BIG DAY FOR STUDENTS

STUDENTS CAN ALSO GO ON SOCIAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TRIPS

TO mark the end of the Leaving Certificate examinations and QQI assessments, LMETB VTOS students celebrated the moment with their family and friends. The adult learners who completed their Leaving Certificate will be celebrating again this week when they receive their results!

VTOS is a full-time educational course aimed specifically at adults over the age of 21 and in receipt of a social welfare allowance.

With the help of their teachers, participants successfully completed a range of courses including Leaving Certificate, QQI General Learning course and QQI Liberal Arts/ Social Studies course where students are enabled to build up a portfolio of subjects and gain multiple certification. Opportunities for learners to attend information and shadowing days in n Third Level Colleges are facilitated throughout t the year.

Students are also prepared for the work place and many have successfully obtained employment. LAEGIS (Louth Adult Education Guidance Information Service) within LMETB offers information and guidance to individuals regarding possible progression options.

Students can also avail of the opportunity to participate in social, historical and cultural study trips including art galleries, museums, theatre, at local and national venues. These are important occasions in the academic year to support the demands of the various subjects and a chance to enjoy and explore our rich cultural heritage.

The graduation ceremony celebrated the manifold achievements of the 2017-2018 participants and certificates were presented by Imelda PruntyPrunty, LMETB Adult Education Officer. Graduates have successfully obtained further education places within LMETB and at Third Level colleges including Trinity, Maynooth, DKIT, and DCU.

LMETB is currently recruiting for their FREE Full-Time ( VTOS) and Part-Time Adult Education courses in Drogheda due to start in September. You are invited to attend their FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPEN DAY, in the d Hotel, on Wednesday 22nd August from 10.00am to 1pm where you can get further details on the many courses available.

For more information phone 041 9830870 / 041 9842030 or drop into the Continuing Education Centre, King Street, Drogheda.

Students who completed their QQI Level 5 Liberal Arts course pictured with Adult Education Officer Imelda Prunty and teaching staff at the LMETB VTOS awards held in King Street

Niall Farrelly receives his certificate for Leaving Certificate Programme completion from Adult Education Officer Imelda Prunty at the LMETB VTOS awards held in King Street. Right: John Keenan receives his certificate for completing the Leaving...

Tara McGahon-Coyle receives her certificate for QQI Level 5 Liberal Arts