Returning to education
The VTOS scheme offers education and training courses for jobseekers and others getting certain social welfare payments.
There is a range of options and information available to people who are thinking of returning to education.
This document gives an overview of the different types of education available to adults outside the school system.
Provides opportunities for adult learners and early school-leavers who want to upgrade their skills.
If you want to improve your reading, writing, maths or computer skills, there are free services available.
The Back to Education Allowance scheme helps people who are unemployed, are getting a One-Parent Family Payment or have a disability, to attend approved second-or third-level education courses.