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Learn to change your story in 2022 with National Learning Network.
NLN is enrolling for Vocational Training Courses in Letterkenny.
National Learning Network has been providing quality training courses, vocational training and employment opportunities for people with additional support needs for over 50 years. They provide specialised training programmes which are nationally recognised, accredited and assist students to get a job.
The results speak for themselves: 9 out of 10 NLN students who complete training get a positive outcome, 400 NLN students progress annually to employment and1000 NLN students progress annually to further education or training.
What will you do in 2022?
NLN is enrolling for the following programmes:
- Jobstart (12 months)
- Retail Skills (18 months)
- Information Technology and Business Studies (24 months)
Jobstart
Duration: 18 months
Course Description: JobStart is designed to provide students with the skills, attitudes and practical experience necessary to:
• Demonstrate practical communication and teamworking skills.
• Advocate for themselves in the community, in relationships, at work etc.
• Achieve QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills (3M0935)
• Progress to further education and/or training in an area of their choosing.
• Obtain employment in an area of their choosing either as self-employed or with a company.
JobStart is a flexible course, which will provide students with the opportunity to develop essential introductory level skills, knowledge and competencies both in the centre and within the work environment. Additional supports are available
and include individualised support, access to a Rehabilitation Officer and Psychologist, support for literacy and numeracy and a Jobs Club.
Retail Skills
QQI Level 4 in Retail Skills
Duration: 18 months
Course Description: This course is designed for students who wish to expand and build upon their employability skills and focus on progression to employment or further training and education in a retail related field. Market research has found that retail is a dominant sector in Donegal with a variety of opportunities across the sector. Students will complete a number of core and elective QQI Modules while in the centre four days a week and attend a work placement of their choice one day a week.
Information Technology and Business Studies
Duration: 24 months
Course Description: The Business Administration course is designed to provide students with the skills, attitudes and practical experience necessary to:
• Develop practical comminunication and teamworking skills.
• Obtain employment in administrative and/or information technology related fields either as self-employed, working from home or with a company.
• Progress to further education and/or training in a related field.
Who are NLN courses for?
• If you are 16 years or older
• Need extra supports
• Have had an accident, illness or injury
• Have a disability
• Have mental health issues
• Have autism
• Need additional supports to learn
• Are registered by the DEASP
Call us today on 074 9168288 to discuss your options. (Centre phone lines re-open on January 4th 2022)
Why students choose NLN?
- FREE courses (All vocational courses are funded by the Donegal ETB)
- Students keep social welfare payments
- Transport allowances may be available
- Small class sizes
- Continuous intake, means you start when you are ready
- Work at your own pace
- Recognised QQI qualifications
- On-site psychological supports
- Quality work experience
At NLN, we meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be.
How NLN can help you learn:
Person Centred Approach
Every course is tailored to the individual’s needs, this is done by means of assessment and discussion which leads to the development of a Personal Training Plan for every student.
Education Supports
Literacy and numeracy classes are available to students who want to improve their reading, writing and maths.
On-Site Psychologist
Our training courses are designed to help build students’ confidence, assertiveness and give them independent living skills. NLN offer supports from psychologists and one-on-one
coaching in order to help students learn to be the best that they can be.
Job-Seeking Skills
Training Courses include job-specific modules to help students learn job-seeking skills such as CV writing and Interview Skills.
Work Placements
Each of our vocational training courses include a work placement to give students the chance to gain real-life skills, on-the-job training and valuable experience in a job that interests them.
Continuous Intake
Unlike other learning centres, at NLN we offer continuous intake. That means that students don’t have to start a course in September or January, instead they can start with us when they are ready to.
Course Sampling
At times students may not know which course is the right one for them. We offer students an opportunity to trial courses for a couple of weeks before committing to them
Who comes to NLN?
A diverse range of students come to NLN to learn, including people who have;
- Illness or injury
- Mental health challenges
- Learning Difficulties (including dyslexia, dyspraxia etc.)
- Physical disabilities
- Autism
- Early school leaver
- Returning to learning
If you are interested in any one of the courses in NLN Donegal, then please contact:
www.nln.ie
074 9168288 (Centre phone lines re-open on January 4th 2022)
letterkenny@nln.ie
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