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The Erris FreshStart programme, based in Belmullet, is a personal, social, and vocational exploration course, which helps people who may not have had educational, employment, and social opportunities by providing a safe place to learn new skills.

People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.

People can learn more about post-Leaving Certificate courses taking place at Galway Community College at its annual open day on Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.

A ‘back to employment’ grant scheme for employers who take on apprentices must be included within the Redundant Apprentice Scheme to allow apprentices to complete their apprenticeships.

Moate Business College is the leading provider of further education in the Midlands. It provides full-time and part-time courses for approximately 450 students each year. Courses range from Childcare to Art and Design, and Sport and Leisure to Computer Studies. There is a choice of 14 different courses. Students at MBC benefit from top of the range facilities and equipment much of which has been upgraded – once again - during the summer of 2009. The college offers students the opportunity to study in a friendly environment, which caters for their needs. Upon completion of their studies at MBC, students will receive a FETAC certificate combined with other qualifications such as the BTEC Diploma in Social Care or the OCR Higher Diploma in Administration. With these qualifications students are fully equipped to enter the work force or to progress to degree courses in higher education colleges.

The Presentation Secondary School, Galway, has provided post Leaving Certificate courses since the 1990s. It has built up a strong tradition in equipping its students with skills, particularly in its information technology and business courses.

A presentation of Advanced Craft Certificates, to mark the successful completion of their apprenticeship training, was made to over 120 craftspeople from throughout the Midlands region by Deputy Mary O’Rourke at a ceremony held earlier last Friday October 9 in Mullingar.

The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Éamon Ó Cuív TD recently presented advanced craft certificates to some 200 craftspersons from Mayo, Galway, and Roscommon, to mark the successful completion of their apprenticeship training with FÁS.