STEP Cobh Graduation 2014

Trainees from Cobh YMCA STEP programme graduated on Friday 11th July after completing a year long course. All received a full FETAC Level 4 award. They were joined by a large group of family and friends. The trainees showcased some of their work completed as part of the Digital Media Technology component. They studied the use of social media and made a number of films – a drama, a comedy, an animation and a video compilation of their activities throughout the year which included snorkelling in Lough Hyne, zorbing and climbing in the Glen resource centre, walking part of the Sheep’s Head Way and organizing a number of fund-raising events.

Pictured at their graduation event at Cobh Parish Centre are some of trainees who graduated with YMCA staff. From left: Aaron Dwyer, Lee Drake, James Bilson and Kate Damery (STEP Coordinators), Lorna Cunningham, Tom Kent (YMCA Director of Programmes), Thomas Sheehan, Cian O’Connor, Natalie Geasley
Trainees who graduated will be going onto further studies including software engineering in St John’s College, Youth work in Cork College of Commerce and some will be entering the workplace.

STEP now recruiting for September 2014 intake
STEP is a 42 week full-time course for 17-25 Year olds running from September to July
Content— a Full FETAC Level 4 Award with components in: Digital Media Technology, Communications,
Work Experience , Career Planning Customer Service , Maths, New ECDL and Team-working (Inc. Personal Development) Preference is given to those without Leaving Cert or stable employment

Application forms are available from YMCA office or on Facebook/Cobh YMCA

Deadline for receipt of first round of applications is Friday 8th August 2014

For more information contact Kate Damery on 021-4814060 Email: kate@ymca-ireland.net