Adult Literacy
Adult literacy, known locally as the Learning for Living programme, offers tuition to adults who need to build strong foundation skills in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, numbers and computers. The programme offers learning that is tailored to the needs of each student in a supportive and friendly environment.
Accreditation
Courses can be accredited or non-accredited.
- Accreditation can be offered though QQI Major and Minor Awards from Level 1 to Level 3.
- Non-accredited courses are short courses designed to meet specific training needs.
Fees
All courses are free.
How to apply
The ETB Adult Literacy Service is available through your nearest FET centre and in some local community/resource centres. You can join at any stage during the year. Students and tutors interact on an equal basis and classes focus on the needs of the learner as an individual.
Adult Literacy is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
Contact Details
FET Centre Ballyshannon
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Adele McElhinney
Tel: 071 9851276
Email: adelemcelhinney@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Buncrana
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Claire McNicholl
Tel: 074 9362466
Email: clairemcnicholl@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Donegal Town
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Adele McElhinney
Tel: 074 9721705
Email: adelemcelhinney@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Letterkenny
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Emilia Niewulska
Tel: 074 9161561
Email: emilianiewulska@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Milford
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Emilia Niewulska
Tel: 074 9153194
Email: emilianiewulska@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Gort an Choirce
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Dolores MhicGeidigh
Tel: 074 9180871
Email: doloresmhicgeidigh@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Stranorlar
Adult Literacy Organiser (ALO)
Georgina Thompson
Tel: 074 9190610
Email: georginathompson@donegaletb.ie
County Coordinator
Aidan McCloskey
Tel: 074 9153194 / 087 1170714
Email: aidanmccloskey@donegaletb.ie