Meath Education & Training Network Newsletter

Welcome to Our August Newsletter: Embrace Learning and Growth!

As we start August, we’re excited to share lots of opportunities to help you get back into education, improve your skills, and keep learning. Whether you’re starting a new educational journey or looking for ways to continue your growth, we have something for you.

Upcoming Course & Learning Events

So what can you expect at next week's Further Education and Training Open Days?

Firstly, there is no need to book a place. You just drop in on the day. Find out more info here:https://bit.ly/3yzmOkz or clicking on the poster.

Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence -

QQI Level 6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician - Navan

Invitations to next Information Session -

Wednesday 28th August at 11am

We were delighted to invite you to join us for an information session on the L6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician Traineeships, delivered with Fastrack to IT (FIT), in partnership with the AMTCE and LMETB ,both  supported by Intel Corporation , in  the AMTCE Navan training rooms .

We are commencing recruitment for the Autumn intake and will host an information session for potential learners Wednesday 28th August at 11am in the Navan training rooms; LMETB Administrative Offices, Abbey Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 N67E.

The AMTCE team, supported by LMETB Colleagues, FIT and the training partners will share a presentation and overview of the programmes,  answer any queries on the day and  will also support potential learners with an initial application and any other . A tour of the rooms will be available to all attending.

Overview on the traineeships

The Advanced Manufacturing Technician Traineeships are designed to position learners to pursue a challenging and rewarding career across a wide variety of settings in roles of manufacturing technicians.

There are two traineeships for intake September and October 2024 ( start dates circa to demand  ).

Advanced Manufacturing Technician -Pneumatics- PLSS ref 434952  - 16th September 2024 https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=434952

Advanced Manufacturing Technician -Electronics –PLSS ref 450446–28th October 2024https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=450446

These are 51 week programmes delivered on a full time basis( includes 2 week AL) , located in the AMTCE satellite training rooms in Navan

If you wish to attend this day you are most welcome and encourage anyone not previously available to join us.

Please share this invitation to your client base for potential interest and referrals .

If you would confirm your attendance, the attendance of a colleague and of your clients, to myself  and Karen I would be grateful.

For all queries please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Karen Morgan - [email protected]  here for more information.

Web: amtce.ie

News

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news for adult learners!  Well done to everyone who has been working towards this development! For the first time ever, part-time courses will be included in the free fees scheme - 44 courses will be available = https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/

Career Events/Supports

County Meath Chamber

If you're looking for a change or know someone that's looking for a job the #MeathCareersExpo is a MUST! 100's of jobs under one roof PLUS the chance to meet the employers. Wednesday 9th October Ardboyne Hotel, Navan from 12-7pm

FREE to attend & Open to ALL

Register here:

http://careersexpo.ie/

End The Commute, Meet The Employers, Live & Work In Meath!

The Meath Careers Expo is organised by County Meath Chamber & Sponsored by Meath County Council.

Meath Employment Service offers one to one support services to people living in Meath over 25 years of age.
The services provided are;
- One to one career guidance and support coaching
- Exploring employment options
- CV and cover letter preparation
- Interview skills and job coaching
- Support to start your own business through the BTWEA and STEA process
- Business Mentoring and guidance
- Education and training
- Individual grant support for training
- Regular workshops and courses.

EmployAbility Meath

We  continue to support people with injury, illness or disability  in Co Meath through the services of our Job Coach team.  Contact :  [email protected]  086 0103183 for further information or referral - https://seetec.ie/employability/

Personalised Support & Guidance  

Leaving Certificate Supports

Funding Supports Available for Students- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third-level-education/fees-and-supports-for-third-level-education/financial-supports-for-students/

Welfare/Financial/Counselling Support Services

Jacinta Kennedy Mulligan from Family Carers Ireland will  can assist with carer rights and entitlements

If carers in Louth/Meath want to contact her they can call her on 041-9710158 or email her on [email protected] or [email protected]