreach (Naas)
Jonathan McNab, Co-ordinator
Jigginstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Youthreach (West Wicklow)
Caitriona Cullen, Co-ordinator
FETC Blessington, Blessington Co Wicklow.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]