Training and Work Experience

We think it is important to support our local community. We do this by giving people a chance to gain experience and develop skills.

School / College Work Experience Placement

You can apply to us for a work experience placement by emailing anne.byrne@kare.ie or phoning 045-894801

FAS Programmes

Community Employment

We operate Community Employment schemes in conjunction with FAS in the Kildare and Wicklow regions. Participants on the scheme gain experience by playing an active role in the organisation either by working directly in services for children and adults or in our support/administration services.

For further information email karen.donegan@kare.ie or phone 045-448700

KARE/FAS Intellectual Disability Support Programme (Code– AT59A)

KARE in association with FÁS, have developed an Intellectual Disability Support Programme aimed at equipping participants with the competencies necessary to support a person with an intellectual disability to live the life they choose. The programme is 48 weeks long and commences in July of each year. Successful participants gain a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Intellectual Disability Practice

For further information email veronica.roche@kare.ie or phone 045-448700

Pre-School Child with Special Needs Course

We developed this Fetac Level 5 Course with funding and support from the Kildare County Childcare Committee. It is designed to give course participants knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to successfully include and support children with learning disabilities in local pre-schools.

For further information email karen.donegan@kare.ie or phone 045-448700