What we do:

We provide the opportunity for all foreign Nationals in Waterford to enhance their lives and their ability to be contributing members of the society through the provision of information and support and coordination of services to these target groups. We do this to continue the work of Edmund Rice which began in Waterford, to remove barriers to participation and support people in need, particularly those that are poor and marginalised.

1.  Initial Skills:

• English Language Classes
• Computer Literacy Skills
• Educational/Work Readiness Skills
• English Language Summer School
• Gender Based Groups – Learning

Some of the courses are will be FETAC Accredited

2.  Integration Programmes

• Cultural Events
• Visits to Ireland’s Heritage Sites
• Teenage Integration Programme
1. ISU in-house facilitated sessions
2. Schools facilitated sessions
3. Mainstream Youth Services to Newcomers

3.  Information Services:

• Ongoing Information sessions
• One to one information service
• Refugee Legal Service