Second chance for new skills

THE Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs administers a range of second chance education programmes to help unemployed…

THE Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs administers a range of second chance education programmes to help unemployed people and lone parents improve or update their skills. There are a number of programmes covered by the initiative and details of what they are and how the system operates is contained in a pamphlet called Back to Education Programmes. It's available from the Department at Aras Mhic Dhiarmada or by telephoning (01) 874 8444.

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