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ATU launched a new part-time Higher Certificate in Community Development and Youth Work programme
A Mayo-based university has launched a new part-time Higher Certificate in Community Development and Youth Work programme which commences in the new year.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) launched the programme which will be delivered its Mayo campus in Castlebar from January 21 on Tuesday.
Attending the launch were representatives from local community organisations and youth development networks including guest speakers Mayo-based practitioners Breda Ruane, Youth Officer, Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (GLETB) and Anne Finn, Mayo North East Partnership. The two ladies together with other community network representatives including Sr Maureen Lally, Tochar Valley Rural Community Network, worked with staff in the ATU Department of Environmental Humanities and Social Science to develop this new long-awaited Level 6 course.
Dr Deirdre Garvey Head of Department in Environmental Humanities and Social Science, ATU Mayo commented: “This new programme will provide new opportunities to access third level education at ATU Mayo campus and will enhance our engagement with and support for communities in our region.”
Dr Justin Kerr, ATU Vice President Mayo Campus and Head of School, thanked all stakeholders who worked on developing the programme with ATU staff thus far and gave assurance to continuing this work in the future.
Breda Ruane, Youth Officer, MSLETB said: “This course is important for communities in the region. Graduates of this programme and professional youth workers can make a real difference in young people’s lives.”
Anne Finn, Mayo North East Partnership added: “Youth care organisations are in full support of the programme and will facilitate practice placement where participants can gain practical experience of working in community and youth work settings.”
The programme will be delivered in a blended format, with two consecutive days per week on the ATU Mayo campus. Applications are open until January 7 and visit the Atlantic Technological University website www.atu.ie for more details.
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