About the Centre
- About Us
- Board of Management Members
- Centre Calendar
- Programmes Overview
- Staff
- Facilities
- Location Map
About the Centre
Overview
St Joseph’s Education Centre is situated in the Gort Road Business Park. It was the first Traveller Training Centre to open in Ireland in 1973. St Joseph’s has 37 learners and 16 staff who work together in a friendly atmosphere.
Programmes are open to learners over 18 years of age from both Traveller and non Traveller communities. A wide variety of courses are on offer from Leaving Certificate Applied, to FETAC and leisure and special interest courses.
Mission Statement
St. Joseph’s Education Centre encourages and supports life-long learning in a culturally inclusive environment. Our core values are human dignity and respect.
Centre Calendar and Timetable
The Centre operates for 209 days per year, and from 9:00 til 5:00 daily.
Learners
Opportunities to join the centre are advertised in local media and on this website. Potential learners are interviewed prior to being accepted on a course.
Learners receive a training allowance for attendance on courses and subject to eligibility travel and childcare allowances may also be paid.
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