Develop your career opportunities at the Regional Skills & Training Centre

IF you are a college student, a professional seeking advancement, or someone who wishes to train, upskill and develop their career opportunities, the Regional Skills & Training Centre (RSTC) can help you.

The training facility is located on the Coes Road, Dundalk. RSTC offers a full range of high quality training programmes that are available in full time and/or part time modes. Programmes include Specific Skills Training, Occupational Specific Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Community Based Training and Evening Courses. Our programmes have a strong emphasis on developing skills that are career focused and can be transferred to the work environment.

At the RSTC you’ll find more than 30 Evening courses, offered in either a 10 week or a 5 week block. Times are from 18:30 to 21:30 for either one or two nights per week depending on the course. Our Evening courses are designed with the learner in mind and are delivered in a professional manner with support available from our Adult Guidance Counsellors and dedicated support staff. You can phone, email or drop in, our staff will be happy to assist you.

Our Autumn Evening Courses Information Week will be held in the Regional Skills & Training centre from 4th to 7th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm with late registration on Tuesday 5th September 2017 between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. On Tuesday 5th September you will be able to discuss your course options in detail with staff and course tutors to allow you to make informed decisions regarding your training opportunities.

Our Evening Courses are fully certified and are aimed at maximising the opportunity for people who wish to progress in, or return to, the workforce. Our Professional qualifications are awarded by QQI, City & Guilds, Microsoft, ECDL, iSkills, ILM and EIS.

We are offering the following suite of accredited Evening courses: Computing, Business Management, Security, Health & Safety, Welding, Works Skills & Maintenance.

The purpose built training centre has the following modern facilities: Computer suites, Workshops for carpentry, plumbing and electrical courses, New state of the art Welding and Engineering Areas, Onsite Canteen facilities, Car Park that provides ample car parking facilities for all students.

Evening Courses are available to fee paying clients, fees are waivered for those in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, Jobseekers Benefit, Disability allowance, Carer’s allowance, one parent family and many more social welfare payments. For more information on eligibility contact us on 042-9355794 or contact your local DSP/Intreo office to register for training and take the first step to a brighter future. Classes are open to all adults (over 16 years of age). Courses are not only delivered in the training centre but are also delivered in local areas making it easier to access training.

We are currently accepting applications for September, details on all our courses are on our website or you can now enrol online for an evening course at the RSTC just click on www.rstc.ie then click on courses and search for the particular course then apply on line following instructions given. Courses are due to commence the week of the 19th September. We look forward to seeing you. AURA Dundalk offers a variety of swimming activities no matter what age or ability. From babies, teens to adults, it’s never too early or late to enjoy the major benefits of swimming and to waterproof your child for life!

Bookings are now open for the September Swim term. A limited number of places are still available in Swim Baby, Swim Tots, Aura Swim Academy, Rookie Lifeguard and Adult Swimming lessons.

FREE child assessments are also being offered to all new students to ensure they start at the correct level of Aura Swim Academy.

Call 042 9336230 to secure your child’s place today or to speak to a member of staff.