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On Thursday the 6th of February, 115 adult learners from Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim came together at the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon for a regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum. The event provided an opportunity for learners to share their experiences, discuss their learning journeys, and contribute to shaping the future of further education across Ireland.    The National FET Learner Forum is a collaborative initiative led by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, in partnership with…

Michael Walshe Principal St Brendans College, Mary Madden Director of Schools, Tom Grady Chief Executive, Anita Gallagher Deputy Principal Davitt College and John Bones Principal (Acting) St Joseph’s Community College pictured at the ETBI post primary Principals and Deputy Principals conference representing Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board. During the two-day conference, delegates listened to keynotes delivered by Broadcaster and Mental Health Advocate Brent Pope, President of the GAA Jarlath Burns and a panel discussion on Senior Cycle Reform. For more…

MSLETB is proud to celebrate the achievements of one of our talented Aadila Iyamah  from St. Patrick’s College, Lacken Cross, Co. Mayo. who recently participated in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Representing her school and local community, she embarked on a journey of research, innovation, and discovery. In this article, she shares her experience and what partaking in this competition meant for her. My First BT Young Scientist Experience Competing in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) was an unforgettable…

Community Education Scheme 2025 Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary Groups based in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim who wish to avail of grants under the above scheme. Community Education refers to adult education and learning, generally outside the formal education sector. It aims to empower and support communities. It is firmly community-based, with local groups taking responsibility for, and playing a key role in organising courses and deciding on programme content. The scheme enables Community group and Organisations to provide community education…

Youthreach Ballinrobe, in partnership with Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), has marked its 35th anniversary with the unveiling of a striking new wall mural at its Further Education Centre12. The vibrant artwork, which adorns the centre’s exterior, serves as a powerful testament to Youthreach’s enduring impact on young people’s lives across Mayo since its inception in 19883. The mural not only beautifies the building but also symbolises the creativity and potential of the programme’s participants. The unveiling ceremony, which…

Mayo College of Further Education & Training celebrated the success of its graduating students with special guest Minister Alan Dillion, Michael Ring and Andrew Brownlee presenting awards to the students on Friday the 8th of November. This year’s graduating class represents a wide array of more than 50 Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) and Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) courses. The breadth of courses—from business and healthcare to engineering, arts, and technology—reflects Mayo College’s commitment to providing comprehensive educational pathways that equip students with…

Sligo College of Further Education & Training (Sligo CFET) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Ulster that will provide Sligo CFET graduates with advanced entry and preferential pathways into a range of courses at the University of Ulster. This year a number of Sligo CFET graduates progressed to UU, and we expect the new MOU will increase opportunities, and enhance the supports on offer for our learners. Pictured at the signing of the MOU are Professor Ruth Fee, Dean of…

Apprentices from Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal attend Graduation Ceremony in Claremorris. 48 apprentices from Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim were among a group of 68 craft apprentices from across 16 apprenticeship programmes who graduated at a ceremony on Friday the 18th of October. An additional 154 apprentices, who recently qualified, were unable to attend the ceremony due to employment and other commitments. Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), in collaboration with Donegal Education and Training Board, presented the graduates with…

Lough Allen College is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as one of just 57 schools nationwide to pilot the new Leaving Certificate course in Drama, Film, and Theatre Studies. The course, set to begin in September 2025, will be available to incoming 5th-year students and is a fantastic opportunity for the school community. Principal Ms. Fiona Kuehl and Lead Theatre Teacher Ms. Lorraine O’Hara-McGrath proudly represented the school at the official launch event hosted by Minister for Education Norma Foley…

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…