Cork City

Centre Name: Cork City
Co-ordinator: Aine O'Callaghan
Contact address: 11/12 Marlboro Street, Cork
Phone: 021-4270187
Fax: 021-4279248
E-mail: stepcork@indigo.ie
Group size: 10
Programme date: January - June
August - December

STEP in Cork is never dull! As well as completing the ECDL and FETAC Level 5 in Communications and World of Work participants take part in drama, sports and other recreational activities and outings.
All participants have access to the Youth Information Centre and Counselling Service and take part in a Health Promotion Programme and Personal Development module.

 

STEP

Location

YMCA STEP Programme YMCA, Marlboro Street . Cork .

Qualifications

ECDL, Webstarter, FETAC Level 5 Certification

Apply To

YMCA, Marlboro Street . Cork.. 021-4270187 or email stepcork@indigo.ie

 

Attendance Options

Full time Monday to Friday 9.30 – 4.30

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment

Early August and Mid January 

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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