Department of Justice Training Workshops
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If you have been in prison in Ireland or if you are in a position to use the Department of Justice Workshop programme as an alternative to the prison system, you can train to develop work-related skills. If necessary, you can also improve your literacy and numeracy skills. Illiteracy is a major problem with many prisoners in Ireland and the prison Education Service has targeted this issue this as a priority. Comprehensive adult literacy classes are widely offered through the prison system. Read more about adult literacy in Ireland here.
The courses on offer vary from centre to centre but, in general, you can choose from courses such as metalwork, sewing, computers, woodwork, life and social skills, upholstery, catering and craftshops.
A significant number of the available training opportunities carry accreditation/certification for the person who completes the required course to the approved standard. For example, you can also sit for exams such as the Junior Certificate if you wish.
At the moment, the Department of Justice workshops take place in training centres in Dublin and Galway.
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Related Documents
- Early school leavers programmes
There are a number of education schemes for young people and others who have left school without a recognised qualification. - Continuing education and training
Find out about the various ways of continuing your education, furthering your training and acquiring new skills. - Prison Education Services
More than half of all prisoners participate in education. Find out about services and options available in the prison system.
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If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.