The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides adults with free, second-chance education and training in a supportive learning atmosphere. Applicants must meet the criteria detailed below.
If you are:
- Aged 21 or over
- Receiving certain social welfare payments for six months or more
you may be eligible for payments under the VTOS scheme.
VTOS Criteria (Levels 4, 5 and 6)
If you are 21 or over and on a social welfare payment for more than six months you can apply for VTOS. In some circumstances additional allowances are available for learners.
Aged Between 21 and 25:
- your age-related social welfare payment will be increased to the maximum rate while you attend the VTOS course
- financial support towards the cost of travel and a small meal allowance is offered as part of this funding
- additional educational supports may also be available
Aged 25 and over:
- financial support towards the cost of travel and a small meal allowance is offered as part of this funding
- additional educational supports may also be available
Benefits of VTOS
- Keep your social welfare payment
- No fees
- Financial support towards the cost of travel
- Small meal allowance
- Additional educational supports
For further information please contact Caroline or Joanne at Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training or speak with a staff member at Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training.
Contact Phone Number: 059 914 0311