Grant Forms Available Now!

Hi everyone
Grant forms are now available on http://www.studentfinance.ie/.
It is now possible to apply online if you are applying to the VECs in Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Dublin.
It is also possible to apply online if your awarding authority is Meath County Council. For those of you applying to Louth, Monaghan or Fingal County Councils you will have to apply through the paper version which can also be downloaded from the site.
It is advisable to start the process of applying for your grants as soon as possible as we expect there to be a very large number applying this year.
If you are having any difficulties with completing the application forms contact us through the form on the right or at 041 9842030.

VTOS Graduations

Congratulations to VTOS students graduating today and Tuesday. We would like to wish you all the best for the future and to remind you that we are here all summer to offer support and assistance with the completion of funding applications forms.

If you are considering participating in a VEC programme such as VTOS, or even just thinking about returning to education, call in to see us or make an appointment by filling out the form on the right.

Springboard Closing Date

The closing date for Dundalk IT's Springboard courses is today, so if you are thnking of applying you'd better do so today!

Some of the other colleges who are offering Springboard programmes (and many are accessible from County Louth - DCU, Blanchardstown IT, DIT, etc) have later closing dates - check out http://www.bluebrick.ie/ to see if there is one that interests you!

New Courses offered by Meath Partnership

Meath Partnership have a number of upcoming courses aimed at rural entrepreneurs in County Meath.

Further information available here.

Adult Education Information Sessions

There are two information sessions being held in Dundalk this month.

The first is the Be Somebody Fair being organised by Louth Leader Partnership's Outreach Project with the aim of promoting opportunities that exist for unemployed people in training, education and work. This is being held in the Redeemer Centre on 20th June from 9.30am - 1pm.

The second is the Adult Education Information Morning, hosted by Louth VEC's Adult Education Service, this will showcase the adult education options available in Dundalk. It is being held in the Adult Education Centre, Chapel Street, Dundalk (the old ESB building) on the 23rd June from 11am - 1pm.

Come along to either of these events to find out what opportunities might be available for you locally.

State Exams

Good luck to all our learners who are commencing their Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate exams today!!

Tips on preparing for your exams.

For those of you doing Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate exams you are coming up to the peak of the mountain. However, this last push can be hardest part of the climb.

The Irish Independent suggest ten top tips to get through this last preparation period.
Click here to read their top tips.

Good luck to you all and remember, your tutors and the laegis service are here to help, don't struggle in silence, contact us if you need any assistance.