VTOS - Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme - If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).  The VTOS scheme provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.  It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.  VTOS is operated through local Education and Training Boards and is aimed in particular at unemployed people who are early school-leavers.

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