V.T.O.S. - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

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.

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)
• The six month on social welfare period does not apply to those who have received statutory redundancy

OR

• 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 €20 per week to attend
• A childcare allowance is available
  Participants may spend up to 2 years on V.T.O.S.

Students are admitted to the course after a selection interview.

Download: Application Form (PDF)

Where are the courses held?
Adult Education Centre, Dungarvan: 058 45757
Business Training Centre, Kilmacthomas: 051 294680
Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan: 058 41184 (These are plc courses but eligible applicants may apply under the VTOS scheme)

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