STEP

Location

YMCA STEP Programme                

YMCA, The Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue, Ard O Donnell, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 

and

YMCA, Adult Education Centre, Milford, Co. Donegal

Qualifications

ECDL, Webstarter, FETAC Level 5 Certification

Apply To

YMCA,The Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue, Ard O Donnell, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 074-9161485 or YMCA, Adult Education Centre, Milford, Co. Donegal 074-9153043 or email stewart@ymca-ireland.org

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.