Open Day at Mayo College of Further Education and Training next Thursday

Mayo College of Further Education and Training will be holding an open day in all their locations throughout Mayo on Thursday next, March 7, from 12 noon to 6pm.

The Open Day will allow potential learners to meet teachers and tour all the college facilities in the main campus locations in Ballina, Castlebar and Westport as well as in the VTOS hubs in Achill, Ballina, Ballinrobe, Castlebar and Swinford.

Mayo College of Further Education and Training was shortlisted for the 2024 Education awards in the Best Further Education Provider and Best Erasmus Provider categories. Being shortlisted for these two prestigious awards is a testament to the opportunities the college presents learners choosing to study in locations throughout Co Mayo.

The addresses of their locations are as follows:

• Castlebar Campus, Newtown, Castlebar, Co Mayo, F23EW84

• Westport Campus, Newport Road, Westport, Co Mayo, F28TP82

• Ballina Campus, Abbey Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26E264

• Achill VTOS Hub, Currane, Achill, Co Mayo F28 TF68

• Ballina VTOS Hub, Cathedral Road, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 FEF4

• Ballinrobe VTOS Hub, Neale Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo F31 FK54

• Castlebar VTOS Hub, Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23EW84

• Swinford VTOS Hub, Dublin Road, Swinford, Co Mayo, F12 DC93

Mayo College of FET will have over 60 FET/PLC Level 4, 5 and Level 6 QQI Courses on offer for September 2024, as well as two Tertiary degree courses. These courses will enable learners to meet the demands of the modern, social and economic environment. The college offers educational opportunities for school leavers, lifelong learners, returning learners and the wider community. It will serve as a dispersed centre of learning for the region, affording learners the opportunity for academic, employment and social progression.

Work placement is an integral part of all programmes. There has been significant investment in IT facilities which are of an exceptional standard. Programmes are constantly updating and developing to suit the workplace, the economy and third-level opportunities. Therefore, the success rate of learners on completion of their courses is excellent. Many have progressed to third level institutions nationally and internationally, or set up successful businesses, while others have found employment in their chosen field via well-established links with employers and business organisations in the region and elsewhere.

During the 2024-2025 academic year learners will be given the opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ paid work placement in several European countries including France, Spain, Estonia, Iceland, Germany, Finland and Denmark. In 2024 over 120 learners availed of this life changing opportunity.

There are over 100 laptops to loan to learners through the laptop loan scheme. In addition to these laptops, learners can avail of free copies of Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud, as appropriate to their course requirements.

As part of the College experience, learners can set up or join clubs and societies, play football in competition with Institutes of Technology and other FET centres. In 2024 our LGFA team played in the All-Ireland Final and our GAA team reached the All-Ireland Semi Final. There is the opportunity to gain leadership skills by becoming a class representative or member of the Student Council.

The approach to teaching and learning across our campuses is both positive and affirming. Disability Support Staff will assist learners with documented disabilities/specific learning difficulties, while our Guidance Counsellors will help those seeking careers advice or encountering personal issues.

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For more information on all the courses on offer and to apply please visit www.mayocollege.ie. Please call 094 9023134 or email castlebar@mayocollege.ie with any queries.