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Adult Guidance Service Co. Kilkenny VEC

Adult Guidance Service Co. Kilkenny VEC. Guidance Provision in the VTOS Programme The Kilkenny Experience. Co. Kilkenny VEC Adult Education Service. A Vision The Adult Education Service in Co. Kilkenny strives to operate from an “integrated service model of provision.”.

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Adult Guidance Service Co. Kilkenny VEC

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  1. Adult Guidance ServiceCo. Kilkenny VEC Guidance Provision in the VTOS Programme The Kilkenny Experience

  2. Co. Kilkenny VEC Adult Education Service A Vision The Adult Education Service in Co. Kilkenny strives to operate from an “integrated service model of provision.”

  3. Adult Education Service Adult Guidance V.T.O.S. Adult Literacy B.T.E.I Adult Education AEO Evening Classes Community Education Youthreach Stakeholders

  4. Adult Education Service Objectives • Create links between programmes. • Develop and manage opportunities for programme entry and progression.

  5. Adult Education Service Challenges • To develop strategies to enable the integration of the Adult Guidance Service into the present framework.

  6. Adult Education Service Opportunities • To add value to existing programme provision. • To maximise benefits for participants on programmes offered.

  7. Co. Kilkenny VECV.T.O.S. • A brief history of V.T.O.S. • Aims of the programme • Objectives of the programme V.T.O.S. - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

  8. VTOS Key target groups • Jobseeker Benefit/Allowance participants • One parent family participants • People on disability payments • Dependent spouses/signing for credits • Invalidity pension • Widow/Widowers pension

  9. V.T.O.S. Challenges • To create the circumstances to enable the guidance element of the programme to grow and develop. • To develop relationships within the centre to ensure the managed integration of the service.

  10. V.T.O.S. Opportunities • To provide an additional support service to participants. • To structure guidance provision directly into programmes.

  11. Co. Kilkenny VECAdult Guidance Service Aim To provide for the guidance and information needs of adult education participants on the programmes offered including V.T.O.S.

  12. Adult Guidance Service Challenges • To design a guidance programme for participants. • To ensure a smooth an successful integration of guidance provision into an established programme.

  13. Adult Guidance Service Opportunities • To provide a structured guidance programme in the V.T.O.S. centre. • To develop relationships with V.T.O.S. staff and participants.

  14. Guidance in V.T.O.S.Key Elements • Presence in the V.T.O.S. centre • Direct timetabling • One-to-one guidance • Additional guidance activities with the centre.

  15. Some Features of Guidance VTOS Kilkenny • Integrated guidance programme • Timetabled guidance classes – Wednesday & Thursday • One-to-one guidance • Assistance with Mock Interview – March/April • Visiting Guest Speakers – e.g. Social Welfare Facilitator • Visits to third level colleges • Adult Ed. & Careers Evening • On going support & support relating to progression

  16. Guidance in V.T.O.S.Content • Vocational- Career exploration/planning CV preparation Job search/interview skills • Educational -Exploring educational options Course application • Personal/Social -Personal growth and development/ support

  17. Sample Content of Guidance Programme • CAO Preparation – Making choices and mature application • Career Exploration- including Career Interest tests • CV Preparation • Exploration of skills, qualities & interests • Interview Preparation & Techniques • Job Search and preparation for work • Funding and grant information & application • Personal Awareness/Development – including self-reflection.

  18. Guidance in V.T.O.S. Guidance Counsellor – Supports Guidance Service Team Guidance Co-ordinator Guidance Co-ordinator Information Officer Guidance Counsellor in V.T.O.S. V.T.O.S. Staff V.T.O.S. Staff V.T.O.S Co-ordinator A.E.O.

  19. What helps?Reflection and Learning • Importance of integration • Respect and understanding of different roles and responsibilities • Willing and openness of V.T.O.S. staff • Belief in the value of guidance • A wish to succeed • A willingness to learn

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