VEC Administration Centre, Market Street, Monaghan.
Tel: 047 30888 Fax: 047 30889 E-mail: educ@monaghanvec.ie

A support service for those (aged between 15 and 18 years) who drop out of the school system early .  Youtreach centres located in Monaghan and Castleblayney

 YOUTH WORK

Description of the Youth work and the work of the County Youth Officer under the Youth Work Act 2001

SITE NAVIGATION AT A GLANCE

OVERVIEW

  • Welcome - A note on the website together with recent news and contact address.
  • About Us - An overview of the VEC's role.
  • Mission Statement - A statement on the VEC's organisational & operational principals.
  • Education Plan - "Changing Needs - Changing Responses" - A Lifelong Learning Agenda for Co. Monaghan 2006 - 2010
  • Committee Members & Staff - A list of the committee plus staff members at headquarters.
  • New Legislation - Brief information on new legislation relating to VEC's.
  • News- Link to Recent VEC news.
  • Customer Service - links to Customer Service Plan and Charter
  • Publications - A list of publications on offer from the VEC.

ADULT & FURTHER EDUCATION

  • About Us - An overview of the role of the VEC in adult education.
  • Adult Education Night Classes - A list of courses including locations, timetables, enrolments and prices. The timetable is updated twice a year in Autumn and Spring.
  • Adult Education Day and Summer Classes - Courses available during the year and how to apply.
  • Adult Literacy - Information on the VEC's literacy service.
  • Intensive Basic Education Programmes Information on courses on offer from the Adult and Basic Skills Unit.
  • Monaghan Institute - A link to the web site of Monaghan Institute of Further Education & Training (MIFET).
  • VTOS - Details on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) - a training programme for the long-term unemployed.
  • IT Outreach - Details on I.T. training opportunities for rural community and business groups.
  • Adult Guidance - Details on the guidance counsellor service available to adults.
  • Adult Education Grants - Details on grants for disadvantaged adults undertaking educaiton courses.

SCHOOLS
& SUPPORT SERVICES

Map - Where the VEC schools are located in County Monaghan

Beech Hill College, Monaghan
Ballybay Community College
Castleblayney College

Inver College, Carrickmacross
Largy College, Clones

Coláiste Oiriall

  •  A note from the Principal together with information on courses/subjects, sports facilities, transition year, management, when to enrol, adult education courses, recent news and events. 

  • Scholarships - Information on Third Level and PLC grants available to students. 
  • School Transport - Eligibility criteria, how to apply and price list.

SPORTS & RECREATION

  • Tanagh OEC - Outdoor education centre, location, activities on offer, contact details and downloadable booking form.
  • Summer Camps - Information on outdoor education camps for young people during the summer.
  • Youth Grants - Information on grants available to Youth & Sports clubs.
  • Beech Hill Sports Centre

ARTS & CULTURE

  • Garage Theatre - Programme of events updated each season, including membership and sponsorship details.
  • DADMU - Drama, Art and Design for Mutual Understanding - a cross-border arts project for young people.
  • Arts Education Programme - Information on the Arts Education Programme
  • Drama
  • School of Music

CROSS BORDER, EU & INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

  • Background - Background information on the VEC's involvement in EU funded programmes.
  • Projects - A detailed overview of the various projects.
  • News and Links - News of current activities and links to other relevant websites.
VACANCIES
  • Current Vacancies - A listing of vacancies throughout the county, updated as they become available.