Donegal Horizons CLG was officially created in January 2020, having operated as New Horizons Partnership Ltd. in Donegal since 2005; offering a range of accredited training and non-accredited (enrichment) training opportunities. We are an OCN (Open College Network) accredited Centre and have a Team of highly-qualified, experienced training staff as well as Internal Verifiers and a Compliance/ Quality Standards (QS) Officer, ensuring the integrity of all that we do.
Empowerment & Skills Development
We believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals to live more independently, achieve their personal goals, and thrive as active members of their local community. Our programmes of learning/experiences focus on building practical skills, fostering confidence, and encouraging personal growth—all in a supportive environment where inclusion and fun are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s learning new life skills, exploring pathways to employment, or engaging in community activities, we are committed to helping each person reach their full potential while enjoying meaningful connections and experiences.
We do this by delivering both Open College Network-accredited courses in-house in any area/subject that our trainees have chosen to explore; as well as enrichment courses and experiences which embrace hands-on/experiential learning. Our (New Horizons Partnership Ltd. – devised) ‘Independent Travel Training’ Programme and ‘New Hop Skills for Work’ Programmes are valuable in-house interactive resources utilised with each new trainee intake and for revision/reinforcement purposes throughout.
New Hop Skills for Work
Core Modules:
> Work, Jobs & Skills
> Communication
> Health &Safety at Work
> Getting a Job & Preparing for Work
> Appropriate Work Behaviour
> Personal Hygiene & Self Presentation
> Being a Good Worker
> Assertiveness, Rights & Respect
> Personal Hygiene & Self Presentation
New Hop Skills for Independent Travel
This programme will help you with:
> Road awareness / Practical travel experience
> Using the bus /Going by taxi
> Using a telephone
> Personal safety – what if? Who to contact and how
> Walking on own in a safe manner
> Confidence building
> Planning a route
> Travelling independently to the destination chosen as part of the training
Example of subjects studied for accreditation:
> Self Advocacy
> Accessing Health Services
> Choosing Clothing & Footwear
> Drug & Alcohol awareness
> Making Choices /Decision-Making
> Developing Interpersonal Skills
> Money Management
> Essential Skills—Numeracy & Literacy and IT
> Personal Improvement through Sport
> Childcare units
> Using Domestic Appliances Safely
> Using Email
> Table setting for the home
> Team work Skills in Practice
Example subjects studied as enrichment (non-accredited)
> Telling the Time
> Coin / Money recognition and use
> Anger Management
> Stress Management
> Bullying
> Internet safety
> First Aid
> Relationships & Sexuality
> Arts & Crafts
> Anger Management
> Community Networking
> Exploring Hobbies
Training timetables are informed by our students’ PCP (person centred plans) and the annual review of trainee choices, preferences, goals and pathways. All the information is collated by the Training & Community Services Team for the academic year: September – June.
Each year our students receive their Certificates to add to their Records of Achievement at our ‘Celebration of Success‘ Ceremony.
Where we are situated!
Unit 2, Grand Central,
Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal,
F92 P9XC
Carndonagh Business Centre
Gort Glebe
Carndonagh
F93 HPA0
Co. Donegal