Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility criteria?

You may be eiligible for Building Futures if:

you are

Experiencing unemployment
In receipt of a social welfare payment
In and out of work regularly
Moving on from a scheme (C.E., J.I., C.S.P. or similar)

AND

Have

Have good communication skills
Reasonable literacy and I.T. skills
Like working with people
Speak English fluently

What is Building Futures?

The Building Futures programme is a QQI accredited programme with participants working towards a level 5 major award in Community Development. This course includes workplace internships which will draw on participant’s life experiences to enable them to become community workers, peer educators, support workers and mentors.

Is there a training allowance available?

Yes, the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) provides various financial supports in the form of allowances to assist participants attending Building Futures, these include:

A weekly training allowance*
Travel Allowance
Meal Allowance
Accomodation allowance (where applicable)
Childcare allowance (where applicable)

Is there a cost to do Building Futures?

There is no cost to participate on the Building Futures programme. While training you will receive an ETB training allowance, meal allowance, travel allowance and your secondary social welfare payments will not be affected.