Together Academy

Tailored Training & Employment Opportunities

Together Academy is a unique training and employment initiative aimed at providing young adults with Down syndrome specialised and individually catered skills training. We provide young adults with certified training, practical work experience, employment opportunities and a critical social and support network.

In partnership with Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board

Our current 2-year QQI Level 3 programming commenced in September 2021, running through 2023. If successful, we hope to welcome a new cohort of students in Autumn 2023. For queries or further details about this 2 year programme, please email us at info@togetheracademy.ie.

Workplace Readiness Accelerator Programme

We are delighted to launch an accelerated workplace readiness programme for young adults with Down syndrome who are currently working and looking to change roles or who have engaged with previous training initiatives and are ready to kick-start their career. For further details or to apply, please email us at info@togetheracademy.ie

Online Programming

In addition to our in-person course work, we have a variety of online multi-skill courses available on a rolling basis. Past courses have included 12-week and 6-week yoga & cookery courses aimed at helping young adults with Down syndrome jump start their independent cookery skills with real-time guidance. Learn more below.

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...

Being part of Together Academy makes me feel great! I really enjoying all parts of working in the café. One day, I hope I will be in charge of my own business. The staff in the academy help me work towards this dream.

Daniel Kennedy

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