Overview

Are you unemployed and considering further Training or Education?

Whether you require an add on course to make your skills more marketable or wish to embark on a whole new career, the Ballymun Job Centre & Local Area Employment Services can help you identify and secure the course most suitable to your needs.

what we can offer

  • Our Staff interview all training applicants to ensure that their chosen course is right for them
  • Aptitude assessments may be arranged to ensure applicants are offered the correct level of training to meet their needs
  • Our guidance staff have many years’ experience in helping adults returning to training/education
  • We can help you identify and access a wide range of courses from Basic Adult Education (help with reading and writing) right through to Third Level degree courses
  • We can also provide information and support in relation to finance for education
  • Occasionally we also run special programmes in conjunction with other agencies in the Ballymun area, or other organisations

our current training programmes

First Steps Programme
 

The First Steps Programme provides participants with engaging bite-sized workshops, career guidance, and valuable insights into training, education, and employment opportunities.

It is ideal for individuals who are uncertain about the first step in their career path and unaware of the opportunities available to them.

While this programme is uncertified, participants will complete Manual Handling training and receive a certificate of attendance.

 
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The Ballyrunners Experience

Ballyrunners Training Programme

Ballyrunners is a high support, low threshold skills-based programme that aims to positively engage participants in constructive activities and change their attitudes and behaviours. It is specifically designed for early school leavers that are far removed from the labour market and that may have addiction issues or criminal history.

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Colabrative training programmes

Invest in Your Future

Next Programme starting in  December 24

The Invest in Your Future is a Clerical Administration Programme, designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and pursue career opportunities in an office setting.
 
This comprehensive programme features 8 certified modules, including :
  • four ICDL and four QQI Level 5 modules,
  • along with a Manual Handling Certificate.
  • Participants will also benefit from a 6-week work placement to gain practical experience.
 
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how we can help

In order to improve your ability to access quality, sustainable employment it is often necessary to increase your skills and education levels. As a result the BJC has developed and implemented many training and education programmes. In order to do this we work with a range of local and national agencies such as:

  • CDETB

    City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB), provides a broad and comprehensive range of high quality educational services in our schools, colleges and centres.

  • SOLAS

    SOLAS is the State agency tasked with building a world class Further Education and Training (FET) sector to fuel Ireland’s future.

  • FIT Ltd

    Established in 1999, FIT is dedicated to addressing the skills requirements of Ireland’s increasingly digitalised economy. Promoting inclusion and diversity FIT consistently demonstrates that wider access to tech skills training leads to exciting career paths and quality employment opportunities for all those who have a curiosity and passion for technology.

  • Ballymun Adult Read & Write Scheme (BARWS)

    Ballymun Adult Read and Write Scheme (BARWS) was established in 1986 and is the statutory provider of literacy and basic education programmes for adults living or working in the Ballymun, Santry and Whitehall areas of Dublin city.

Useful links

  • qualifax

    Qualifax is Ireland’s National Learners’ Database and is the "one stop shop" for learners and the public.

  • SUSI

    Welcome to the SUSI website where you can find information on making a student grant application

  • DDLETB

    Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB is an education provider. The administrative area covered by DDLETB reaches from Balbriggan in North County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in South County Dublin and Lucan in West County Dublin.

  • HIgher Education Authority

    The HEA leads the strategic development of the Irish higher education and research system with the objective of creating a coherent system of diverse institutions with distinct missions.

  • Careers Portal

    CareersPortal.ie is Ireland's National Career Guidance website, providing the most up-to-date and relevant career information and resources to those needing or providing career guidance.

  • Springboard

    Springboard+ is managed by The Higher Education Authority on behalf of The Department of Education and Skills.

  • DCU Community Outreach Programmes

    In addition to its outreach work in schools, DCU Access aims to promote inclusion and diversity by working collaboratively with statutory, community and voluntary organisations to support individuals from under-represented groups who would like to access and complete a course at university.

  • DCU in the Community

    Civic engagement at DCU has developed a strong national and international profile, widely recognised as a model of best practice.

  • QQI

    QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) is an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland.

  • NALA

    The National Adult Literacy Agency is an independent charity committed to making sure people with literacy and numeracy difficulties can fully take part in society and have access to learning opportunities that meet their needs.

  • National Learning Network

    National Learning Network (NLN) provides a range of flexible training courses for people who have experienced a setback, have had an accident, a mental health issue, an illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs.

  • FET Course Hub

    Further Education and Training or FET, offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over 16. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community and adult education as well as core literacy and numeracy services