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Helping young people find direction toward further education and employment.
STEP Programme
Based in Cork City and Cobh, STEP aims to help young people aged between 17-25 reach their full potential and suits those:
- who have left school or college early
- who are unemployed
- who require space and support to re-evaluate their future
- referred by an agency for a specific educational or personal need
Young people are offered:
- Level 4 QQI certification
- Group and individual support
- Extra learning tutorials
- Personal development
- Project work and activities
- Preparation for further education or work
- Outreach and aftercare
Contact
STEP Cobh
Helen O’Shea (086) 083 1522
helen.oshea@ymca-ireland.net
STEP Cork City
Sharon O’Donovan (086) 083 1526
sharon.odonovan@ymca-ireland.net
Referrals
You can make a self referral directly to the YMCA Cork City and Cobh. Referrals are also taken from Parents / Guardians, Intro, GP, Probation Services, Social Workers, Schools, Youth Service, Support Workers and Counsellors.
Applications
Application are taken throughout the year. Please get in touch to request or make an application.
The STEP Project is funded by the Cork Education and Training Board. STEP is an educational training program based in the YMCA Cork City and Cobh.