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STUDENTS at Ennis Adult and Community Education Centre ex- celled at the recent Youthreach Pro- gression Awards.
Youthreach Progression began in Clare as a programme essentially for young mothers but now includes early school leavers.
It offers part-time training to per- sons who want to complete their edu- cation and progress to employment/ further training once their child/chil- dren have reached school-going age.
Courses include Further Education and Training Awards Council of Ire- land (FETAC) modules such as child development and play to work expe- rience; Irish Pre-School Playgroup Association certified courses, certifi-
cate in family learning, group work and team-building programmes.
Co-ordinator Emer Mathews ex- plained that an emphasis is placed on educational, personal and social development and provision of extra curricular activities is an important element of the programme.
Ms Matthews and caretaker Eddie Keane are particularly pleased with the latest examination results.
Sheila O’Driscoll of the Depart- ment of Education and Science Cur- riculum Unit based in Shannon, who was guest speaker, explained that the Leaving Cert Applied continuously assessed and recognised individual talents.
She complimented all who had ob- tained certificates and said it was an indication of their courage and com-
mitment She also complimented the teachers on the manner in which they had delivered a very challenging pro- eramme.
Most of those who finished last year became involved in further studies.
Sonia Catlow spoke on behalf of the FETAC students and Amy Wel- ford on behalf of the other students, stressing the satisfaction and self- confidence they had derived from the programme and the wonderful en- couragement and help received from a eee
Dr Sean Conlan, head of Clare Vocational Education Committee’s Adult and Community Education Service, congratulated the certificate winners who were very much part of the lifelong learning era that had come so much to the fore in recent
years.
He recommended that students to look further into possibilities of edu- cation and training.
The programme operates from Sep- tember of July three days a week and a new in take is being considered in the weeks ahead for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The programme administration can be contacted at 065 6824819 and by email at ypp@eircom.net.
Eight students were awarded a complete Leaving Cert. Applied certificate: Amy Hewitt, Geraldine Hickey, Caroline Curtin, Lyonie Sweeney, Theresa Curran, Mary Teresa Carmody, Amy Welford and Sarah Moroney. Among them, three earned distinctions, four merits and one a pass.