Open Day for national training provider to be held in Clonmel

The National Learning Network in Clonmel will host an Open Day for the national training provider which has supported over 2,500 people with disabilities into employment and further education since 2020.

To mark College Awareness Week, National Learning Network (NLN), the education and training division of the Rehab Group, is hosting a National Open Day across many of its centres from 11am on Thursday, November 23rd. This eagerly anticipated event will unfold across many NLN centres nationwide, serving as a cornerstone celebration for National College Awareness Week. 

In Clonmel, the NLN Open Day will be held at Roseville, Western Road in Clonmel (Eircode  E91TW84).

Please email clonmel@nln.ie for more information.

College Awareness Week aims to promote the benefits of a post-secondary education plan for everyone. It is supported by the National Association of Principals, Deputy Principals, and other organisations such as the Union of Students in Ireland and the Irish Union of Second-Level Students. NLN, with a presence in over 50 locations across Ireland, is a progressive leader in delivering personalised education, training, and development opportunities throughout Irish communities for people with disabilities or people requiring additional support. 

NLN’s certified training courses have significantly impacted the progression of people with disabilities and health conditions into further education and employment. More than 1,653 NLN students have gone on to further education since 2020, and an additional 950 have been supported to find jobs. Some participants, who were previously locked out of the jobs market, have landed jobs in a range of companies such as Meta, Cook Medical, and Mr. Price and across the hospitality and tourism industry. People attending National Learning Network include those claiming any form of disability benefit, autistic people, those recovering from an accident or injury, or those living with mental health challenges, or learning disabilities. 

NLN each year also supports hundreds of people with complex and enduring mental health issues through a programme called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). IPS helps people who would have otherwise met with barriers to the employment market to find work in mainstream competitive jobs. The service is currently supporting 329 participants, 89 of whom are working and being supported to maintain their jobs. NLN is particularly attuned to the needs of those who find traditional post-school study routes challenging, including individuals with autism or those who may struggle in larger class settings. 

On the day the NLN Open Day will welcome individuals who may benefit from a supported training course, from school-leavers aged 16 up to adults of all ages. Our dedicated staff collaborates with employers to match students with the right roles, fostering a supportive personal and professional growth environment.