National Co-ordination Unit for Senior Traveller Training Centres





Archived News Items
01-January-08 to 31-December-2008

22-12-2008

  • The National Adult Learning Organisation, Learning Ireland - in association with Aontas - are conducting a survey of the public's experiences of adult education and training. The 40-question survey is live on the Learning Ireland website You can take part in the survey by clicking here. There will be a prize of a laptop awarded to one lucky respondent.

04-12-2008

  • Minister O'Keeffe informs Dáil of interim arrangements for substitution in second-level schools for rest of school year. find out more on the Department of Education website.

09-12-2008

  • Irish Aid invites applications from voluntary organisations and educational bodies for grants for development education projects, which are designed to increase awareness and understanding of development issues. Visit www.irishaid.gov.ie for more information.

04-12-2008

  • The STEPS Forward Programme is a two year pilot programme for people from the Traveller community. The aim of the programme is to give participants the skills to: Access quality employment in community/public organisations, be self-employed community facilitators and progress to further third level education. Visit the NATC website for more information.

01-12-2008

  • The National Youth Council of Ireland invites tenders from qualified individuals and organisations to conduct a review and evaluation of the NUI Maynooth Certificate in Youth Arts. Click here for more information.

24-11-2008

  • Traveller Focus Week (Dec 4th-9th) is organised by the Irish Traveller Movement, the National Traveller Women's Forum and Pavee Point Travellers Centre. Click here for more information.

03-11-2008

  • The Voice of the Traveller is a magazine dedicated to profile all aspects of the Travelling community both national and international. It is published by NATC every two months - order your copy online.

20-10-2008

14-10-2008

  • According to today's Dept of Education and Science Press Release: The number of places provided in Senior Traveller Training Centres will be reduced by approximately 100 - there are currently 1,084 places provided. Click here for Press Release and detailed breakdown.

13-10-2008

  • Visit www.recyclemore.ie to find out more about recycling and calculate your carbon footprint.

08-10-2008

  • NATC are in the process of producing a 7-10 minute DVD that will profile a number of Irish Travellers who are successfully employed in the public and private sectors. The project will also profile their employers. They are immediately looking for potential participants who are willing to be interviewed for this DVD. Click here for more information.

06-10-2008

  • Traveller students double in post-primary schools in six years according to Minister O'Keeffe - click here to find out more.

05-09-2008

  • Help your family adopt a healthier lifestyle – one little step at a time! Visit www.littlesteps.eu

17-08-2008

  • NATC has managed to secure four volunteer places with the Niall Mellon Township Trust for their building blitz taking place in March 2009. Click here to find out how you can apply.

13-08-2008

  • You can now nominate an adult learning project for a STAR (Showcasing Teamwork, Awarding Recognition) Award. Awards will be presented at the Adult Learners' Festival in February 2009. To find out more about how to nominate a group, click here.

22-07-2008

  • The Graduate Diploma in Adult Education run by the the Continuing Professional Development Unit in Mary Immaculate College in Limerick is a part-time programme for graduates who wish to work in the adult and community education sectors and for education/training personnel currently working in this field. Visit their website for more information.

15-07-2008

11-06-2008

  • Delegates at the Irish Traveller Movement AGM in Letterkenny have voted unanimously to mount a national campaign demanding State recognition for travellers as a distinct ethnic minority group. Click here to view the article in The Irish Times.

21-04-2008

  • The National Association of Travellers’ Centres has produced a showcase DVD to reflect the vibrancy and energy of the NATC Youth service and will be a useful tool to all Youth Work organisations, youth workers, youth leaders and volunteers. Click here to find out more.

14-03-2008

  • Click here to view the Strategic Plan for the Network of Centres for Education and Training. These centres provide educational and training opportunities for Travellers and other learners in an inclusive setting. (PDF File 600 KB)

07-03-2008

  • “Work it Out” by Treoir is a new book to help lone parents receiving the One-Parent Family Payment to look at the options/schemes which are available when considering (re)entering the workforce, education or training. For further information: contact Brenda Forde, Senior Information Officer (01) 6700 120 or visit www.treoir.ie

05-03-2008

  • Ten new Quick Reads titles are being published on the 6th of March 2008. Order from your bookseller or visit the Quick Reads website for more information.

19-02-2008`

  • The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Mr. Seán Haughey, T.D. recently launched a new WebWheel support website for the Youthreach, Senior Traveller Training and Community Training Centre programmes. Click here to find out more.

16-02-2008

  • A new VEC document has called for radical new work-study formats if we are to meet Government targets of upskilling 500,000 adults - click here to read an article in the Irish Independent giving details.

30-01-2008

25-01-2008

03-01-2008

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