National Learning Network, Roscommon

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Castlerea

Tom Flanagan

Manager Tom Flanagan Contact the centre

National Learning Network, Roscommon

Milllstream House
Williamstown Road
Castlerea
Roscommon

Telephone: 0949 620374
Fax: 0949 620335
Email: castlerea@nln.ie

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Courses in this Centre

Access
Designed to provide students with opportunities to learn the skills, knowledge & attitudes needed to develop personal effectiveness & self-advocacy skills, become more independent in social & vocational situations, operate in a supported community situation, progress onto further training or education.
Employer Based Training
A flexible course that enables students to acquire practical skills with a host company in a skill area of their choice. The course is a combination of on-the-job & incentre training. The EBT co-ordinator will support both student & employer.
Fresh Start
Designed for those who would like an opportunity to make a new beginning & start a new career after a period out of the workforce. It provides an opportunity to explore vocational opportunities in order to progress to further education and/or employment.
Horticulture
Allows students to experience a range of jobs within the Horticultural/ Grounds Maintenance & Vegetable Production sectors. It allows them to develop the skills, knowledge & attitudes required to access employment within the industry or to progress to further training/education.
IT & Business Studies
A flexible programme providing students with the opportunity to achieve Information Technology and Business Administration qualifications. This programme combines centre-based learning with home-based learning and work experience, where students are provided with the necessary information technology, office and personal effectiveness skills to obtain and retain employment or move on to further education. This is supported by home visits, online tutorials and centre based training. All equipment is supplied on loan to the students.
Transition
Enables students to sample a range of vocational options & to develop the skills, knowledge, confidence & resources to access employment, further training/education or options in the wider community.