FÁS works in partnership with 38 Community Training Centres (CTCs) to provide community based training for early school leavers as part of the national Youthreach programme. Community Training Centres are independent, community-based organizations which provide training and related supports for early school leavers primarily aged between 16 – 21 years who have left school with no formal or incomplete qualifications. Learners in CTCs develop individualised learning plans and participate in personal, social and vocational skills training and development leading to major awards on the National Framework of Qualifications.