Adult Guidance Service-  

The Adult Guidance Service provides guidance and information on education, training and career options to anyone over the age of 18 and not in full-time education. The Guidance Service provides information and support that will help you reach your goal. 

Back To Education Initiative

Free Part Time accredited provision (QQI Level 2 – 5) in Community Care, Community Development, Applied Social Studies, I.T. and other subjects 

* Eligibility Criteria includes 18-65 years old, in receipt of a social welfare payment or/medical card holder or/not completed a Leaving Certificate.

Community Education 

Free Part time  provision  delivered in  local community groups.

ESOL 

Free part time English classes for Speakers of Other Languages. Learners must be over 18 years. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Levels available. Some eligibility criteria apply.  

Key Skills Service  

Free part time provision for anyone wanting support to improve their reading, writing, numeracy and digital skills 

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (Over 21’s)  

Offering unemployed adults an opportunity to return to full-time learning with the potential to achieve QQI Level 4 accreditation in Information Technology Skills. 

Progression is an option within the Further Education sector (Levels 3-6). Adult Learners within the Adult Education Service  South East may progress to higher education.