After School Training Options + LCA Links

OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

November 2024


OPTION 1: SPECIALIST TRAINING (Disability Service Providers)

Doras Training Services, Penrose Wharf, Cork.


Bonnington Training Centre, Bonnington, Montenotte, and Nore House, Blackrock. 


National Learning Network, Hollyhill, Cork and Model Farm Road, Cork.


Caritas Training Centre, Wilton, Cork.


Praxis Care Greenville Day Service, Carrigtwohill (adults with autism)


Field of Dreams, Ballincollig (adults with Down Syndrome)



OPTION 2: MAINSTREAM TRAINING OPTIONS (Cork ETB)


Community Training Centres, Mayfield and Blackpool


Cork Colleges of Further Education and Training

Morrison’s Island Campus (formerly College of Commerce, includes centres in Youghal, Macroom and Skibbereen)

Douglas Street Campus (formerly St. John’s Central College)

Tramore Road Campus (formerly Coláiste Stiofán Naofa)

Bishopstown Campus

Mallow Campus (including Charleville Centre)

Kinsale Campus


Cork ETB also assists in providing apprenticeship programmes


Help is available for all students transitioning from school to further education or training via An Cuan Regional Support Service. Speak to your HSE Profiler (Day Service Opportunities Officer) who will be planning your School Leaver Referral.


See below for some options for students when they leave Scoil Bernadette. We will arrange information sessions for the students and parents of 5th and 6th year students during the year to help them prepare for transition to adult training services.