The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is a second chance education and training programme which provides courses of up to two years duration for unemployed people. Courses are provided free of charge. Attendance is full-time and can last up to two years, with 30 hours 
attendance per week.
The programme gives participants the opportunity of:
- raising their education levels
- gaining qualifications
- developing knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace
- progressing to employment or to further education or training leading to employment
Eligibility
Adults over 21 years and in receipt of the following Social Welfare payments for 6 months or longer:
- Unemployment assistance
- Unemployment benefit
- Disability payment or pension
- Invalidity Pension
- One parent family payment
- A spouse or dependent of someone in receipt of any of the above payments
- Signing for credits for 6 months or longer
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**** CE and FAS participants can join directly from a CE scheme
Allowances
Persons on the course retain their social welfare payments. Meal and travel allowances are available. Childcare support is also available.
Further Information & Contact Details: North County – Mid County – South County
