Are you a young person looking for help with employment? We're here to assist you in navigating your career journey and support you with job interviews, CV preparation and job searching. Youth work plays an important role in youth employability and the aim of Donegal Youth Service is to support young people in building confidence, finding opportunities and for personal growth.
We have a strong track record of helping young people find employment and two of our projects Youthscape and TYESI work on youth employability. We also offer help and support for employment at any stage through the Youth Information Centre.
Community Employment Scheme
Donegal Youth Service has been engaged in the Community Employment Scheme throughout the county for nearly two decades and has an excellent track record with facilitating adults in the community into gaining employment.
Mentoring
Donegal Youth Service mentors’ young people and adults on placements from an array of educational institutions and training centres, with over 50 placement students coming through our doors each year.
Young people at secondary level have the opportunity to work closely with staff to gain an insight into professional working environments, helping them explore their interests. Many adults coming from training centres and third level education have the opportunity to test out the skills they are learning in practice and engage in a professional work environment with the support and mentoring of our professional staff.
Focused One-To-One Employment Support
Employment is a complex issue and young people often need consistent and personal support in other areas of their lives to facilitate them in their search for jobs. The Youth Information centre has a specific aim of working towards the reduction of youth unemployment through the provision of a daily drop-in centre where young people can avail of our weekly job lists, information provision, listening ear service, advocacy and personal support. Specifically, young people aged 16 - 25 have the opportunity to benefit from focused one-to-one employment support. This employability programme focuses on enhancing a young person’s capacity for gaining employment and more importantly, maintaining that employment.
Community Employment Scheme
Donegal Youth Service has been engaged in the Community Employment Scheme throughout the county for nearly two decades and has an excellent track record with facilitating adults in the community into gaining employment.
Mentoring
Donegal Youth Service mentors’ young people and adults on placements from an array of educational institutions and training centres, with over 50 placement students coming through our doors each year.
Young people at secondary level have the opportunity to work closely with staff to gain an insight into professional working environments, helping them explore their interests. Many adults coming from training centres and third level education have the opportunity to test out the skills they are learning in practice and engage in a professional work environment with the support and mentoring of our professional staff.
Focused One-To-One Employment Support
Employment is a complex issue and young people often need consistent and personal support in other areas of their lives to facilitate them in their search for jobs. The Youth Information centre has a specific aim of working towards the reduction of youth unemployment through the provision of a daily drop-in centre where young people can avail of our weekly job lists, information provision, listening ear service, advocacy and personal support. Specifically, young people aged 16 - 25 have the opportunity to benefit from focused one-to-one employment support. This employability programme focuses on enhancing a young person’s capacity for gaining employment and more importantly, maintaining that employment.
The programme is tailor designed into 4 Stages focusing on:
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Stage 1:
Self-Assessment, CV Preparation and Writing Cover Letters
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Stage 2:
Job Resources, Training Opportunities and Interview Preparation
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Stage 3:
Mock Interview, Employment Rights and Responsibilities
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Stage 4:
Mock Interview, Employment Rights and ResponsibilitiesWorkplace Etiquette and Interpersonal Skills