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On 1st October 2024, Youthreach Kiltimagh took centre stage at the prestigious Junk Kouture Live Finals in the RDS Dublin with their stunning and thought-provoking creation, “Earthly Elegance.” The event, a nationwide celebration of creativity and sustainability, highlighted the incredible talents of young designers across Ireland—and Youthreach Kiltimagh’s design made a lasting impression. Inspired by themes of Positive Mental Health, Grounding, and Biodiversity, the “Earthly Elegance” team—led by Geraldine Doherty and represented by models Amanda Beca, Rianna Prendergast, and Gabriele Bacyte—crafted a masterpiece…

Education & Training Boards vow to ‘leave no learner behind’ in next election Ireland’s Education & Training Boards (ETBs) including Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB – collectively the largest providers of education and training in the country- have committed to working with the Electoral Commission to encourage voter participation, and to challenge all political parties to tackle inequality in the upcoming general election and new programme for government. The pledge was made to over 200 delegates attending the Education & Training Boards Ireland…

Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) co-hosted a dynamic event, the North West Tech Summit 2024, aimed at guiding employers through the opportunities provided by the three Tech Apprenticeships delivered in Sligo Training Centre. These apprenticeships delivered in cybersecurity, software development and computer engineering equip apprentices with valuable experience and skills while earning on the job. The summit brought together local businesses, educators, and industry leaders to showcase how tech apprenticeships can help bridge…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is seeking a specialist youth work service with experience of providing services to young people, to deliver a cross-border service to young people 14 – 24 years based in counties Leitrim and Sligo. Youthscape Plus (YSP), funded under PEACEPLUS, is a cross border, cross community intervention programme, incorporating the collective strengths of South West College (SWC) – lead partner, Donegal Youth Services (DYS), Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), Tides Training (TT),…

Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) has taken note of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) announcement regarding planned industrial action in September. MSLETB expresses deep disappointment at this decision and urges the TUI to engage in renewed dialogue over the coming weeks to prevent unnecessary disruption to students and educators. The disagreement revolves around implementing the 1999 TUI/IVEA Transfer Agreement. MSLETB confirms that it is fully compliant with all sectoral and national agreements. MSLETB has consistently applied the agreement…

Mayo College of Further Education and Training (MCFET) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a significant Erasmus+ grant of €625,316. This latest achievement marks another milestone in the college’s commitment to providing exceptional Erasmus+ opportunities for its students. With this funding, MCFET’s total awarded funds soar to an impressive €2.1 million over the past eight years, underscoring its dedication to excellence in education. The newly secured funding will enable MCFET to further enhance its Erasmus+ programme incorporating vocational training periods…

Féile Mhaigh Eo, a brand-new festival celebrating young musical talent, made its debut at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Saturday. What set this launch apart was the spotlight on a Youth Council of musicians aged 11 to 17 who led the event with their performances and speeches. This festival, forming part of the “We Are Music Generation 2024”, initiative, co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the ArtsCouncil and the Department of Education, aims to showcase the incredible young musical talents across County Mayo,…

Register of Electors Date Action Monday March 4th 2024 Eligible staff employed by MSLETB on this date entitled to vote in election Monday April 8th 2024 Provisional Electoral Roll available Wednesday April 10th 2024 – by 5pm Amendments to register of electors to be submitted by 5pm to [email protected] Friday April 12th 2024 Final register of electors available Nominations Date Action Friday April 12th 2024 Last day for giving notice of election Thursday April 25th 2024 – by 1pm Last date for receipt of nominations Thursday April 25th 2024…

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have announced the details for this year’s Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2024 (LYCGS). LYCGS supports volunteer-led youth club/group activities at a local level. The Scheme, which provides grant aid towards the costs of running clubs/groups is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is administered locally by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB on behalf of DCEDIY. The Scheme supports voluntary youth club/group activities for young people;…

The MSLETB Sligo-Leitrim Arts Education Grant Scheme offers support to educational initiatives that encourage and develop an appreciation, understanding or practice of the arts in the context of providing opportunities in arts education directed at adults. Applications are invited from voluntary and professional arts groups or individual arts practitioners for funding towards workshops, events, projects, exhibitions or productions with clearly defined arts education benefit, in counties Sligo and Leitrim. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19th April 2024. Please email [email protected]…

The Reach Fund 2024 (Formerly the MAEDF – Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund) The Reach Fund 2024 (Formerly the MAEDF – Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund) MSLETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service, in conjunction with SOLAS, invites local community education providers/groups to apply for funding under the REACH Fund 2024. The aim of the Reach Fund is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly…