Co. Clare VEC
Co. Clare VEC - General Info
County Clare Vocational Education Committee's Chief Executive Officer is: George O'Callaghan
Mission Statement
County Clare Vocational Education Committee as a professional team, is committed to providing through consultation, a quality, inclusive, and learner-centred education and training service.
Core Values
| R ESPECT |
| E DUCATION |
| S UPPORT |
| P EOPLE |
| E XCELLENCE |
| C ARING |
| T RUST |
AIMS
Develop our recognised role within the community as a provider of quality, locally based, accessible learning opportunities
To continue to develop cohesive, flexible, and inclusive support services, through a consultative and professional approach
In line with the overall provision and implementation of its policies and services, Clare V.E.C. undertakes to facilitate, encourage and support the ongoing professional training and development of its entire staff team.
County Clare Vocational Education Committee is made up of 20 members who meet each month except August, the venue for the meeting is rotated between the schools, centres and head office.
The Vocational Education Committee offers a broad educational service throughout County Clare.
The Scheme currently has in excess of 600 employees including permanent wholetime, pro rata contracts and part-time staff.
Included in this group of employees are teachers, administrative staff, caretaking and cleaning staff and instructors in outdoor pursuits.
From its Headoffice base at Station Road in Ennis, the following services are co-ordinated:-
| Administration of Day Schools / Colleges / Centres – (Payroll and Accounts) |
| Gaelcholaiste an Chlair (Irish second level school) |
| Processing Third Level Grants / Scholarships and Post Leaving Cert Course grants |
| In-Service Training for staff |
| External Training Courses |
| Co-ordination of the School Transport Scheme for all Clare second level schools |
| St. