There is now a multitude of opportunities for adults who feel they did not make full use of their first chance in education. Over recent years a range of programmes has been developed to facilitate adults who want to return to education. All these programmes have a friendly and adult feel to them. Your needs are respected in a personalised and caring manner. All you need to do is make the call.
The Back to Education Initiative will provide opportunities to return to learning for young people and adults, a re-entry route for those in the workplace who wish to upgrade their skills in line with emerging needs, and with its emphasis on part time provision, the chance to combine a return to education and training with family, work and other responsibilities.
The BTEI will build on existing provision, including:
The following set of broadly agreed principles underpin the BTEI
For more information check out the Kildare VEC Website
Some courses are certified by FETAC and ECDL.
FETAC have a number of reserved places in third level colleges and this provides an excellent avenue of entry to third level for students who wish to continue to this level.