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
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