THE National Learning Network is holding an open day on Thursday, November 23 at the NLN College, Rossview Business Park, Port Road, Letterkenny at 11am.
This eagerly anticipated event will unfold across many NLN centres nationwide, serving as a cornerstone celebration for National College Awareness Week.
The NLN Open Day will welcome individuals who may benefit from a supported training course, from school-leavers aged 16 up to adults of all ages.
College Awareness Week aims to promote the benefits of a post-secondary education plan for everyone.
NLN, with a presence in over 50 locations across Ireland, is a progressive leader in delivering personalised education, training and development opportunities throughout Irish communities for people with disabilities or people requiring additional support.
NLN’s certified training courses have significantly impacted the progression of people with disabilities and health conditions into further education and employment.
More than 1,653 NLN students have gone on to further education since 2020, and an additional 950 have been supported to find jobs.
Some participants, who were previously locked out of the jobs market, have landed jobs in a range of companies such as Meta, Cook Medical and Mr. Price and across the hospitality and tourism industry.
People attending National Learning Network include those claiming any form of disability benefit, autistic people, those recovering from an accident or injury, or those living with mental health challenges, or learning disabilities.
NLN each year also supports hundreds of people with complex and enduring mental health issues through a programme called Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
IPS helps people who would have otherwise met with barriers to the employment market to find work in mainstream competitive jobs.
The service is currently supporting 329 participants, 89 of whom are working and being supported to maintain their jobs.
NLN is particularly attuned to the needs of those who find traditional post-school study routes challenging, including individuals with autism or those who may struggle in larger class settings.
Members of the public interested in attending the NLN Open Day can come along on the day or for more information, send an email to: letterkenny@nln.ie or visit: www.nln.ie.
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