Information Session on Applying for Citizenship in Ireland & Renewal of Status

An Information Workshop will be held on Friday the 9th December in the Combined Clubs in Balbriggan @ 10am

This session is FREE  OF CHARGE

Topics include : Eligibility criteria for applying for Citizenship, the application process, maintaining immigration status etc.

All are welcome but is especially relevant to MIGRANTS who are intending to apply or have already applied for Citizenship in Ireland and for those renewing status.

If you require any more information please contact Sandra @ 01-8020484

Adult Refugee Programme - English language, literacy and socialisation programme for migrants with Green Card Stamp 4 Status (This initiative is a joint collaboration between Fingal LEADER Partnership and Co. Dublin VEC. Fingal Adult Education Service)

• Three courses operate at various levels to support migrants with English language and literacy skills.
• Training is delivered over 20 hours each week and is FETAC accredited.
• Entry is open to all migrants with Stamp 4 status.
• Additional workshops to support settlement and integration of migrants are delivered throughout training period

If you are interested in participating in this training programme you must:

• Have a valid green card with stamp 4 status
• Attend an assessment and interview

Please contact Fingal LEADER Partnership on 01 8020484 or Fingal Adult Education Service on 01 8408946 to arrange an assessment. New classes are due to commence in August 2010. The next scheduled assessments for this programme will be held in June 2010 at:

Fingal Adult Education Services Offices
1st Floor Sarsfiled House
Mill Street
Balbriggan
Co Dublin

Upcoming Training programmes:

Pre-employment Training Programme for Migrants

• Are you unemployed and in receipt of a D/SFA Jobs Seekers Allowance or Job Seekers Benefit payment?
• Do you require some support with English language, literacy and job seeking skills in order to gain employement?
• Do you reside in the Fingal LEADER Partnership catchment area?

Interviews and testing for this programme will take place in June 2010 in the BEaT Centre, Balbriggan. Places on this programme are subject to availability. If you meet the above criteria AND are interested in participating in this training programme, please contact Sandra Doran on 01 8020484 to arrange assessment.

This programme is supported by the Department of Social Protection.