National Learning Network, Sligo

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Sligo

Sharon Thornton

Manager Sharon Thornton Contact the centre

National Learning Network, Sligo

Bridge Street
Sligo

Telephone: 0719 145391
Fax: 0719 145393
Email: sligo@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
IT and Office Skills
Provides students with the necessary skills training & qualification to access employment as administrative & general office assistance or to access further training/education.
Information Technology & Business Studies
This course enables students to gain National Certification in Computer Applications from their own home, Students are linked by modem to the centre where online tutorials are provided. This is supported by home visits & group meetings. All equipment is supplied on loan to the students.
Jobstart
This flexible course will provide students with the opportunity to develop essential introductory level skills, knowledge and competencies both in the centre and work environment. This will enable them to progress to further training / education or directly to employment.
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.
Turas
Provides students who experience a high level of social & community isolation with the opportunity to develop personal & social skills, to make independent choices & to explore recreational, social & vocational options.