St. Mel's Training Centre

St. Mel's Training Centre, Battery Road, Longford  
Phone: (043) 46220 Fax: (043) 46449   

The Training Centre caters for boys and girls aged 15 years of age and upwards who are members of the Travelling Comniunity. At present there are 20 Trainees getting instruction in various skills. There are 10 girls and 10 boys who enjoy training in such varied Modules as Metal-work, Domestic Science (cooking, baking, hygiene, and other home related activities), Car Maintenance, Woodwork, Literacy, Numeracy and Computer skills. This training period is for two years.

The Centre, is funded by Longford VEC now and is run by a Management Committee with representatives from the VEC, FAS, St. Vincent De Paul, Religious and members of the Travelling Community. The emphasis is on vocational and practical training and the classes are in the charge of suitably qualified and experienced staff. The training concentrates on the individual, working on their strengths and promoting the adoption of new and practical skills.

Director: Sean Stakelum

No. of Staff - 7

No. of Training places - 24

Year of establishment - 1987

For further infomation on the Training Centre ring 043 - 46220

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