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COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHEME 2024 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…

Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and Sligo College of Further Education (SCFE) welcomed Minister Simon Harris, the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, to the Clarion Rd. campus to meet the inaugural class of tertiary degree students in General Nursing. Minister Harris, known for his unwavering commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all, took the time to engage with the students who are part of this groundbreaking initiative. The tertiary degree programme, developed in collaboration with…

The Board of the Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is pleased to announce the formal appointment of Mr. Tom Grady as the Chief Executive (CE) of MSLETB. This decision reflects Mr. Grady’s outstanding leadership and dedication during his tenure as Acting Chief Executive since 2018. Mr. Grady has demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities and a deep commitment to the mission and values of MSLETB throughout his time as Acting CE. He has effectively overseen the organisation’s operations, contributing to its growth,…

The recently launched youth service, An Cosán, Erris UBU youth service celebrated a successful launch event at Áras Inis Gluaire on Friday, June 2nd. Operated by Foróige and funded by the Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB), this much-anticipated service aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for young people between the ages of 10 and 25 in Belmullet, Eachléim, and Cornboy. The UBU Your Place Your Space scheme, under the auspices of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability,…

Minister for Education Norma Foley visited Coláiste Iascaigh, Co. Sligo today (19th of May) for the official opening of a building extension to the premises. Minister Foley was welcomed by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training (MSLETB) Board Chief Executive Tom Grady, Director of Schools Mary Madden, Coláiste Iascaigh Principal, Thomas Coggins, and Representatives from the Student Council. Extensive work has been carried out with the development of a new science lab with a preparation area, two additional classrooms and the reconfiguration…

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) has launched its Strategy Statement setting out their core values, mission and strategic goals for 2023-2027. It has been developed following a wide-ranging consultation process and takes into account key policy, strategy and legislation at local, national and European level.  Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is the driving force behind the provision of educational and training services across the three counties with 16,724 learners registered in 2022.  Over 1,500 fully…

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 28th April 2023. Please email [email protected]…