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NEXT week Lisdoonvarna Secondary School will open it’s doors on the tenth year of a successful adult educa- tion programme.
The North Clare school initiated its first courses for adults in 1995 through a hugely successful pro- gramme of night classes.
Since those early days the programme has grown year on year and now offers a wide range of training and qualifications.
The school, in conjunc- tion with the Further Edu- cation and Training Awards Council (FETAC), offers courses in Business Stud- 1es/Secretarial, Childcare and Community and Health Services.
Tuition is free and stu- dents can choose from a wide range of subjects within these courses includ- ing Computer Maintenance, Payroll, Sculpture and Pho- tography.
Three years ago the school added the BTEI (Back To Education Initiative) to its programme for adults.
This programme is partic- ularly suitable for the long term unemployed, those in the workplace with basic skills and early school leav- ae
The school’s night classes also continue for the coming year as does the Farm Man- agement/Farm Accounts, New Opportunities for Farm Families and Health and Safety on the Farm of- fered in conjunction with Sherer yer
Throughout the year the school also offers the FAS Safe Pass course for those in the construction industry while adults can also avail of the opportunity to take subjects at Junior and Leav- ing Certificate levels.
An Open Evening will be held at the school on Mon- day next, September 5th from 8pm to 9.30pm.
For information on the Adult Education Pro- grammes contact Marian O’Callaghan or Teresa Con- neely at 065 7075038 or 065 7074334.