Programme

Welcome to foundation 4 life

The programme is open to anyone between the ages of 18-25 living in Co. Mayo and not currently in education, training or employment. The programme provides 1-1 person centered coaching and significant social supports, including contributions to childcare and travel and the provision of nutritious meals. Foundation 4 Life aims to genuinely support young people and help them realise their full potential

PROGRAMME CONTENT

JOB SKILLS

  • Customer Services
  • HAACP Training
  • Manual Handling
  • CV and Interview Preparation
  • One-week Work Placement
  • Customer Service Training
  • Manual Handling
  • HACCP Food Hygiene
  • Online Skills Development
  • 1-1 Career Guidance
  • A Personal Psychometric Report

LIFE SKILLS

  • Cooking Skills
  • Driving Theory Test and Provisional Licence (You will recieve €250 worth of driving lessons, if 80% attendance is achieved.)
  • First Aid Response Course
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Sexual Health Awareness 
  • Drug Awareness
  • Rights and Entitlements
  • Self-Care Strategies
  • Exercise Tips 

INTER-PERSONAL

  • Identifying Leadership Qualities
  • Enhanced Communication Skills
  • Improved Ability to Work As Part of a Team 
  • Improved Coping Skills
  • Clear Progression Plan For Your Next Steps in Life
  • Improved Wellbeing Strategies
  • Enhanced Self-Awareness
  • Problem-Solving Skills
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This is complemented by team-building activities and one-to-one mentoring. As an enticement to join and remain on the programme (with a minimum of 80% attendance), participants are allocated €250 towards driving lessons upon successful completion of their driving theory test.

PROGRAMME PARTNERS
F4L is supported by a partnership of local agencies and organisations who form the programme’s Steering Committee. 

South West Mayo Development Company 
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force 
Mayo Local Employment Service 
Mayo County Council 
Mayo Sports Partnership  
Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education Training Board 
Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offender / Probation 

The programme is further supported by several community, voluntary and statutory organisations through the provision of in-kind resources, as follows: 
Local Employment Service, Tús SWMDC, Mayo Traveller Support Group, Tacú Family Resource Centre, Mayo Sports Partnership, Mindspace Mayo, WRDATF Family Support, Mayo Mental Health Association. 
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KEY OBJECTIVES

 

  • Providing a space where young people feel safe, valued, and respected and where their growth and development is promoted
  • Creating a preventive and rehabilitative space for young people who are at increased risk of alcohol or substance misuse or who are in recovery
  • Supporting young people to progress and grow at their own pace, with diverse pathways and outcomes
  • Facilitating strong attendance and ongoing engagement of young people in the programme
  • Achieving skills development and job readiness
  • Ensuring continued commitment to the programme from stakeholders in order to support the programme’s development and sustainability
  • Developing a model for consistent application in other areas

CORE VALUES