Gorey Adult Education Centre Open Day Thursday 18 May 10.00 to 13.00

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Boards’ educational and training provision includes second-level schools, further education colleges and a range of adult and further education centres delivering education and training programmes, Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs), Youthreach centres, Outdoor Education and Youth Services.

20,400 Students & Learners
1,489 Staff
668 Different Courses
24 Further Education & Training Centres
13 Post Primary Colleges
3 Community Schools under Joint Trusteeship
€100m annual budget
319 Companies Supported
13 different apprenticeships (with 295 different employers)

The Adult Education Centre in Gorey located on the Avenue offers a variety of educational programmes and opportunities.

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
VTOS courses are ideal for second chance adult learners over the age of 21 and not in employment. Mature students and early school leavers often pursue VTOS with the intention of trying a new career or area of study before committing to a third level degree. Equally, many VTOS learners acquire skills and knowledge that allows them to progress directly to employment in a range of areas.
Adult learners can develop study skills, learn how to write assignments and acquire Business Administration & Employability skills qualifications.
VTOS staff will be available on the day to advise about supports on offer in the Centre. Given the recovering economy in Ireland this year, local employers and those considering pathways to a national QQI qualification can talk to tutors and students about the various modules achieved and opportunities available after completing a VTOS program, all of which are delivered in Gorey.
Please contact vtos@wwetb.ie or Ph 053 9421791 for further details.

Adult Educational Guidance and Information Service
A first step to accessing information and guidance support with regard to choosing a course or gaining a qualification is to contact the Co. Wexford Adult Educational Guidance Service. This free and confidential service is available in Gorey Adult Education Centre. It gives adults an opportunity to explore and discuss options when it comes to education and training as well as supporting adults in making choices with regard to career/work opportunities. You can make an appointment to meet an Adult Guidance Counsellor by calling into Gorey Adult Education Centre or by contacting the service directly: Ph: 053-9152067 Email: adultguidance@wwetb.ie Website: www.wwaegs.ie.

Back to Education Initiative BTEI
BTEI delivers part time flexible accredited education programmes. BTEI is designed to ensure you build on your skills, develop new skills to help you to return to work or progress in your current job. Delivery is flexible around family or work commitments. No fees are involved if you have not completed your Leaving Certificate, are in receipt of a social welfare payment or hold a medical card. For September 2017, courses include Retail Sales Techniques, Introduction to Culinary Skills, Culinary Skills, Office Skills, Introduction to Woodwork and Metalwork, Skills for Shopwork, Future IT Skills, Reception and IT Skills, Childcare. Courses are delivered morning, afternoons or evenings. For further information please contact Liz Duffy, BTEI Coordinator 0868533677 or lizduffy@wwetb.ie

Gorey Adult Literacy Service
The Adult Literacy Service offer a variety of beginner courses to those who want to work on their reading, writing, maths or computers skills.
Learners will be offered a one to one meeting to discuss which skills they have already and those they wish to improve.
You will engage in a one to one assessment to create your own personal plan, tailored to your needs. This will give you a starting point and direction for your learning.
You will then work with a tutor who will support your efforts on a one to one basis, in a small group.
The Adult Literacy Service offers a private and confidential entry back into education in a friendly adult environment.
This year the Adult Literacy Service will be offering Digital Literacy courses for those who wish to get started with computers, tablets and smart phones.

Youthreach
Gorey Youthreach is a much-anticipated new addition to the services offered by WWETB to Gorey. Youthreach is currently run from the Gorey Adult Education Centre. The programme offers young people under the age of 21, who have not completed their secondary education, the opportunity to re-enter education and gain qualifications and skills that will allow them to progress into employment, further education, apprenticeships etc.
Gorey Youthreach will have its first students starting their Leaving Certificate Applied this September, this is a two year leaving certificate programme aimed at preparing learners for adult and working life. There is a mixture of traditional subjects like, Maths, English and Irish and specialisms in Engineering, Technology, Hair and Beauty, Leisure studies, Office Administration, Graphic and Construction Studies etc.
If you are under 21 years of age and are interested in joining Gorey Youthreach, contact Robbie McCabe (Youthreach Coordinator) at 053 9421791 or email robbiemccabe@wwetb.ie. There are currently places for 24 students and we are looking at expanding this capacity to accommodate the demand for places.