Community education
Part-time community education courses offer a wide range of subjects, including:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Arts and Crafts
- Community Development
Community Education courses aim to remove barriers to education, providing opportunities for personal growth, skill development and community engagement. Designed around local needs, empowering learners and their communities, courses range from beginner level to NFQ Level 5 qualifications.
Get involved
Community organisations connect with their local Community Education Facilitator to learn about available courses and how to participate.
Community training
Full-time community training initiatives include:
- Local Training initiatives
- Specialist Training providers
- Justice workshops
We work with local community groups and agencies to provide high quality training programmes directly within communities. These supports help people of all ages build skills, gain qualifications, and access new opportunities.
Get involved
Contact our community training team at City of Dublin FET College, Finglas, Jamestown Rd for more information.
Adult Literacy for Life
Part-time classes for adults
- Return to education and build confidence
- Brush up on reading, writing, maths and digital skills
- Prepare for college or further training
- Develop English language skills
Get involved
City of Dublin FET College facilitates the Regional Adult Literacy Coalition in Dublin city to implement the adult literacy for life strategy. It includes representatives from many voluntary and statutory agencies collaborating to build awareness and improve services. If you are interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you. Contact our Regional Adult Literacy Coordinator, Andrew Connolly at [email protected]
Education Services to Prisons
Education Service to Prisons and Pathways Post Release Centre
In partnership with the Irish Prison Service, City of Dublin FET College delivers education services across seven Dublin prisons: Arbour Hill, Cloverhill, Dóchas Centre, Mountjoy, Mountjoy West, the Training Unit, and Wheatfield.
Our Education Service to Prisons offers a wide range of courses across FET College faculty areas, designed to meet the needs of learners in custody. Programmes include life skills, literacy and digital learning, as well as Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, and QQI accredited courses.
Learners can also access third level education through partnerships with the Open University and Maynooth University, supporting progression beyond prison education.
Supporting learners after release
The Pathways Post Release Centre provides vital support to former prisoners during the transition back into the community. The centre offers education advice, counselling, referrals and practical support in a safe and welcoming environment, helping learners build positive futures.
Contact Maria Ward Principal Teacher, Education Service to Prison [email protected]
FET Projects
City of Dublin FET College works in partnership with The Courts Service to provide this education programme. People referred to the Drug Treatment Court engage in a supervised treatment, education and rehabilitation journey as an alternative to custodial sentence.
The Drug Treatment Court Education Project provides a supportive, tailored learning environment where a participant can work towards QQI Certification at level 2, 3 and 4 in Computers, Art, Maths Reading and Writing. Students also avail of Career Guidance and Peer Support Self Care groups to support them with their recovery journey.
Contact DTC Education Coordinator [email protected]
Based in Dublin 8, The Bridge Project creates second chances with men and women over 21 years of age who have experience of the criminal justice system and/or a history of addiction. Working collaboratively with individuals and partner agencies, The Bridge Project unlocks potential and supports participants re-integrate with family, community, and society. In partnership with City of Dublin FET College, participants are offered a flexible learning programme leading to accreditation at QQI Level 3, 4 and 5.
Contact [email protected] / 01 473 4644
The Foundations Project provides education programmes for adults and families using homeless services. Adult courses in Parnell Adult Education Centre include computers, English Language, art, and more, with the opportunity of working towards QQI accreditation at Level 3 to Level 5. We also offer a family learning programmes in Dublin 1 which provides parenting workshops, youth groups, and study support to help children and parents engage positively in education.
Contact Project Manager [email protected]
YES Project is an Education and Youth Service in the City of Dublin ETB for young people aged 16 to 23 who are from diverse refugee and migrant backgrounds, in particular for unaccompanied minors . YES offers two full time education programmes for Beginner English speakers, including Maths, IT, Life Skills and Literacy Support and a range of co-curricular activities. We also run a ‘Study Buddy Homework Club’ for students in mainstream secondary school.
Contact Project Manager [email protected]