This free webinar offers invaluable insights on what happens next for Leaving Cert 2020 students, and for current third-level students.

Dr Brian Mooney, well-known education commentator and Managing Editor of Ireland’s Yearbook of Education, is among the speakers at the free webinar on August 26 offering insights on next steps for Leaving Cert 2020 and current third-level students.

The webinar will help all those who face uncertainty as they eye up third-level and further education options in the coming weeks. Hosted by Mayo Local Community Development Committee and compèred by Tom Grady, Chief Executive Officer of MSLETB, the webinar will feature:

Dr Brian Mooney, well-known education commentator and Managing Editor of Ireland’s Yearbook of Education;

Peter Egan, Director of Further Education and Training at Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education & Training Board;

Dr Orla Flynn, President, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology;

Speaking of the event, Pat Howley, Chairperson, Mayo LCDC Education & Training Working Group, said:

“As everyone knows, this has been a very difficult time for all people leaving secondary school and those who are already in college. The next phase, when colleges and other education and training institutions re-open, is also laden with uncertainty, and in this webinar we will provide some insights and practical advice to students and their families,” said

“We have lined up excellent speakers who will approach this topic from a number of different angles. They will cover relevant issues of concern, such as what exactly is blended learning and how might it look in our education institutions this coming academic year.

“There are also queries about how the assessment will take place on some courses, not to mention work placements… Throughout this webinar, we hope to address as many questions as we can.

“This webinar will not just be for students going onto third-level. We will also look at apprenticeships and further education.”

Mr Howley explained:

“We are inviting questions from students and their families beforehand. These can be submitted to the webinar host, Liam Horan, or by private chat during the event. The webinar will automatically archive on the page immediately after it finishes so that it can be viewed by people unable to attend on the night.”

Tune in to the free Webinar

Tune in to the webinar at 8 pm on Wednesday, August 26, for invaluable insights on the next steps for Leaving Cert 2020 and current third-level students. Advance registration is not required.  Click on the link from 7.50 pm onwards on August 26.

Mayo Careers Fair

The annual Mayo Careers Fair is held in GMIT’s Mayo Campus in Castlebar and is hosted by Mayo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). The event is supported by Mayo County Council; MSLETB; HSE; Mayo Local Employment Services; Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP); GMIT; Údarás na Gaeltachta; South West Mayo Development Company; Mayo North East LEADER Partnership.

Members of the organising committee are Pat Howley, Michael Gill, Anne Ronayne, Pamela Ní Thaidhg, Orlagh Denneny, Tim Rogers, Liam Horan.

For further information contact Liam Horan on 094 9542965.

SOURCE: Materials provided by Mayo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
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