Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
Further Education & TrainingThe 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:
- 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
BTEI Meath
LMETB FET Campus, Railway St, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 X407
Contact: Serena Duffy
Tel: 086 067 6656
Email: [email protected]
BTEI Louth
LMETB FET Campus, Chapel St, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 C7D8
Contact: Alma Sheelan
Tel: 086 068 9542
Email: [email protected]