EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Through its Education and Training activities, OAK Partnership endeavours to address educational disadvantage by improving equality of access, participation and outcome from education for students of all ages and backgrounds, resident in the Partnerships' catchment area.
The concept of lifelong learning is central to OAK Partnerships work and we believe that students of all ages and abilities should be able to participate in education and training at a level appropriate to their needs and abilities. As such the Partnership, working with social partners such as FAS and Department of Social and Family Affairs, have put in place a range of training programmes and education grants to enable students to access and participate fully in appropriate educational and training programmes and thus realise their full potential.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Foundations for Employment:
The focus of Foundations for Employment training is on removing the barriers, particularly educational and personal barriers that are preventing participant progression. The programme is aimed at people who have left school without a solid foundation in education and who now wish to improve their basic skills and abilities while also developing a realistic career path plan. Modules include basic english and maths, communications, personal skills, computers, field trips. Participants can gain a FETAC Level 3 Major Award on completeion of the Programme which runs for 44 weeks. Programmes are located in Allenwood, Co Kildare and Rhode, Co Offaly. For more information on this programme please call Mary Pender at 046 9737599 / Mary Byrne at 045 870994 or rhodeffemp@eircom.net
Computer and Office Skills Programme:
Located in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, the Computer and Office Skills training programme is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to secure office based employment. Modules include computer applications, office skills training, personal development, job search, interview skills and practical work experience.
For more information on this course please call Thersa Cave at 046 9732689 or rathanganlti@eircom.net
EDUCATION SERVICES
Millennium Partnership Fund
The Millennium Partnership Fund is available to students from the OAK Partnership area to support their retention and participation in further and/or higher education. Students who require additional assistance in completing further and/or higher education studies may apply to OAK Partnership where they have been awarded a Local Authority or VEC grant. The following supports are generally available under the fund:
- Financial supports to meet participation costs
- Provision of information e.g. guidance and mentoring
- Study supports including tuition and study skills.
For further information call Karina Curley at 046 0732688
Email: karina@oakpartnership.com
Information and Guidance
The Partnership also offers students access to information, advice, guidance, mentoring and on-going one-to-one support from the Karina Curley, the Partnerships Education Coordinator. Karina will assist students with financial planning and decisions around attending third level. The majority of the applicants will receive ongoing support like a regular phone call or chat to offer them encouragement and support.
Call Karina Curley at 046 0732688
Email: karina@oakpartnership.com
