Overview of Services

Galway and Roscommon ETB is a local education authority, established on the 1st July 2013. The 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs) were dissolved and replaced by 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The Galway and Roscommon  ETB is governed under Education and Training Boards Act 2013.

 

Our Mission

It is the mission of Galway and Roscommon ETB to be a key provider of quality, inclusive education opportunities and support services that enable young people and adults to reach their full potential and contribute in a positive and meaningful way to society.

 

Our core organisational values and principles are:

To place the learner at the centre of all our work To provide quality services To promote quality teaching and learning To engage in building positive, respectful relationships To value and respect all staff and learners To promote a culture of openness and fairness To promote inclusiveness and embrace diversity To be responsive in our approach and promote innovation and partnership To be an integral part of the local community

 

We provide a comprehensive range of quality education programmes and supports designed to meet the needs of young people and adults throughout the counties of Galway and Roscommon. Over the years it has developed a range of educational provision to meet the diverse and ever changing demands of learners. Today Galway and Roscommon ETB runs twenty second level schools, an extensive adult education service and a range of post-leaving certificate courses. It is involved in many partnership activities at local level and provides a range of educational supports to enhance the quality of its education programmes.

Galway and Roscommon ETB supports young people and adult learners through its four main areas of activity:

Second Level Education

Coláiste an Ardeaspaig Mhic Éil /Archbishop McHale College Coláiste an Chreagáin Coláiste an Eachréidh Coláiste Bhaile Chláir Coláiste Cholmcille Coláiste Ghobnait Coláiste Mhuirlinne /Merlin College Coláiste na Coiribe Coláiste Naomh Eoin Coláiste Naomh Feichín Coláiste Pobail Ail Finn/Elphin Community College Coláiste Pobail na Gaillimhe/Galway Community College Coláiste Pobail na Mainistreach /Abbey Community College Coláiste Pobail Ros Comáin / Roscommon Community College Coláiste Naomh Bríd /St. Brigid’s College Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa /St. Killian’s College Coláiste Naomh Éinne Coláiste an Chláirín/Clarin College Coláiste na bPiarsach Institiúid Theicniúil na Gaillimhe/Galway Technical Institute

 

Adult Education Services

Adult Basic Education Services Adult Education Guidance & Information Service Back to Education Initiative Community Education Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) Youth Advocacy Service Youthreach Youth Work Activities Educational Partnership Initiatives

 

Partnership Activities

in association with; County Development Boards County Childcare Committees Leader Programmes Recreation and Sports Partnerships Local Drugs Task Groups School Completion Programmes Social Inclusion Measures Group

 

Educational Support Services

Buildings Development Programme Budgetary and Financial Management Corporate Services Customer Services Health and Safety Recruitment and Human Resource Service