Agreement to support more learning and training in Limerick communities
A NEW agreement between Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (the ETB) has been formally signed.
The agreement commits to supporting community-based learning across the Midwest and recognises the importance of making education accessible to all.
Borne of an already fruitful and long standing partnership, the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reaffirms the positive and mutual benefits of the collaboration for learners in primary, post-primary and tertiary education in the region.
MIC and the ETB already collaborate on the delivery of a number of programmes and projects, including the Teacher Education Access Programme (TEAP) offered at MIC, a programme designed for mature learners who wish to gain entry to the Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) degree at the College.
The Certificate in General Learning and Personal Development (CGLPD), a two-year programme for those with intellectual disabilities and devoted to the academic learning, personal growth and career development prospects of the student.
The MoU identifies a number of mutual interests, including collaboration on the co-design and co-delivery of existing and new programmes, enhanced progression opportunities to higher education courses.
These include further education and training provision and collaboration on the new development of co-located facilities in Limerick and Clare with closer integration of real estate and strategic objectives for the region.
George O’Callaghan, Chief Executive, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, said; “With a shared tradition and history of collaboration with Mary Immaculate College, the ETB looks forward through this MoU to now further strengthen this collaboration across a range of areas including the primary, post-primary and tertiary education sectors.”
The agreement further commits to the establishment of a Steering Group, led by the President of MIC, Eugene Wall and Chief Executive of the ETB, George O'Callaghan.
They will lead a strategic process of substantive progress and collaboration in education and training provision across the region.