Community Training

Local Training Initiatives

Local Training Initiatives are community based training programmes funded under Youth Guarantee, hence trainees are primarily under 35 years of age. The duration of the programmes vary and a training allowance is paid while attending the programme. LOETB funds the programme providers such as Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC), Offaly Traveller Movement (OTM) and Youth Work Ireland Laois (YWIL). Currently there are two LTIs in operation – OLDC Skills for Employment in Edenderry and OTM Skills for Life in Tullamore. Further information on these courses may be found under the relevant areas in this brochure.

Community Training Centre

Tullamore Community Training Centre provides training for early school leavers aged primarily from 16 to 21 years. Currently programmes on offer include VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Services, VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Studies, QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills, VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Professional Cookery, QQI Level 4 Major Award in Pathways to Employment (Childcare) and QQI Level 3 Major Award in Engineering and Woodcraft. Further information on these courses may be found under the relevant areas in this brochure.

Specialist Training Providers (National Learning Network)

Providers (STPs) primarily cater for unemployed people with disabilities, in receipt of a disability payment, or those who are deemed to require the additional supports that only an STP can provide. The duration of programmes vary depending on need. Courses offered include Kick Start (General, Retail Skills, Office Skills and Catering), Employer Based Training and Transitions in NLN Portlaoise and Employer Based Training, Fresh Start, Office Technology Skills, Sport and Recreation and Transitions in NLN Tullamore. Further information on these courses may be found in the relevant areas in this brochure.

LOETB funds and monitors the community training provision across Laois and Offaly.

For information on any community training programme, please contact: Emma Gilchreest on 085 856 4557 • Email: egilchreest@loetb.ie