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  • Students from Virginia College with a total of 5 qualified projects for this years BTYSE
    Published On: December 11, 2023Tags:

    CMETB Schools shine bright with 13 Qualifications for the BT Young Scientist Exhibition

    Excitement is in the air as schools from Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) proudly announce an outstanding achievement with a total of 13 qualified projects for the prestigious BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2024, to be held at the RDS in Dublin in January.

    CMETB has secured the second-highest […]

  • Image of Dr Fiona McGrath - Acting CE CMETB
    Published On: March 15, 2022Tags:

    New acting Chief Executive appointed for Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

    The new acting Chief Executive at Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) has been confirmed as Dr Fiona McGrath.

    Dr McGrath was formally appointed following a recent meeting of the ETB board. The role will be an interim one until August 2022. Fiona will officially take up her new […]

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    Published On: March 7, 2022Tags:

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board Leaving Certificate students first to engage on new Blended Leaving Certificate Polish Course

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board Leaving Certificate students first to engage on new Blended Leaving Certificate Polish Course

    Languages Connect, Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education (2017-2026) recognises ‘’the need to diversify beyond current curricular languages and support the new Irish in maintaining and growing their own capacity […]

  • ADULT LEARNERS week image
    Published On: February 24, 2022Tags:

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board- Adult Learners’ Week 2022

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board launch a range of new and exciting events and taster sessions to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 2022

    This year’s annual AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival will take place from 7th – 11th March 2022.

    This year’s theme is Learn Your Way – prospective learners can learn a range […]

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    Published On: February 23, 2022Tags:

    Multi-Million Euro Funding Announcement for new Education Campus at Cavan Institute

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is delighted to announce that the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. has confirmed that funding has been specifically earmarked to deliver a major new state-of-the-art Education Campus for Cavan Institute.

    Speaking to local radio on Wednesday […]

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    Published On: February 9, 2022Tags:

    Public Appointments Service has recommended John Kearney for appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Special Education

    Public Appointments Service has recommended John Kearney for appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Special Education.

    The Chief Executive of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, Mr. John Kearney has been recommended for appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Special Education […]

  • Assessment of English Language Competency Cover
    Published On: December 10, 2021Tags:

    Minister Harris Launches New Resources to Help Migrant Learners Improve Their English Language Skills

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is delighted to have supported SOLAS in developing the Initial and Ongoing Assessment of English Language Competency of Migrant Learners in Further Education and Training– Research Report, Guidelines and Toolkit.  A timely and useful resource for Education and Training Boards

    Chief Executive of Cavan […]

  • Image taken of the stage at the Garage Theatre
    Published On: November 30, 2021Tags:

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board host ‘Standing Together’ Celebrating 3 years of Generation Apprenticeship talent and creativity

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board host ‘Standing Together’ Celebrating 3 years of Generation Apprenticeship talent and creativity

    In November 2021, The Garage Theatre, hosted ‘Standing Together’ a celebration of 3 years of Generation Apprenticeship talent & creativity. Organised by SOLAS with support from the wider apprenticeship community and Cavan […]

  • Largy College visit Monaghan Institute
    Published On: November 29, 2021Tags:

    Largy College students visit Monaghan Institute

    Students from Largy College, Clones, recently enjoyed a tour of Monaghan Institute and they are looking forward to the taster courses in January 2021.

  • Collage of Language Day images
    Published On: November 29, 2021Tags: ,

    Think Languages Day 2021 Celebrated at Beech Hill College and Virginia College.

    Think Languages Day 2021 at Beech Hill College and Virginia College.

    November 22nd 2021 marked Think Languages Day 2021.

    There was lots of activity in Beech Hill College, Monaghan where the College welcomes a very special guest- Lithuanian Ambassador Marijus Gudynas.

    Think Languages Day was also celebrated in Virginia College, Cavan.

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    Published On: November 29, 2021Tags:

    Chief Executive, John Kearney provides an update of the ambitious plans for Breifne College at CMETB Board Meeting

    The Board members of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) held its November meeting in the Garage Theatre, Monaghan on Tuesday 16th November 2021.

    During the meeting, Chief Executive of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, Mr. John Kearney made a presentation updating the Board regarding the recent […]

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    Published On: November 15, 2021Tags:

    CAO inclusion of Further Education & Training, Apprenticeship “important step” towards parity of esteem  

    CAO inclusion of Further Education & Training, Apprenticeship “important step” towards parity of esteem  

    Enhanced CAO website to include all options for school leavers

    From 12pm today, school leavers have visibility of their Further Education & Training (FET) and Apprenticeship options for the first time on the CAO website. Welcoming […]

  • Breifne College Design
    Published On: November 5, 2021Tags:

    Department of Education Approves Grant for the Provision of Additional Accommodation at Breifne College, Cavan

    5th November 2021

     

    Department of Education Approves Grant for the Provision of Additional Accommodation at Breifne College, Cavan.

     

    Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) is delighted to announce that the Minister for Education, Norma Foley T.D. has approved an all in grant for the provision of additional accommodation at Breifne […]