Present Duties
Since 1930 the duties of VECs have increased, in particular in the area of adult education. These include:
Post-primary (secondary) education
- Vocational Schools
- Community Colleges
Further and adult education
- Post-Leaving Certificate courses (PLCs)
- Youthreach Services
- Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
- Community Education
- Adult Literacy and Basic Education
- Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)
- Adult Refugee Programme (ARP)
VECs also administer maintenance grants and bursaries for third-level education.
In September 2008, County Dublin VEC opened the first Community National School, in Porterstown, Dublin 15. This marks the first time a VEC has become involved in primary school education.
Read more about this topic: Vocational Education Committee
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