At a Glance
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Who it’s for
Transition Year students
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Where
Athlone & Dublin (and surrounds)
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Duration
5 Days | 20 Contact Hours | 9am–3pm
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Format
Project-Based Learning (PBL), Peer Presentations, Certified Assessment
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Price
€75 per student | Group discounts for 20+
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Accommodation
Host family options available
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Booking
Limited availability – early booking recommended
Looking to energise your TY calendar with something truly future-focused?
TY Skillscape is an immersive, week-long skills programme developed by Future Learning Ireland to empower students with the competencies they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. Grounded in Project-Based Learning, the course invites students to collaborate, create, present, and reflect—all while building essential 21st century skills.
From communication and collaboration to AI awareness and personal branding, TY Skillscape equips students with practical tools and confidence they can carry into any academic or career setting.
As the OECD urges schools to focus on “future-ready” learners, this course brings creativity, critical thinking, and digital fluency to the forefront of Transition Year education.
Why Choose This Course?
- Designed specifically for Transition Year learners and delivered by experienced educators
- Combines structured learning with creativity, teamwork, and peer-led presentations
- Aligned with the NCCA TY framework and national learning goals
- Offers assessable, certifiable outcomes with individualised feedback
- Ideal for TY weeks or work experience alternatives
- Equips students with a professional mindset for university and future employment
- Only €75 per student with group discounts for 20+ bookings
- Host family accommodation available if needed
What Will Your Students Gain?
- Real-world insight into Communication, Collaboration, Creative Problem Solving, Research, and Digital Literacy
- Confidence in personal branding and team contribution
- A capstone-style group project culminating in a peer showcase
- An introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its role in future careers
- A Future Learning 21st Century Skills Certificate featuring individualised feedback
- 91% of employers rank problem-solving and teamwork as top recruitment criteria (NACE, 2023)
- 60%+ of UK universities now offer capstone or practical project options in final-year assessments
- The OECD advocates for a shift toward skills-based education focused on adaptability, creativity, and digital fluency
Course FAQ's
TY Skillscape is designed for Transition Year students who are curious, motivated, and ready to connect their school learning with real-world skills. It’s ideal for students preparing for university or considering future career paths.
The course develops key 21st century competencies: Communication, Collaboration, Critical & Creative Thinking, Research, and Digital Literacy. Students also learn about personal branding and are introduced to Artificial Intelligence in the context of tomorrow’s workplace.
Students are assessed continuously through group work, participation, and a final project presentation. Each student receives a personalised certificate with formative feedback on the core skills they’ve demonstrated.
Yes. Host family accommodation is available to support students travelling from other regions who wish to take part. Please enquire for more information.
The course costs €75 per student, with discounts available for groups of 20 or more.
Get in touch for group rates and to reserve your preferred dates.
Make your TY programme count. Give your students the confidence, skills, and future-ready mindset they deserve with TY Skills cape.
Spaces are limited—contact us today at [email protected] to book your school’s place.
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