The main emphasis is on education, skills training, social integration and work experience using a person-centred approach.
The aims of Skills Plus are to:
- build on the educational modules and life skills in Skills for Life
- integrate into the community through participation in education, work and social opportunities
- support participants to achieve their full potential
- complete a block of work experience
Many of our programmes are QQI accredited. some of the course content is as follows:
- APA Programme
- Art
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Cooking
- Men and Women’s Groups
- Personal Development
- RUA
- Rights Training
- Independent Living Skills
- Money Management
- Music and Dance
- Physical Exercise and Healthy Living
- Preparation for Work
- Seasons for Growth
- Shopping
- Social Farming
- Social Outings
- Travel Training
- Voluntary/Work Experience,
- Visiting Places of Interest