Listowel Youthreach

Who We Are
Listowel Youthreach is part of a national programme of second chance education and training in Ireland and is a central part of the governments contribution to the achievement of a livelong learning society. The programme is directed at unemployed young early school leavers. It offers students the opportunity to identify and pursue realistic options within adult life, and provides them with opportunities to acquire certification. It operates on a year round basis. Listowel Youthreach is a partnership project between the KDYS/KES.

What We Do
To provide an educational programme for young people which is based on experiential and holistic learning and includes creative, physical and educational activities contributing to their social    development and extending their life opportunities.

How We Do It: Our Aims
To develop a curriculum aimed at fulfilling the needs of the target group, which will increase their chances to actively   participate in further education and extend their employment opportunities.
To provide Certification opportunities which increase their chances for progression.

Subjects provided:

CORE SUBJECTS

Personal Skills
Maths
Communications

LEVEL 4 SUBJECTS

Communications
Maths
Personal Skills
Art and Design
Childcare
Health Related Fitness
Sport
Transitional Trip
Information Technology
Woodwork
Metalwork

LEVEL 3 SUBJECTS

Arts and Crafts
Physical Education
Health Related Fitness
Food and Nutrition
Food and Cookery
Work Experience
Computer Literacy
Outdoor Persuits
Living in a Diverse Society
Woodwork
Metalwork
Swimming
Childcare
Drama

We also offer the following: Literacy & Numeracy Support and Counselling, and a varied and exciting Summer Programme which includes: Camping, Hostelling, Outdoor Pursuit Activities, Water Sports, Hill-walking and various educational trips / fun trips.

Address:    Listowel Youthreach, KDYS Youth Centre, Upper Church Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Telephone:    068 23744
Fax:    068 23206
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