Have you left school and are confused about what to do next?
No CAO points are needed for any of our training courses, making NLN the ideal choice for school leavers who might be unsure of their next step. We offer:
- Nationally recognised qualifications such as QQI or City & Guilds
- Individual training plans
- No CAO points needed.
- Free training
- If you need extra support to continue with further training, NLN provides a range of flexible training courses that can help you get a job or go on to further education.
At National Learning Network, we pride ourselves on the flexibility of our courses, which are all designed to meet the individual needs of each student. We set ourselves apart from other training bodies by addressing all the factors affecting a student’s prospects of obtaining and retaining a job in their chosen field. Our unique training delivery system enables students to reach their potential in a manner that takes into account personal, social and environmental requirements.
Mental Health Services for School Leavers attending NLN
Over the past years, National Learning Network has significantly increased its development of services for people with mental health difficulties, including school leavers participating in one of our programmes. In line with the Government policy ‘A Vision for Change’, the organisation has developed best practice services incorporating a recovery ethos. This means that the service is geared around each person’s recovery and how best this can be achieved.
Our mental health services now include Personal Recovery Programmes (including WRAP etc.), and we have also developed Wellness for Mental Health Programmes. Our services have been developed within the community and offer courses that meet each person’s demands regardless of where they are on their recovery journey.
National Learning Network provides mental health services within its extensive range of QQI-accredited courses across various levels. Our managers, instructors, rehabilitation officers, resource teachers, social skills facilitators, psychologists and advocacy officers have had extensive training in this field.
Student Representation
As an organisation, National Learning Network believes strongly in students being able to express their needs and goals. Our advocacy committees enable students across National Learning Network to play a full role in decisions about the services they receive. We encourage advocacy at all levels; from one-to-one conversations to taking action at local level to national, headline-grabbing campaigns.
The purpose of our regional and national advocacy committees is to ensure that the needs and wishes of NLN students are represented in decision-making at all levels of our organisation. These committees meet regularly and liaise with staff and managers to address issues of importance to students.
The committees work with the Regional Advocacy Officer and Managers in the region to provide feedback on concerns, needs, or queries highlighted to the committee from people in local services. Representatives from the National Advocacy Committees address the Group’s Board of Directors on an ongoing basis and communicate matters of importance to them. The committees enable students to play an active role in policy and decision-making within National Learning Network and the wider Rehab Group.
For further information, email: info@nln.ie
