The ‘Unlocking Your Potential (UP) project works with 16 -25-year-olds who are not currently in education, training or employment, to help them to achieve their potential.
The aim of the project is to initially build on participants’ personal development, resilience and coping skills, and when appropriate provide training options to promote employment or further education opportunities.
The UP! Programme was designed to meet the needs of young people on an individual basis and there is a focus on intensive one to one work. Donegal Youth Service provides on-call support when needed as well as five day a week support.
The programme is accessible to 16–25-year-olds and is based in Letterkenny, Finn Valley and Barnesmore Gap areas.
Why We Exist
The UP! Programme was created to support young people by:
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Building personal development, resilience, and coping skills
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Providing tailored one-to-one support
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Offering training options to promote employment or further education opportunities
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Ensuring access to five-day-a-week and on-call support through Donegal Youth Service
This initiative ensures that young people receive individualized guidance to help them overcome challenges and move towards a brighter future.
Where We Operate
The programme is accessible to young people aged 16-25 and is based in:
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Letterkenny
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Finn Valley
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Barnesmore Gap
When We Are Active
The UP! Programme runs five days a week, with additional on-call support available when needed. The flexibility of the programme ensures that young people receive timely and consistent support on their journey towards education, training, or employment.
The Unlocking Your Potential (UP) Project is dedicated to empowering young people by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.
This project is funded by:
Find Out More About UP!
Referrals can be made by contacting project staff Michelle Wylam, 085 2519287, michelle.wylam@donegalyouthservice.ie or Helen Simms, 085 8891014, helen.simms@donegalyouthservice.ie.
