Adult Basic Education

Do you find that reading, writing, working with numbers, or using technology is holding you back?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We run free courses for adults in

• Reading, Writing and spelling
• Everyday Maths
• Personal Development
• Learning as a Family
• Junior Cert English and Maths
• Basic computers and technology and
• Childcare

If you join one of our courses, you will
• Be in a small group
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the city
• Have a choice of venues across the city
• Have a choice between morning, afternoon or evening courses
• Have a chance to gain a certificate (FETAC levels 1-3)

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us at Limerick City AES on O’ Connell Avenue,
• phone us on 061 -315358, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

We also offer Adult basic education opportunities for prisoners through our Education Unit in Limerick Prison. Click here to find out more

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

Re-Skilling & Upskilling: Full Time

Do you want to improve your current skills or gain new skills for personal or work-related purposes?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We offer a range of full-time courses, which can help you to update the skills you have, or gain new skills. The programme runs Monday to Friday from September to June and is funded through the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).

We run courses in
• Art Craft and Design
• Childcare
• General Studies
• Business and Secretarial
• Junior and Leaving Certificate

If you join our full-time VTOS programme, you will
• Have fun learning in friendly surroundings
• Keep your current benefits and receive a training allowance
• Receive other payments and benefits such as travel and meal allowances, books and exam fees.
• Receive support towards Childcare provision if required
• Be placed in a class group suited to your level (all levels from absolute beginners to advanced)
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the city
• Have a chance to gain a certificate (FETAC Levels 3-6 and Leaving Certificate)
• Get the help and support you need for your learning

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us Limerick Adult Education College on Presentation Court, Sexton Street (Google Map)
• phone us on 061 -419933, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

These courses are part funded by the National Development Plan and the European Social Fund

Re-Skilling & Upskilling: Part Time

Do you want to improve your current skills or gain new skills for personal or work-related purposes?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We offer a huge variety of part-time courses, which can help you to update the skills you have, or gain new skills. Examples of our courses include

• English and Maths (Junior and Leaving Cert)
• Computing and IT
• Childcare
• Care Support for Healthcare workers
• Administration and secretarial skills

For a full list of part-time Re-skilling & Upskilling courses click here

If you join one of our courses, you will
• Be in a small group
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the City
• Have a choice of venues across the city
• Have a choice between morning, afternoon or evening courses
• Have a chance to gain a certificate (Fetac level 3- 6)

All these courses have been designed in partnership with learners, employers and community agencies in order to give adults an opportunity to combine return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities.

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us at Limerick City AES on O’ Connell Avenue,
• phone us on 061 -315358, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

We also offer Re-skilling and Upskilling opportunities for prisoners through our Education Unit in Limerick Prison - Click here to find out more.

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

Are you an employer? Click here to find out more

Are you working in the Community? Click here to find out more

ESOL: Full Time

Do you want to improve your English language skills?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We run a free full-time ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL) programme for those over 21 years of age. The programme runs Monday to Friday from September to June and is funded through the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)

If you join our full-time ESOL programme, you will
• Have fun learning in friendly surroundings
• Keep your current benefits and receive a training allowance
• Receive other payments and benefits such as travel and meal allowances, books and exam fees.
• Receive support towards Childcare provision if required
• Be placed in a class group suited to your level (all levels from absolute beginners to advanced)
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the city
• Have a chance to gain a certificate (FETAC Levels 3-6, Junior and Leaving Certificate)
• Get the help and support you need for your learning

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us Limerick Adult Education College on Presentation Court, Sexton Street (Google Map)
• phone us on 061 -419933, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

These courses are part funded by the National Development Plan and the European Social Fund

ESOL: Part Time

Do you want to improve your English language skills?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We run free part-time ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL) courses for adults. Our courses are for people who have recently arrived in Ireland and for whom speaking English is a new challenge.

If you join one of our courses, you will
• Be in a small group
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the city
• Have a choice of venues across the city
• Have a choice between morning, afternoon or evening courses
• Have a chance to gain a certificate

Click here for detailed information on currently available courses

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us at Limerick City AES on O’ Connell Avenue,
• phone us on 061 -315358, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

These courses are part funded by the National Development Plan and the European Social Fund.

