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Facing the downturn

Facing the downturn. Is education a way forward for you?. Facing the downturn How can we help? . I’m thinking of going to college I’d like to look at my options … What about fees, grants and funding ? I want to find something at the right level for me

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Facing the downturn

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  1. Facing the downturn Is education a way forward for you?

  2. Facing the downturn How can we help? I’m thinking of going to college I’d like to look at my options… What about fees, grants and funding? I want to find something at the right level for me I want to take up studies part-time / full-time

  3. Facing the downturn What is available at your local VEC? Information and Support Information about education opportunities and pathways Support with queries about funding and grants Lifelong Learning Services Education courses from Basic Skills to pre-University courses A supportive learning environment Dedicated education guidance service

  4. Learning Opportunities and Support Services Lifelong Learning with Co. Meath VEC NFQ Last slide

  5. PLC Colleges welcome and encourage applications from mature students A wide range of vocational and technological courses and pre-University courses Link to full course listing PLC centres in 3 locations: College of Further Education, Dunboyne Beaufort College, Navan St. Oliver’s Post Primary - Oldcastle Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) CollegesGoing to College the PLC Way

  6. BTEI offers part time opportunities to young people and adults to return to learning Provides opportunities for those in the workplace to update their skills Mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekend sessions Courses take place throughout the county FREE to anyone who has not completed the full Leaving Certificate Back to Education Initiative Learning part-time • Courses include • Computer skills • Beginners, Intermediate • ECDL • PC Maintenance • Basic Office Skills • Care Skills • Healthcare • Childcare • Special Needs • English, Irish, Maths • Junior Cert , Leaving Cert • Art • New courses are added at regular intervals

  7. Opportunities with VTOS VTOS offers a 2-year education programme An opportunity to continue your education and training An opportunity to develop new skills A chance to gain certification at a range of levels You can join if you are aged 21 or over, in receipt of a Social Welfare payment /credits (6 months), and have not completed the Leaving Certifcate. Range of Certification levels FETAC City & Guilds Junior Certificate Leaving Certificate Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) option FIT (Fast track to IT) Vocation Training Opportunity SchemeLearning full-time

  8. Basic Skills Education Meath VEC has a county-wide network offering a range of supports to adults improving their reading, writing, spelling and numeracy skills. • New short intensive courses (14 weeks) • Weekdays, weekends or evenings (depending on demand) • Group sizes are limited to eight Courses include: • · Communications • · Computer Skills • · Mathematics • · Personal and Interpersonal Skills • · Personal Effectiveness • · Preparation for Work • · Work Orientation • · Office Procedures • · Consumer Awareness • · Living in a Diverse Society • · Video Expression • · Caring for Children • · Child Development and Play

  9. The Adult Education Service provides a wide range of learning opportunities for adults Computers & Technology, Languages, Hobbies and Leisure, Health, Fitness and Sport, Personal Development, Professional Development Courses take place usually one evening per week for 2 to 3 hours in duration Information and enrolment evenings are held in September and January Centres: Navan (2 centres), Dunshaughlin, Dunboyne, Nobber, Longwood, Oldcastle, Rath Chairn, Bettystown Adult Education

  10. Information The Information service is open to the public Education opportunities full-time, part-time and distance learning options Information provided on general interest courses right up to Masters level Support with funding and grants Meath Adult Education Guidance Service We offer information, advice and guidance on returning to education, progressing from a course or changing career direction for adults • Guidance • Open to participants of learning programmes • Exploring education and career interests and opportunities • Guidance with planning and choices • Practical support with preparing for new education courses and employment Confidential & Free Service

  11. If you are thinking of education opportunities Why not contact us? Thank you ✆ 046 9068 249 ✉ maegs@meathvec.ie

  12. Going to College the PLC Way Health and Community Care • Applied Social Studies • Nursing Studies • Childcare • Special Needs Assistant Pre-University Courses • Pre-University Arts • Pre-University Science • Journalism • Multimedia/ Computers Art Portfolio Business Courses • Business and Marketing Studies/ Pre-University Business • Auctioneering and Estate Agency • Sports Management and Coaching • Beauty and Business • Security Studies • Tourism and Enterprise Advanced Certificates • Arts Administration • Applied languages and Business • Supervision in Childcare • Community Development

  13. National Qualifications Framework

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