Matt Carthy
Question:157. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to develop and support further and higher education in County Monaghan. [27030/21]
View answerThursday, 20 May 2021
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The Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020-2024 Future FET: Transforming Learning is built on three main pillars of building skills, fostering inclusion and creating pathways. The contribution of each Education and Training Board (ETB) to the delivery of the strategy is captured in their strategic performance agreements with SOLAS. New iterations of these agreements are currently in development.
FET provision in County Monaghan is delivered or contracted by Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB). The 2021 funding allocation from SOLAS to CMETB for FET services and provision is €27,736,001.
While there are no higher education institutions in County Monaghan, a broad range of FET provision takes place in a wide range of settings, including
- Level 5 and Level 6 programmes available at Monaghan Institute,
- A wide range of part time adult basic education programmes, including Community Education and basic skills provision,
- English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses,
- Specialist Training Provision or people with disabilities,
- Specific Skills Training for unemployed people,
- Local Training Initiatives available in Castleblayney and Clones
- Education and training for early school leavers at three Youthreach facilities, and
- Upskilling and reskilling opportunities for workers provided via the Skills to Advance and Skills to Work initiatives.
There are currently 1,410 learners enrolled in FET programmes throughout the county and future plans will be set out in the strategic performance agreement currently in preparation between SOLAS and CMETB.