Above: Leaving Cert Applied Class 2019
Success for Leaving Cert Applied students, what next for the class of 2019 and lots more in this week’s Infolink.
LCA Students Thrilled with Results
There were joyous and emotional scenes at Limerick Youth Service (LYS) this past week as students received their Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) results.
The students, who studied the two year LCA programme at LYS’ Community Training Centre, saw their hard work rewarded with excellent results.
‘We are very happy with the results and they reflect the commitment and effort that the students put into the programme,’ said Noreen Murphy, LYS.
‘They should be very proud of their achievements and we wish them all the best in the next step of their lives,’ said Noreen, LCA Coordinator.
The LCA programme meets the needs of students who prefer the practical and continuous assessment approach in contrast to that of the ‘mainstream’ Leaving Cert.
‘It is continually assessed with a strong emphasis on recognising the talents of all students, giving them opportunities through the subjects and modules to develop personal responsibility and self-esteem,’ said Noreen.
‘Like the Leaving Cert, students have to complete final exams in June but they can approach these feeling confidence with at least 2/3 of their work done beforehand,’ Noreen explained.
LYS would like to congratulate the LCA Class of 2019:
Conor Devereux, Takashi Enokibara, Dylan Hehir, Sarah Lee Quinn, Rebecca O’Grady, Lee McAllister, Tiffany McAllister, Niamh McCarthy, Brendan Nash & Stephanie Power.
All the above will now progress to further education and/or employment and LYS wishes them the very best of luck with their future endeavours.
LYS wishes to thank the
Limerick & Clare Education & Training Board for their support of the LCA programme which is delivered at LYS’ Community Training Centre, Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick City.
Study LCA with LYS
Are you 16-19yrs? Not in school? Interested in an exciting new challenge? Why not join us at Limerick Youth Service and study the
Leaving Cert Applied (LCA).
The LCA is an exciting two year full time academic, practical, career orientated course that focuses on the talents of each student and helps them apply what they learn in the real world.
Students will study a combination of subjects including Art, Communications, Maths, English, social & personal development with rewarding periods of work experiences a key feature of the course.
Above: LCA Class 2020 on a trip to Leinster House
The periods of work placement gives students an opportunity to experience employment in areas such as childcare, retail, hairdressing, mechanics, sport & leisure to name but a few.
The LCA is delivered in a supportive environment at LYS’
Community Training Centre with the small class sizes and holistic approach allowing students develop and enjoy their experience at LYS.
For further details please contact Noreen Murphy at
noreenm@limerickyouthservice.org or call 061-412444.
Class of 2019
Limerick Youth Service would like to congratulate the thousands of students who received their Leaving Cert, LCA & LCVP results this past week.
The ‘Leaving’ is an important milestone in a young person’s life. Each student that sat the exam deserves great credit and should be extremely proud of their achievement- whatever the points tally may be.
If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with your results or are unsure of your next step, LYS would like to remind you that there are plenty of options available, from repeating your Leaving Cert, studying a PLC programme or taking a few years out by entering employment or volunteering.
‘Education is for life and there will always be opportunities to study further down the line,’ said Dermot Troy, Youth Information Officer, LYS.
‘There are a number of Post Leaving Cert (PLC) programmes available while working, volunteering or travelling overseas may allow a you to get some experience before deciding what career path you would like to choose,’ said Dermot.
LYS also has a variety of courses in the bakery, catering, digital media and retail areas that may be of interested to some young people (16-21yrs).
Those who need more information on starting college, deferring their course, entering the workforce, volunteering or travelling overseas are asked to contact LYS’ Youth Information Centre at
yib@limerickyouthservice.com or call 0612-412444.
Below: Learners with LYS' Community Training Centre enjoyed a trip to Atlantic Air Adventures, Shannon
New Term at ‘Youth Centre’
Limerick Youth Service’s Community Training Centre will reopen on Wednesday, August 21st at 10am.
Located at the corner of Henry St/Lr. Glentworth St, the ‘Youth Centre’ is home to an award winning bakery team, restaurant, woodwork store and more.
LYS Youth Information Service
Money Advice & Budgeting Service
With school books, uniforms and other expenses, August/September can be a financially challenging time for families and it is important to know that support and advice is available.
MABS-the Money Advice & Budgeting Service provides guidance and information to people who are experience financial difficulties.
MABS provides confidential financial advice to people who are experiencing monetary problems, offering information on low interest rate loans and budgeting.
MABS also promotes and offers suggestions on creating one of life’s more positive habits-saving, with people, particularly young people encouraged to start the saving habit.
MABS can be contacted at 0761-072000 or online at
www.mabs.ie
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