I am a former student of the QQI Higher level certificate from Youthreach in Ballinrobe.

During my time there I completed the QQI and also completed a welding course which gave me an introduction and insight to practical metalworks and welding techniques. These skills have greatly aided me asci come from a agricultural background.

From the year I spent in Youthreach I found the QQI to be very beneficial and greatly improve my personal development. The course provided me with a variety of skills including IT skills, metalwork and welding fabrication and social skills.

The professional tuition I received from the staff enabled me to gain a greater insight into the world of employment and inspire me to pursue a career in social care.
Outside of the course modules he time I spent in Youthreach was fantastic and very enjoyable. Because of the kind and welcoming staff, students and wonderful facilities Youthreach never felt like a day to day isolated environment. It was a fun and exciting learning experience.

Overall my Youthreach experience was a time I will cherish and has helped me immensely.

My experience at youthreach Ballinrobe has stood me in good stead , I found the teachers excellent also in the way they went above and beyond to help with any challenges we faced be it how best to study or life questions that one wonders before progressing to college.

After youthreach I attended SCFE to do a marketing course and after that I completed a hospitality course which I got a distinction in, I have been working in the Riverside hotel Sligo for the past 4 years and Iam currently the bar supervisor responsible for Stock, staff, service etc and I also was the duty manager responsible for hiring staff before the business model changed.

I feel youthreach helped me relax in the sense that learning from books isn’t the be all and end all and that practical learning suits some people far better, the way youthreach is set up with assignments is more like college than ordinary secondary school so it was easier to get in the groove of getting the work done, i can’t praise the teachers high enough for their dedication and care in the roles they do, I met some wonderful people on youthreach and will value my time there for ever.

I’m happy to say that my experience in Youthreach Ballinrobe was great. I would recommend it to anyone which I have been already doing in the past few years. I have gained so much experience and many new friends from there. I have been doing hairdressing and I always got so much helps from all the teachers in Youthreach Ballinrobe even other students were very helpful if it was needed. Youthreach keeps students very active we used to go on soccer tournaments and long PE walks. Like I said I have gained loads of new experience which explains my exam results in which I did good thanks to my teachers which really helped me a lot with all the material. I really recommend Youthreach to anyone.

Attending Youthreach was the best decision I ever made in my life. I found the financial support given to me to attend Youthreach helped me complete my Leaving Cert Applied, without this support, I would not have been able to stay in full time education.

I loved attending Youthreach, as the teachers motivated and encouraged me to progress to further education. They help each student reach their full potential. I have applied for Hairdressing and Make-Up Application, QQI Level 5 in GTI, Galway. Year 1 offers certification in QQI Level 5 and Junior Trades Examination. Year 2 offers certification in Senior Trades Examination. I am very excited about progression as I got a great start in Hairdressing in Youthreach. I am very grateful to all the staff in Youthreach for all the support and for providing me with life skills that will stand to me in my future career in Hairdressing.