20/08/2026
The Training Support Grant (TSG) in Ireland provides up to €1,000 per year for eligible jobseekers and scheme participants to access fast, short-term training. It covers practical certifications or immediate skills gaps (such as Safe Pass, driving licenses, or QQI Level 6 courses) that directly block a job offer.Key FeaturesMaximum Funding: Up to €1,000 per calendar year.Course Level: Up to and including QQI Level 6.Duration: Short-term, practical courses designed for rapid labor market entry.Exclusions: Does not replace standard Education and Training Board (ETB) programs or long-term college degrees.EligibilityAvailable to individuals on qualifying social welfare payments (such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit) or specific activation schemes like the Work Placement Experience Programme.Must align with an agreed Personal Progression Plan (PPP).How to ApplyApplications cannot be made independently online; you must be referred or processed directly by an Employment Personal Adviser, Case Officer, or Job Coach.Speak with an officer at your local Intreo Centre to identify a training need and request approval before booking a course.If you would like, please share:Your current employment status or welfare payment. The specific course or certification you need
