Mayo
Mayo Healthy Reading Scheme
Designed to guide individuals in their choice of self-help books which can then be used in tandem with any suggestions for treatment made by a health professional.
MSLETB Adult Educational Guidance Service Education and Guidance
The Adult Educational Guidance and Information Service provides impartial and confidential advice, guidance and information to adults in relation to their education, training and careers. The service is for adults who: are considering returning to or continuing with education; are having difficulties in finding or keeping suitable employment due to lack of appropriate education qualifications; wish to explore new forms of further education or training available in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim. Impartial information on local, regional and national adult education is available to the general public.
Sarah McGeough, Adult Educational Guidance Counsellor (Claremorris) E: sarahmcgeough@msletb.ie / T: 086 852 1901
Erin Gavin, Adult Education Guidance Counsellor (Ballina) E: eringavin@msletb.ie / T: 086 852 1905 / 096 24017
Barbara Ronayne Adult Educational Guidance Counsellor / Coordinator (Castlebar) E: barbararonayne@msletb.ie / T: 094 903 5814
Lorraine Staunton, Adult Guidance Information Officer E: lorrainestaunton@msletb.ie / T: 094 904 1015 / 086 033 4679
MSLETB Adult Literacy Service Education and Guidance
The Adult Basic Education Service provides literacy and numeracy tuition in a supportive environment for adults who need to develop their skills in reading, writing, spelling, maths and using everyday technology.
T: Castlebar 094 903 8038 / Westport 098 56342 / Claremorris and Ballinrobe 094 936 2762 / Ballina 096 71652 / Belmullet 097 82981
Mayo Sligo Education and Training Board (MSLETB) Community Education Programme Community
The purpose of the Community Education Grants scheme is to promote and/or develop community education initiatives in local community settings. The scheme seeks to create opportunities for people to identify their learning needs, learn in their own communities and to support progression routes from this important base in the community, thus engaging communities in a process of empowerment and change.
School Completion Programme
Aims to have a significant positive impact on numbers of pupils who successfully complete post-primary school. There are two programmes in Mayo for education and guidance under the Department of Education and Skills, administered by Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education & Training Board.
T: Sarah Sheridan, South Mayo: 087 328 6276 / Email: sarahsheridan@msletb.ie or Sheila Feeney, North Mayo: 087 670 3710 / Email: sheilafeeney@msletb.ie
