Irish Vocational Education Association

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Vocational Training & Opportunities Scheme (V.T.O.S.)

The V.T.O.S. scheme is designed to provide second chance education for the long-term unemployed and other social welfare recipients.

To develop their employability
To prepare them for further education and training that will lead to paid employment or self-employment

Trainees can pursue subjects in the Junior or Leaving Certificate programmes, awards certified by FETAC at Levels 1 to 5 or other qualifications in line with their particular needs and interests. All VTOS programmes are delivered by the VEC sector.

Who Qualifies?

You must be:

Over 21 years of age
Unemployed for at least six months (in receipt of Social Welfare or signing for credits)

On D.P.M.A. (Disabled Persons Maintenance Allowance) OR
The spouse of a person unemployed for six months OR
A Lone parent

What are my entitlements?

Participants keep all Social Welfare entitlements
There are no fees and all books and materials are provided on a lending scheme
Meal and travel allowances are paid on an actual daily attendance basis
Applicants who are more than one year unemployed are paid an additional € 31.80 per week to attend.
A crèche is provided in Dungarvan and a childcare allowance scheme operates in Kilmacthomas.
Participants may spend up to 2 years on V.T.O.S.
One-month holidays and a month project / work experience.

Students are admitted to the course after a selection interview.

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