Expand+The criteria you must meet to access the Youthreach programme depends on whether you apply to a Youthreach centre managed by an Education and Training Board (ETB) or a Community Training Centre.

ETB Youthreach programme

To be eligible for Yout...

Hide-The criteria you must meet to access the Youthreach programme depends on whether you apply to a Youthreach centre managed by an Education and Training Board (ETB) or a Community Training Centre.

ETB Youthreach programme

To be eligible for Youthreach provided by your local ETB, you should be between 15 and 20 years of age. You must be unemployed and an early school leaver without any vocational training and who has not attempted the Leaving Certificate. Some exceptions can be made to this rule, for example if you are a lone parent.

Community Training Centre Youthreach programme

To be eligible for Youthreach provided by your local Community Training Centre, you should be between 16 and 21 years of age. However, young people under the age of 25 who are disadvantaged and unemployed may attend the programme with agreement from SOLAS.

The training on offer varies from centre to centre, often depending on the facilities available. If you have an interest in a particular career, you should look around for a centre offering a suitable course rather than applying automatically to the centre nearest to you.

Expand+Courses are free and trainees aged over 16 receive a weekly allowance. You will get a travel allowance if you have to travel 5 km or more to the centre. You may also qualify for free childcare and a meal allowance - you should check with the centre.
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Hide-Courses are free and trainees aged over 16 receive a weekly allowance. You will get a travel allowance if you have to travel 5 km or more to the centre. You may also qualify for free childcare and a meal allowance - you should check with the centre.

The 2016 weekly allowances are as follows:

Trainee(s) maximum payment per week

16 - 17 years €40
18 years and over €160.00 (with some exceptions)

If you are over 18 years of age and you are currently getting a social welfare payment of more than €160, you will continue to get the higher amount while you are on Youthreach as long as you are eligible. If you were getting a reduced age-related Jobseeker's Allowance (JA) before starting Youthreach any means that were deducted from your JA will also be deducted from your training allowance. This also applies to people getting a reduced age-related basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA).

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The Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) outlines the curriculum and assessment arrangements that will provide students with learning opportunities that achieve a balance between learning subject knowledge and developing a wide range of skil...

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The Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) outlines the curriculum and assessment arrangements that will provide students with learning opportunities that achieve a balance between learning subject knowledge and developing a wide range of skills and thinking abilities. These curriculum and assessment arrangements will promote a focus on active and collaborative learning.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Junior Cert Cycle students should demonstrate an understanding of the following skills:

1. Communicate effectively using a variety of means in a range of contexts.
2. Listens, speak, read and write in the language medium of the school and one other language at a level of proficiency that is appropriate to her or his ability
3. Create, appreciate and critically interpret a wide range of texts
4. Create and present artistic works and demonstrate an appreciation of the process and skills involved
5. Has an awareness of personal values and an understanding of the process of moral decision making
6. Appreciates and respects how diverse values, beliefs and traditions have contributed to the communities and culture in which she/he lives
7. Values what it means to be an active citizen, with rights and responsibilities in local and wider contexts
8. Values local, national and international heritage, understands the importance of the relationship between past and current events and the forces that drive change
9. Demonstrates an understanding of the the origins and impacts of social, economic, and environmental aspects of the world around her/him
10. Demonstrates an awareness of the knowledge, skills, values and motivation to live sustainably
11. Takes action to safeguard and promote her/his wellbeing and that of others
12. Is a confident and competent participant in physical activity and is motivated to be physically active
13. Understands the importance of food and diet in making healthy lifestyle choices
14. Makes informed financial decisions and develops good consumer skills
15. Recognises the potential uses of mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding in all areas of learning
16. Describes, illustrates, interprets, predicts and explains patterns and relationships
17. Devises and evaluates strategies for investigating and solving problems using mathematical knowledge, reasoning and skills
18. Observes and evaluates empirical events and processes and draws valid deductions and conclusions
19. Values the role and contribution of science and technology to society, and their personal, social and global importance
20. Uses appropriate technologies in meeting a design challenge
21. Applies practical skills as she/he develop models and products using a variety of materials and
technologies
22. Takes initiative, is innovative and develops entrepreneurial skills
23. Brings an idea from conception to realisation
24. Uses technology and digital media tools to learn, communicate, work and think collaboratively and creatively in a responsible and ethical manner

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Junior Cert Ordinary Level Art, Craft And Design Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Civil, Social & Political Education Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skill...

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Junior Cert Ordinary Level Art, Craft And Design Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Civil, Social & Political Education Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level English Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Home Economics Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Materials Technology-Wood Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Mathematics Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Social Personal And Health Education Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills