FAS is the national training and employment authority, it anticipates the needs of, and responds to, a constantly changing labour market which employs over 2 million people.
Through a regional network of 66 offices and 20 training centres, FÁS operates training and employment programmes; provides a recruitment service to jobseekers and employers, an advisory service for industry, and supports community-based enterprises.
COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTRES 
Community Training Centres are independent community based organisations funded by FAS, they are involved in youth development. They look after the training and employment of early school leavers, primarily aged between 16 and 21. The Community Training Centres are the FAS response to Youthreach.
FAS provides a Training Allowance to participants in the centres. The training is certified leading to recognised awards on the National Framework of Qualifications.
There are over 40 Community Training Centre locations around the country, 14 of these are situated in Dublin.
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