Training and Education

What Training Options are open to you?

There are a range of training options open to both individuals and to businesses in Leitrim.

Training Options for Individuals

Do you want to return to education full-time, part-time or just one-day courses? Do you know what type of course you are looking for, what college provides the course or what the costs of the course are?

Leitrim Adult Guidance Service provides information, advice and guidance on training and education. The service is free and confidential. They also assist with applying for courses, money matters, childcare supports, qualifications etc. The Information Centre has a library of careers and education information and gives you access to the internet to do your research. For further information please contact Jane Nolan - Information Officer on Tel: +353 (0) 71 9621371 / 086 7743329 or e-mail: i#n#f#o#|#l#e#i#t#r#i#m#a#d#u#l#t#g#u#i#d#a#n#c#e#.#c#o#m

Solas - is the new Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. It is responsible for funding, planning and co-ordinating training and further education programmes. SOLAS is responsible for the funding, planning and co-ordinating the wide range of training and further education programmes in Ireland. For further information please call: + 353 (0) 1 607 0500 or e-mail: i#n#f#o#|#s#o#l#a#s#.#i#e

Leitrim Third Level Initiative provides courses from colleges such as Athlone IT, the Irish Academy of Public Relations and others. Courses are offered on a part-time basis in Carrick on Shannon. Fees are payable to the relevant college and some support is available from RoLe Skillnet. The option is there to work with businesses to identify what courses they want for their employees locally and we will help source a college provider and provide lecture rooms where possible. For further information call: +353 (0) 71 9650496 or e-mail: t#h#i#r#d#l#e#v#e#l#|#l#e#i#t#r#i#m#c#o#c#o#.#i#e

Leitrim County Enterprise Board deliver a range of courses for individuals who wish to start their own business. Examples of courses offered in Leitrim include is it time to start you own venture? Start your Own Business; Managing your Accounts and; Occupational First Aid. Other courses of short duration are also offered e.g. manual handling; website development etc. For further information please contact: +353 (0) 71 9620450 or e-mail: i#n#f#o#|#l#e#i#t#r#i#m#e#n#t#e#r#p#r#i#s#e#.#i#e

Leitrim Development Company provides supports to adults returning to education as well as provided a number of courses in the childcare, hospitality and youth/community development areas. For Further information please contact: +353 (0) 71 9641770 or e-mail: i#n#f#o#|#l#d#c#o#.#i#e

There are a number of colleges within a radius of Leitrim offering courses across a range of disciplines. The colleges offer a number of programmes to assist individuals who are unemployed to get back into education. The colleges in the area include:

Athlone IT - Contact the Adult and Continuing Education Dept at +353 (0)90 64 83050

Sligo IT - Contact +353 (0) 7191 55222

South West College, Enniskillen - Contact +44 845 603 1881

Cavan Institute - Contact +353 (0) 49 4332633