Youthreach is a Department of Education and Skills official education, training and work experience programme for early school leavers aged 16 – 20. It offers young people the opportunity to identify options within adult life, and provides them with opportunities to acquire certification. As it operates on a full-time, year-round basis, Youthreach has a continuous intake policy.
Youthreach is for you if:
You are between 15-20
You have left mainstream school early.
You want to further your education
You are committed to the programme offered.
You are willing to embrace a challenging and exciting opportunity.
After Youthreach you can:
Go on to further education – such as a Post-Leaving Cert course (PLC)
Apply for apprenticeships
Confidently enter the world of work