FÁS

FÁS, Ireland’s Employment and Training Authority, operates a national network of training centres and the North East Regional Centre is based in Dundalk.  The centre offers a wide range of training and educational courses suited to the needs of both jobseekers looking for employment and employees wishing to improve their skills through training. 

Part-time, full-time, day and evening courses for
jobseekers are all provided in addition to:

• Specific skills training for industry
• Traineeship programmes combining formal training with workplace coaching
• Specially designed programmes for apprentices to qualify as craftspeople
• Self-paced distance learning through eCollege
• Safe Pass and Construction Skills Certification Schemes for those interested in construction
• Screen Training Ireland for those seeking a career in the film industry
• Training and employment for people with disabilities or special needs
• Social inclusion programmes, e.g. the Women Returning to Work programme