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KWETB supports community based groups
to undertake Local Training Initiative’s (LTIs)
to provide a range of learner centred training
and related services to assist individuals who
are unemployed to enter or re-enter the
labour market.
An LTI programme is a community based
training programme of fixed duration
supporting participants in gaining
employment.
LTIs are firmly rooted in the community and
encourage learners to develop their existing
skills and learn new skills in an environment
that is tailored to meet their individual
needs. This approach allows learners to
develop valuable employment-related skills
and knowledge while contributing to their
community.
LTIs are focused on addressing the training
needs of economically, socially, geographically
or educationally disadvantaged learners,
primarily 35 years of age or under, with no
formal qualifications or incomplete secondary
level qualifications.

The programme can support training
for a wide range of sectors, including:
• Environment
• Genealogy
• Heritage
• Tourism
• Arts
• Sports coaching
• Catering
• ICT and digital media
• Healthcare
• Horticulture

Local Training Initiatives (LTI)

Local Training
Initiatives (LTI)

The overall aim of the programme is to
assist unemployed people to move towards
employment providing community based
training and work experience leading to
nationally recognised qualifications at QQI
Level 3 to Level 5 major and minor awards.
Kildare Region Contact
Sheila Bradley, Senior Develop ment Officer
Kildare and Wicklow Education & Training Board,
FET Centre, Unit A, Maudlins Industrial Estate,
Monread Road, Naas, Co. Kildare
Mobile [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Wicklow Region Contact
Heather Stephens, Senior Development Officer
Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board
Glenart College, Coolgreany Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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