The Committee's Traveller education service works with the Traveller community through senior training centres. The approach recognises the particular history and culture of Travellers and the barriers that many adults have faced in education.
What the centres offer
- Literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
- Vocational tasters and practical training.
- Personal development and confidence building.
- Health and wellbeing programmes.
- Guidance on further education and employment.
- Accredited learning where appropriate.
Centres
Madonna House, Ballinasloe
Education and training in east Galway.
Madonna HouseBallygar Education Centre
A local centre serving the Ballygar area.
Ballygar centreSt Brendan's, Loughrea
Education and support in Loughrea.
St Brendan'sWorking with families and services
The service works alongside families, youth services, health services and local organisations. Staff recognise that returning to education can require support with transport, childcare, health or housing. Referrals and informal conversations are both welcome.
Progression
Participants may move on to further education, training, employment or community roles. The centres help with applications and maintain contact after a learner leaves.
The Traveller community is one of the groups protected under equality law. The Committee is committed to education that respects identity and challenges discrimination.