Life, Leisue & Community

Do you want to explore your creative talents, develop a new skill or hobby, or become more involved in your community?

If so then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. We work with community groups and organisations to run a huge variety of courses for adults in areas such as
 Arts and Crafts
 Computing and IT
 Cookery
 Sports and Leisure
 Health and Beauty
 Community and Personal Development
 Basic Education

Venues for our courses include Community Centre’s, Family Resource Centre’s, Parish and Club Halls. For a full list of part-time life leisure and community courses click here

If you join one of our courses, you will
• Be in a small group
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the City
• Have a choice of over 70 venues across the city
• Have a choice between morning, afternoon or evening courses
• Have a chance to gain a certificate

All these courses have been designed in partnership with learners and community agencies in order to give adults an opportunity to combine return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities.

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us at Limerick City AES on O’ Connell Avenue,
• phone us on 061 -315358, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

We also offer Life, Leisure and Community courses for prisoners through our Education Unit in Limerick Prison - Click here to find out more.

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

These courses are part funded by the National Development Plan and the European Social Fund.

Youth Education

Are you aged between 15 and 21? Did you leave school early but would now like to return to gain a qualification?

If so, then talk to us at Limerick City Adult Education Service. Our full-time Youthreach programme may be just what you need. The programme is offered in 3 centres

• Youthreach O’ Connell Avenue in the City centre
• Limerick Youth Service in the City Centre
• Northside Youthreach in Moyross

If you join our Youthreach Programme, you will
• Have fun learning in friendly surroundings
• Benefit from the most experienced tutors in the city
• Be placed in a group suited to your level
• Receive a training allowance
• Get the help and supports you need for your learning
• Have a chance to gain a certificate (FETAC Levels 3 - 5, Junior and Leaving Certificate)
• Improve your chances of gaining employment or moving on to further education

To join one of our courses, or to find out more you can
• call to us at Limerick City AES on O’ Connell Avenue,
• phone us on 061 -315358, or
• email us on info@limerickcityaes.ie

Still not sure? , Need to talk it though? Click here.

Are you working with Youth in the Community? Click here to find out more out LCAES Youth Work

These courses are part funded by the National Development Plan and the European Social Fund.

Adult Education Information and Guidance

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About Us

Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCAES) is the leading provider of Adult Education in Limerick City. We offer full-time and part time courses and a range of learning supports and a to over 4000 learners in 3 City Centre and more than 70 outreach locations throughout Limerick.

Our programmes and services are

• For adults who wish to return to learning
• Provided at no or low cost
• Run in venues and at times that suit learners
• Accredited (as appropriate), at Levels 1 to 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications
• Focused on General Education and Generic or Transferable skills
• Offering a variety of progression options and routes
• Designed and delivered in co-operation with our many partners

We integrate Adult Educational Guidance into all out learning programmes and have in addition a dedicated Adult Education Information and Guidance Service based in O’ Connell Avenue with outreach services in Northside, Southside and City Centre areas.

Learners

Each year nearly 4000 learners come to learn with us at the Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCEAS) in our 3 city centre venues and over 70 community locations.

We want all LCAES learners to enjoy their learning and reach their full potential. To do this we provide you with high quality learning programmes and services which are designed to meet your needs.

If you want to return to learning at a time and pace suited to your needs our courses have been created with you in mind. We offer part-time and full-time courses, during day-times, evenings and weekends. Most of our courses lead to certification. Some are even available online.

As an LCAES learner we also offer you :
• An Adult Educational Information and Guidance Service
• Use of the Self Access Learning Centre
• Other supports like Childcare and Mentoring


Learners Case Studies: Hear what LCAES learners have to say about coming back to learning with us.

Moodle Online Learning: See an online version of your course with resources and latest news. You can join a learner forum here and share your experiences with other LCAES learners.

Self Managed Learning: Find out how you can take charge of and be more confident about your own learning.

Learning Blogs: Read the thoughts of other LCAES learners about the ups and downs of learning.

