Today we have a guest post by Irene Goldrick, a teacher at Blackrock Further Education Institute, who participated in a five day, fully funded, Erasmus+ CDP course in Malaga, Spain last month. Getting there Around 1pm on Sunday 19th March, eight BFEI (Blackrock Further Education Institute) teachers gathered in Dublin airport in an atmosphere of […]
Free Intensive Intermediate English Language Course for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals A unique opportunity for qualified Healthcare workers (Nurses) who are availing of International Protection (from a refugee background who have permission to work in Ireland), who have trained outside Ireland to get intensive support with their English to achieve B1 on the Common European […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (D/CEDIY) has made funding available in 2023 for a small capital equipment grant for youth clubs or similar organisations that have or are in receipt of a grant under the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Wednesday 18th […]
Today we have a guest post from Sheila Maher at Blackrock Further Education Institute. 10 years of the ETB was marked by a week of celebrations and for everyone in BFEI this culminated in a packed and fun-filled day on Friday 3rd March. The tone of the day was set by staff and students being […]
The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. Funding for the Scheme is provided by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is administered locally by Education and Training Boards (ETBs) on behalf of DCEDIY. The ETB is considered to be a co-grantor […]
As we enjoy 10 years of DDLETB this week, here’s another reason to celebrate. DDLETB Adult Education Service South West and the Air Corps celebrate QQI achievements and the end of a project! Seven Air Corps personnel received their QQI certificates at a celebration event in head office on 21st February 2023. The group were the […]
Our ETB Hero for 2023 Jack was a student in the Croi ASD class for 6 Years in Colàiste Pobail Setanta and graduated in May 2021. Jack is on the ASD spectrum and also has Dyslexia.Jack accessed all his classes in Croi for the 1st three years of his post-primary education. With the support of the School leaders, staff […]
Today we have a guest post from Sinead Hyland. Sinead is the Regional Literacy Coordinator for Further Education and Training in DDLETB. Have you ever wondered how Rugby scores are worked out? Or have you ever helped someone use a new piece of technology? Or have you wondered whether you should start, begin, commence or […]
Celebrating 10 years since the establishment of Education and Training Boards DDLETB is joining 15 other Education and Training Boards throughout Ireland for a week-long celebration of heroes and learners from 27th February – 3rd March. To mark the milestone, a national ‘ETB Week’ is being coordinated by Education and Training Boards Ireland, which will […]
The National Learner Forum will take place on Wednesday 1st of March at the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght. What Is The National Learner Forum? The National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum is designed to provide a platform for you to share your experience in Further Education and Training. You share your experience […]
