Ballincollig

Ballincollig YMCA is located in Innishmore Industrial Estate, at the side of Innishmore Estate. It is the regional headquarters of the YMCA Ireland and has hosted STEP programmes for many years. There is a designated STEP training room with a suite of 10 Personal Computers, all of which have access to Broadband Internet connections as well as a kitchen, activity space and recreation area.
The co-ordinator for the programme is James Bilson who delivers Communications, World of Work and ECDL training. Programmes run in Ballincollig once a year usually commencing in August.

For further information or to apply for a place on STEP call 021 4877 770 or email step@indigo.ie



STEP Training room Ballincollig


Activity days out with other STEP groups

 

STEP

Location

YMCA STEP Programme YMCA, Un it 1a Innishmore Industrial Estate, East Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork .

Qualifications

ECDL, Webstarter, FETAC Level 5 Certification

Apply To

YMCA, Un it 1a Innishmore Industrial Estate, East Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork . 021- 4877770 or email step@indigo.ie

 

Attendance Options

Full time Monday to Friday 9.30 – 4.30

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Early August

Duration

19 - 23 weeks.

Course Fee

Free of charge (Training allowance paid to participants)

 

STEP programme is for young people aged from 17 - 25, without Leaving Certificate or without stable employment.

Financial Support

Participants receive a weekly allowance depending on age plus a travel and meal allowance.

Is there an Interview for the programme?

Yes – Informal.

Subjects Taught

Basic Concepts of Information Technology, Using Computers & Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations, Internet and Email, Typing, Communication skills, Personal and Social Health Skills, Jobsearch skills. Special interest subjects sometimes covered depending on interest.

Programme Objectives

STEP enables young people to participate creatively in identifying, owning & realising their goals in learning to gain employment or go on to further education. Four weeks are spent on work experience with local employers.

 

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