Further and Higher Education Opportunities
Meath Initiative for Lifelong Learning (MILL)
In May 2007 Meath County Council (MCC) in partnership with the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) launched an innovative project in progressing the demand for third level courses within the county. In 2008 the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown joined this project. The MILL project is continually developing by taking account of local learning needs.
2009/2010 MILL Courses
Courses completed:
- ITB Certificate in English Language for Academic and Work Purposes Level 1
- DkIT Introduction to Human Resource Management
- ITB Certificate in English Language for Academic and Work Purposes Level 2
- DkIT Certificate in Employment Law
Meath Working Group on Further and Higher Education
Meath Education and Training Forum was set up by the Meath County Development Board to undertake research and other initiatives on training and education provision in the county. To advance the work of the forum a working group on Further and Higher Education was established in late 2007 with the mission being to "widen opportunities for learning within county Meath". The group consists of the following membership and meet four times a year;
Chairman: Hugh Reilly CEO Meath County Enterprise Board
Vice-Chairman: Michael Kenny, Lecturer NUI Maynooth
Secretary: Amanda Smyth, Further & Higher Education Development Officer MCC
Anton Barrett, Head of Lifelong Learning, Dundalk Institute of Technology
Clodagh Byrne, Mature Student Officer, Trinity College Dublin
Orla Conlan, Access Officer Dublin City University
Marina Lennon, Student Services Manager, Open University
Jackie McCoy, Director Business Institute, University of Ulster
Pat O'Connor, Head of Business, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Michael O'Shea, Adult Guidance Officer, Meath VEC
Meath Adult Learners Festival
As part of the AONTAS national learners festival Meath VEC in partnership with Meath County Council hosted a range of lectures, seminars and workshops for adult learners from 22nd-26th February 2010.
Volunteers presented talks on 'Healthy Eating and Healthy Lifestyle', 'Grow Your Own Vegetables' and 'Mapping Your Future' to name but a few. Meath Volunteer Bureau and the National Learning Network hosted a coffee morning to welcome members of the public to learn more about their activities. Representatives from Trinity College and NUI Maynooth presented information to potential mature student applicants.
Meath Education and Training Database
www.metd.ie
The Meath Education and Training database allows, for the first time, the people of Meath to access information on educational opportunities available to them throughout the year within their own county. These Further and Higher education courses include ECDL courses, bookkeeping, flower arranging, bridge for beginners and a wide range of other courses.
There is over 35 course providers and over 500 course offerings on the website. The key element of the site is the searchable facility. Users may search by organisation, location or keyword. www.metd.ie also acts as a portal for latest news on education events and new courses based in Meath.
