Officials in my Department have made enquiries with Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) in relation to your question.
VTOS is a full-time 2 year programme which is aimed at adults who are long term unemployed. LWETB has informed my officials that following a review by the management of LWETB of the VTOS programme in Longford, it was found that the programme had experienced a significant decline in learner numbers over recent years.
VTOS is one programme among many options for learners in Longford and is part of a wider Further Education and Training (FET) provision in Longford and Westmeath. LWETB has stated that they are committed to providing reskilling options for learners across a range of programmes. Other available FET provision in LWETB includes the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), a range of skills training programmes, PLC Courses and Community Education programmes. LWETB also provide an Adult Guidance Service that is confidential and free of charge , and offers assistance on selecting a programme that is best suited to a learner's individual needs.