Hight Court Judge, Ms. Justice Siobhan Phelan, launches DCU Educational Disadvatage Centre Report on Community Outreach Hubs

Hight Court Judge, Ms. Justice Siobhan Phelan, launches DCU Educational Disadvatage Centre Report on Community Outreach Hubs

The launch on DCU’s St. Patrick’s Campus was attended by 140 people, including representatives from local schools and community organisations, the Higher Education Authority, Academic staff, hub students from local DEIS secondary schools and DCU Institute of Education students who have gained entry to primary teaching with the support of the hubs.

Since their establishment  in 2017, the Higher Education Authority funded community outreach hubs in Darndale, Coolock, Kilbarrack and Finglas have enabled 47 students from the areas supported to gain entry to primary school teaching at DCU’s Institute of Education,

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New Financial Capabilities Programme Empowers Individuals At Risk of Financial Exclusion

New Financial Capabilities Programme Empowers Individuals At Risk of Financial Exclusion

Innovative Toolkit Aims to Build Skills and Enhance Financial Autonomy for All

Dublin, [25th September 2024] – Northside Partnership, in collaboration with St. Michael’s House and supported by J.P. Morgan, proudly announces the launch of Financial Capabilities for All, an innovative toolkit designed to support individuals, including people with intellectual disabilities and those at risk of financial exclusion, in developing essential financial skills. The programme also targets young people aged 16+ transitioning into adulthood,

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Northside Partnership Apprenticeship Fair 2024 Announced!

Northside Partnership Apprenticeship Fair 2024 Announced!

Earn While You Learn!

Northside Partnership is delighted to announce our 2024 Apprenticeship Fair, which takes place

  • 10.00am – 2.00pm
  • Tuesday 12th March 2024
  • Northside Civic Centre, Buratty Road, Coolock

There will be 30-minute slots and numbers are limited to 60 per session.Tickets are free and available on Eventbrite.

Apprenticeships allow participants to earn while they learn,

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ComMUniversity 2024 Open for Registration

ComMUniversity 2024 Open for Registration

Interested in Learning? ComMUniversity is a FREE chance to learn about interesting 3rd level subjects through informal weekly discussions. No exams, no essays. The programme is run by NUI Maynooth, Northside Partnership and Dublin City Council Library Service to offer adults the chance to try education at this level without the pressures associated with assessments. It also makes third level education more accessible by removing barriers such as transport or cost which can make it difficult for people to attend university.
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Challenger 2023 Graduation

Challenger 2023 Graduation

The auditorium in DCU was packed to the rafters at the Challenger 2023 Graduation ceremony. Students and their parents filled the seats to celebrate their achievements during the year on the programme which supports them to achieve academic excellence and to continue onto third level education.

Student speakers gave the audience an insight into the programme, describing

  • 6th Class Reading Club – Ross Duffy & James O’Connor
  • Cultural Tour of Glasnevin Cemetry –
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Challenger Graduation 2022: In Person At Last

Challenger Graduation 2022: In Person At Last

After 2 years of online grinds and Zoom graduations, participants in the Challenger programme were finally able to come together in person to celebrate their achievements. The Nursing Building in DCU was the venue to host over 100 participants and their families to hear presentations on the programme and witness the awards.

The evening began with an address from Nessan Vaughan, Chairman of the Northside Partnership Board in which he spoke passionately about the benefits of education.

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