CAO Round A 2011

For those of you who applied to the CAO as mature students you should have received notification of offers by now. Even if you have received a letter offering you a place by a college prior to now you MUST still accept it through the CAO. All offers issued by colleges prior to the 6th July are provisional. Official offers can only be given and accepted through the CAO.

If you had been offered a place by a college and did not receive an official CAO offer, don't panic! First check that whether your offer is conditional, if it is (on the basis of leaving certificate or FETAC results) then you should expect to receive your offer through the CAO at the Round Zero stage, which is in early August. It can help to double check this information with the college admissions section. If your offer was not conditional but you did not receive notification through the CAO contact the admissions department of the college.

If you are unsure what to do or have concerns relating to your CAO application feel free to contact us via the form to the right or at 041 9842030.

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.

Free Return to Study Course in Louth

• Thinking of returning to education on a part-time basis?
• Would you like to develop a new interest?
• Would you like to meet new people?
• Would you like an introduction to Computers, Sociology, Psychology, Business Studies, Communications, Art and Study Skills?
• Improve your maths?

County Louth VEC's BTEI programme is running a Return to Study programme for 3 hours per day, 3 days per week for 6 weeks starting in May.

This course is free for adults with less than Upper Second Level education (Leaving Certificate or equivalent) and for adults in receipt of social welfare (or their adult dependents).

For further information call 041 9842030 or fill in the contact form on the right of this page.

Welcome!

Welcome to all adults returning to education for the 2010-2011 year. For those of you who are new to our service we are a guidance and information service who try to help you to take your next steps in education and/or employment.

The new school year may appear to be very daunting and you may think it is far too early to be considering your next options. However, when you are ready we are here for you. You can make an appointment through the form to the right of this page, by calling us on the phone at 041 9842030, dropping in to our Information Centre in our King Street, Drogheda office or by emailing us at laegis@louthvec.ie.

Wishing you the best of luck with your studies!

Mock Interviews

For those of you attending college interviews over the next few weeks don't forget to book your mock interview with us. Mock interviews help you to thoroughly prepare for interviews with colleges or universities.
Fill in the form on the right hand side of this page, give us a call at 041 9842030 or drop into us to schedule your mock interview.

Aontas Adult Learner's Festival

Aontas is the national adult learning organisation and are a voluntary body promoting adult learning nationwide.

As part of their work they organise an annual Adult Learner's Festival which both celebrates the work of adult education providers and their learners and also promotes the activities of these providers.

So come on, support Adult Learners in your local area! Log on to www.adultlearnersfestival.com and check out what events are on near you!