Rate Us: Help us to improve our services, let us know what you think about our courses or services or about this website

Staff

Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCAES) has over 250 staff (and volunteers) working in 3 City Centre and more than 70 outreach locations throughout Limerick.

We are proud of the professionalism and expertise of those who work for us and value the commitment they make to meeting the needs and aspirations of our learners and others who use our services. Our staff team comprises tutors, managers, volunteers, administrative and ancillary staff, as well as those working in guidance and learning support roles.

Staff Directory Contact Details for all our staff
Moodle Online learning in the Limerick City AES
Our Blogs Browse through our blogs which are used to inform staff of the latest developments in areas critical to their work.
Recruitment and Vacancies Current and archived Vacancies

Staff Areas

Staff Email Login area for staff email
StaffZone Access to CLVEC and AES Policies and Procedures
Staff Forum Online Fora for Staff to collaborate and share resources and ideas
Staff Development Calendar of Staff Development

Employers

Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCAES) works closely with a diverse range of employers in the Limerick area. Employers play a key role in identifying training needs and working with us to design and deliver a range of customised upskilling and re-skilling programmes. These programmes help to equip employees for the future and provide employers with a workforce that is better educated, can produce higher value goods and services, and is more likely to be innovative.

We offer customised, accredited training from Levels 1-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications, for employees who need to update their existing work-related skills or acquire new skills. We deliver learning programmes in workplace settings or in our city centre buildings at times and in ways suited to the needs of both employers and employees. We focus particularly on the development of Generic or Transferable skills. These include Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Leadership, Team-working, Communication and Personal Effectiveness.

Click here to contact us.
Click here to find out more about the Accreditation we offer.
Click here to find out more about the policy context for this work
Click here to find out more about the supports on offer.
Click here to look at one of our case studies
Click here to find see how our work with employers links to our strategic framework

Community

Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCAES) works closely with community groups and organisations across Limerick to provide high quality, relevant learning programmes for adults in local settings. We do this through both formal and informal networks.

We work with our community partners to

• establish links with people in the wider community
• share insights into the needs and aspirations of current and potential learners
• devise centre and area plans for provision of a full suite of learning opportunities and evaluate this provision annually
• provide quality learning facilities in a multiplicity of local settings
• support and manage adult education staff, who work in the community

We design and tailor learning opportunities and supports for local people, and make them as attractive and relevant as possible.

Detailed information on courses in community locations can be found in Life, Leisure and Community, Up-skilling and Re-skilling and Basic Education Skills.

Click here if you are a member of a community group/organisation and would like to find out more about our Common Application System

Click here to find out where we work

Click here to look at one of our case studies

Click here to find out about the Limerick City Education Network

Click here to find see how our work with community groups links to our strategic framework

Youth Work

Limerick City Adult Education Service (LCAES) works with local youth work organisations and groups to support the development of quality Youth Work programmes, services and facilities in the Limerick area. It manages this through a Youth Work Scheme and under the provisions of the Youth Work Act (2001). Youth Work is defined in the above Act as:

“A planned programme of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young people through their voluntary participation, which is complementary to their formal, academic or vocational education and training; and provided primarily by voluntary youth work organisations”

A CLVEC Youth Work Plan (3 years) is currently being prepared by the LCAES Youth Officer in conjunction with a range of local community, voluntary and statutory partners. It is envisaged that this plan will bring co-ordination and direction to youth work in Limerick City in the coming years.

A number of targeted grants are administered under the VEC’s Youth Work Scheme. If you are working with young people in Limerick City you may be able to apply for funding through one of these schemes. Find out more by clicking on

Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund- this funding is to develop youth facilities and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop.

Special Projects to Assist Disadvantaged Youth-this funding is to facilitate the social and personal development of participants on special out of school projects for disadvantaged young people.

Youth Club Grants Scheme-this is funding to support the activities of voluntary youth clubs and activity groups around the city.

We are currently developing a 3 year Youth Work Development Plan for the City of Limerick VEC area with our local partners

Who we are and how to Contact Us

Click here to look at one of our case studies

Not what you are looking for. Click here to find out about Youth Education and Training

Support Services

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