Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) is a leading provider of further education and training in County Laois.
The centre offers a wide range of courses for adults of all ages from school leavers to those who want to return to education.
The courses offered in Abbeyleix FETC are a great option for those who are looking to upskill, retrain for a new career or prepare for third level education.
These courses are designed to be work-focused and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace or to progress to third level education.
Courses offer flexible learning and there are no fees for any of the courses offered in Abbeyleix FETC. Furthermore, you may retain your social welfare payments if you meet certain criteria as set out by the Department of Social Protection.
Some of the courses offered at Abbeyleix FETC include:
- Advanced art
- Art, Craft & Design
- Art with Animation
- Biosciences
- Business with Accounting
- Business Management
- Healthcare Support
- Nursing Studies
- Return to Learning
The centre has proved to be a valuable asset to the community in Abbeyleix with a range of part time and night classes which generated huge interest this year.
In conjunction with the LOETB Community Education and Adult Literacy Services the centred offered successful courses in areas such as cookery, sign language, chair yoga, internet skills and horticulture.
Christy Casserly who recently completed the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support course encouraged anyone thinking of returning to education to “take the leap”, he says “At the age of 56 starting the course I thought what have I done, but I could not have been more wrong” Christy credits the support he received from tutors and his classmates with putting him on the right track to succeeding in his chosen career in Healthcare.
It isn’t just those who are returning to education who will benefit from the courses offered in Abbeyleix, Connor Fitzpatrick enrolled in the Biosciences programme after his Leaving Cert and he would urge any school leaver to consider a Post Leaving Cert (PLC) course in Abbeyleix FETC, he said: “I would urge anyone to do a PLC course, I now feel ready and prepared to tackle any challenge that comes my way as I head towards third level education. The support and care provided to the students in Abbeyleix FETC is second to none”.
The success rates for PLC courses in Ireland are very high. According to a recent survey, 85% of PLC graduates are either in employment or further education within six months of completing their course.
In addition to the courses they offer, Abbeyleix FETC also provide a range of support services to students, including career guidance, study skills support, I.T. support fund and a free bus service. The bus services Portarlington, Mountmellick, Portlaoise, Mountrath and Rathdowney.
If you are looking to improve your skills, change careers, or progress to third level, then Abbeyleix FETC is a great place to start.
For information on the courses offered and to register your interest visit www.abbeyleixfetc.ie.
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