10-Week Youth Development Programme

New 10-Week Youth Development Programme for young people aged 16-18 in County Laois who are not in education or employment.

This programme, delivered in collaboration with Tús Supervisors at Laois Partnership, will equip participants with valuable skills, including:

• General Maintenance
• Woodwork
• Horticulture
• Manual Handling (certified)
• CV and Employability Skills

The programme will run for 10 weeks, with sessions taking place 2 hours per week in the morning.

Participants will also have the opportunity to explore joining the Tús initiative, a community work placement scheme that provides short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. The scheme offers a weekly payment of €271.50 (inclusive of Jobseeker’s Allowance and a top-up).

 Important Information:

• The Tús scheme is available to participants aged 18 who meet the eligibility criteria.
• Please note that while this programme provides an opportunity to join the Tús scheme, placement is not guaranteed and will depend on eligibility and availability.
• For more information on the Tús scheme, please visit: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/de6a8b-tus-community-work-placement-initiative/.

For more information contact Orla Brennan at orlabrennan@laoispartnership.ie