Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is seeking an organisation with experience of providing services to young people, to deliver a new service to young people in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Area.

This is being established in line with the UBU Your Place Your Space Scheme funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion & Youth (DCEDIY).

The services will be targeted and specific to the needs of the young people in the area.

Requirements For Service Provider

The organisation sought should:
✔ Exemplify good practice in relation to vision, methodologies, governance, compliance, programme design and delivery
✔ Be experienced in working with teenagers and young adults, using a non-formal educational methodology
✔ Operate in an out-of-school setting, including evenings, weekends and holidays
✔ Understand the nature and needs of a diverse youth population and offer appropriate responses
✔ Able to devise and measure effective responses
✔ Be committed to on-going sharing of learning and collaboration

How To Apply

Application is by means of an Application Form and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

For an Information Pack, Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Application Form, please contact Denise Cummins, Staff Officer at denisecummins@ddletb.ie

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of Application Form and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, in four hard copies: Friday 21st October at 12 noon.

Please return the completed Application Form and Pre-qualification questionnaire to:
Caitriona Murphy,
Chief Executive Offi cer,
Reference: UBU DLR New Service
DDLETB, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East,
Tallaght, Dublin 24. D24X62W.

The Irish Times Higher Options Expo is taking place at the RDS in Dublin from Wednesday, September 21st to Friday, September, 23rd.

The conference is the starting point for many students as they begin to plan the next phase of their educational journey.

It brings together representatives of institutions and organisations offering students information on almost every conceivable educational progression opportunity available in Ireland and abroad.

DDLETB will be there! Please come and visit us at Stand 20. 

Have a chat with our teams from

• Blackrock Further Education Institute
• Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute
• Dundrum College of Further Education
• Sallynoggin College of Further Education
• Stillorgan College of Further Education
• Adult Education Service Guidance
• Deansrath Community College
• Grange Community College
• Greenhills Community College
• Baldoyle Training Centre
• Loughlinstown Training Centre
• Tallaght Training Centre

DDLETB offers courses, apprenticeships and training in a wide range of subjects and fields.

We look forward to meeting you at the expo!

The following information is from the Irish Times and gives a little more information about what to expect at the Higher Options education expo.

What is Higher Options?

It is an education expo where institutions from at home and abroad are represented. You will have the opportunity to talk to them in-person to help you make an informed decision about what course you will study and what type of institution you will attend.

What makes it so special?

While most institutions organise their own open days, Higher Options brings them all under the one roof, meaning that you can engage with several institutions in a short time. Even if you already have an idea about what you would like to do, you may not have decided on what type of college you would like to attend or what particular course would best suit you.

What questions should I ask?

The first question you ask should be one that you ask of yourself. What kind of course are you interested in and what are you looking for in a college? Jot these down before you attend and draw up a list of colleges you wish to talk to. As a rule of thumb, it is a good idea to ask the same questions of each representative. That will help you get as measured an understanding of each institution as is possible. Tailor your questions to suit your interests and needs. Ask about the various courses on offer. What are the academic requirements, what courses will make you more employable? What areas are covered in each course and how are they assessed? How big are lectures/classes and do they feature one-on-one or group supervision? Remember, you can ask representatives for contact details in case you have any further questions you may want to ask later.

DDLETB FET Clondalkin Minister Harris Visit

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. received a warm welcome today in Clondalkin. He was visiting the Further Education and Training (FET) Centre in Monastery Road where he announced the awarding of a multi-million euro project to refurbish and extend the premises. Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) has been providing FET to the local community for over 50 years. The centre in Clondalkin is one of 13 projects to be funded around the country as part of the FET Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund.

Siobhan Lynch, Director of Further Education DDLETB

FET programmes and services in Clondalkin include three Community Colleges, two Youthreach Centres, Youth Services and an extensive Adult Education Service with an Adult Education Guidance Service. DDLETB also works in partnership with Clondalkin Adult Morning Education (CAME). In 2021, almost 600 learners ranging in age from 16 to 86 years attended courses in the Clondalkin area. Young learners in Youthreach can achieve certification in General Learning, Information and Communications Technology, Employability Skills, and Catering. The Adult Education Service provides daytime and evening services with courses in general learning, literacy, language skills, digital skills and skills for work. The service has also been providing English language support to Ukrainian refugees since April.

The Monastery Road building is located in the heart of Clondalkin village and was built in 1968. DDLETB provides a variety of further education and training services in the locality. The refurbished accommodation will form part of the Clondalkin Campus of a new College of FET for the local community, providing opportunities for all future learners.

DDLETB FET Clondalkin Minister Harris Visit

The Minister said, “The investments will support the replacement of ageing prefabs with modern teaching and learning spaces; expansion of capacity – including for apprenticeships and other training; bolstering of links to industry and to higher education; and improvements to Youthreach infrastructure.”

Caitríona Murphy, Chief Executive of DDLETB, welcomed the announcement, “This is a great day for our learners, our staff and the community. We are proud to have provided learning, support and development in the Clondalkin area for over 50 years. We are delighted now to have the funding to upgrade the campus. We look forward to welcoming even more young people and adults who wish to develop their skills, gain qualifications or improve their employment prospects.”

DDLETB FET Clondalkin Minister Harris Visit. Having a cup of tea.