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Back to Education options a 20 year old.

  • 27-03-2012 09:52AM
    #1
    Lee.m.1229
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi , I was unfortunate enough to have to drop out of UL in October due to my familys financial circumstances and now i've just turned 20 and find myself on Jobseekers Allowance.
    I've probably applied for near 100 jobs in the past few months both Part-time and Full-time with no luck and I'm eager to continue with further education come September but find I am not eligible for back to education allowance until I turn 21 and am not in a position where I can afford to give up my payment (as much as i'd like to) .
    I'm just wondering does anyone know of any options I might have of returning to education in September or will I just have to wait another year before i am eligible for anything.
    Thanks for any advice you might have.
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  • #2
    paperclip2
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    Often if you do a part time course you can keep your jobseekers payment. If you are in the Limerick city area Siobhan in the Adult Guidance service will be able to let you know what courses might be an option for you in Sept. Tel: 061 310880

    Hope this helps


  • #3
    meoklmrk91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,083 ✭✭✭meoklmrk91


    Tough situation OP, maybe just use this time to do work experience or something to that effect.


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