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Ten extra places for Donegal Youthreach 20.04.07

More young people in Donegal are to get a chance to participate in a programme designed for early school leavers.
An extra ten places have been provided on the Youthreach programme run through the Donegal Vocational Educational Committee.
Donegal North East T.D., Deputy Cecilia Keaveney said people should recognise that it's "never too late to invest in education".
"An extra ten places have been allocated to Donegal which will assist young people aged between 15 and 20 years of age who have left mainstream education early," said Deputy Keaveney.
"Youthreach is a very important resource for early school leavers as it can provide the opportunity for a return of self-esteem and in the case of some people, success in learning.
"It is a useful mechanism to developing the skills of young people and providing them with a stepping stone to further education that will enhance the quality of their lives."
Donegal's ten extra places are among 400 new Youthreach places provided to 18 VECs nationally.
Yesterday's announcement means there will be a total of 3,650 Youthreach places available nationally this year.
Deputy Keaveney said the extra places were a "further commitment of the Government's investment in the youth of Donegal".

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