Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
799. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether any pathways for job opportunities are being developed for people who take part in QQI training and education courses, specifically at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30832/23]
View answerThe Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. As part of its Adult Services the CRC delivers a number of education and training modules and programmes, accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), at levels 1 to 3 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to learners.
The CRC also has a provider relationship with the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB). As part of this arrangement the CDETB offers an 18-month Employability Skills Programme, providing Introductory Vocational Skills Training within the CRC, to assist learners to achieve a QQI Major Award in Employability Skills at level 3 on the NFQ. The aim of this programme is to work in partnership with learners to develop their confidence and to support them in achieving the skills that they need in order to progress onto employment or further education.
In 2021 the CRC received €200,000 from Pobal to further support the employment of people with disabilities. This funding supported the CRC, in partnership with the Ballymun Jobs Centre, to design and deliver a year-long ‘Employment Plus’ programme which supports adults entering employment. The Employment Plus programme's focus is to support those who want to enter employment and to co-create a transition pathway with the learner.
Further information about these programmes is available on the CRC’s website: www.crc.ie/services/cdetb-employability-skills-programme/
