Two Together Academy students posing for a photo while looking at each other

Photo of two Together Academy students having drinks together

90% of adults with Down syndrome are unemployed in Ireland.

We see ability. We will change this.

Climb, soar, believe, achieve.

Together Academy is a unique college and social enterprise in Dublin. We provide young adults with certified training, practical work experience, employment opportunities and a critical social and support network. Currently, 90% of adults with Down syndrome in Ireland are not in paid employment. Together, we will change that statistic.

Meet our Students...

I love coming to work and concentrating on the task I am doing. The teaching staff make me smile while learning and working hard to learn skills I can use in my current and future work.

Laura Rumball

Student

Meet our Students...

It means so much to me to be part of a team. I love coming to college and work to see my friends and be part of a social enterprise. One day, I would like to work in an office as part of a team. Together Academy gives me great training towards this goal.

Charlie O’Reilly

Student

Meet our Students...

I really love the staff at Together Academy. I enjoy being the front of house when working in the café so I can greet customers and make them feel welcome. I have a busy life, and the experience and training I receive in the academy helps me meet my goals.

Eoin McHugh

Student

Meet our Students...

A goal in my life is to be an advocate for people like me. Together Academy is helping me find my voice, and has given me the chance to speak up and state my needs. The college and café programmes have opened up doors for me, and I hope they show people how capable people with Down syndrome are. We can do anything.

Orla Casey

Student

Meet our Students...

I love Together Academy. Seeing my friends here every week, and welcoming people into the café is something I really enjoy. One day, I hope to work in an office, or maybe a café. Someday, I may even study to be a barrister or politician.

Tim Guidera

Student