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Mullaghmatt Cortolvin Local Training Initiative (LTI)

 

Mullaghmatt/ Cortolvin Community development Project operates within a community, which was traditionally held to be the most marginalized in county Monaghan

 

Unemployment rates in the area are much higher than the national average. The problem of early school leaving is recognised as a significant factor

 

The community Development project enjoys a positive and healthy relationship with all the statutory bodies and it became apparent that a local training Initiative, sponsored by FAS, could best address the local needs in training, education and employment. The LTI was set up in 2005.

 

 

The Programme is intended to provide FETAC certifications for a group of 15 unemployed local people aged between 18-25 and it runs for a period of 1 year. The principal aim of the programme of is to help integrate young marginalized people more fully into society by providing the necessary numeracy, literacy and social and employment skills.

 

Each Participant is initially assessed and a personal training Plan is produced and agreed by all sides. Participant’s work on completing eight FETAC level 3 or 4 qualifications (equivalent of junior cert or leaving cert)

 

 

Progression is the key for all participants and this is focused in two areas. The first involves training and education delivered by the VEC and other trainers. The second is through direct work experience with local firms.

 

 

The first course concluded recently

while the remaining 2 trainees were referred to the Supported Employment Programme

 

For further information on the L.T.I. Project Contact

James or Maria Tel: 047/38723