Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)

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The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education and Training courses  for young people over 16 years and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine a return to education and training with family, work and other responsibilities. BTEI courses are available to everyone and are offered in the mornings, afternoons and evenings in a wide variety of locations throughout the LMETB area. Priority is given to those whose education is below Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) level. Courses are free to anyone without a Leaving Certificate or anyone who is in receipt of, or is the dependant of a person in receipt of a social welfare payment or medical card.

BTEI offers courses on a part-time basis leading to certification at QQI levels 3,4 and 5 and Leaving Certificate.

Courses offered vary between locations but examples of some subject areas on offer include:

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  • Leaving Certificate Individual Subjects: English, Maths, History, Art, Geography
  • Youth Work
  • Healthcare and Childcare
  • Social Studies
  • Information Technology including ICDL
  • English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL)
  • Employment skills
  • Office Skills
  • Hairdressing and Beauty
  • Science
  • Horticulture

For more information

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BTEI Meath

LMETB FET Campus,  Railway St, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 X407

Contact: Serena Duffy
Tel: 086 067 6656
Email[email protected]

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BTEI Louth

LMETB FET Campus, Chapel St, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 C7D8

Contact: Alma Sheelan
Tel: 086 068 9542
Email: [email protected]