First Rung Life Skills

Skills for life. Confidence for what comes next.

Every future begins somewhere. First Rung helps people take a practical, supported step into learning, work and greater independence. Our organisation combines training, mentoring and human support, with a strong focus on people who face barriers in education, employment and everyday life.

A first rung is a place to begin. It is close enough to reach, firm enough to trust and connected to somewhere you want to go. That is what we aim to provide: a practical starting point, the right support and a clear sense of progress

Our Story in Brief

Period

What it shows

Since 2008

First Rung practitioners have worked in adult learning, inclusion, mentoring and employment progression.

2007 to 2013 experience

Disability activation work shaped a structured approach to participation and labour market progression.

2017 to 2022

National Digital Skills for Citizens delivery reached more than 18,000 learners across Ireland.

Since 2018

Bespoke training and support with refugee and migrant communities.

Today

Around 300 adult learners supported annually, alongside national and European cooperation.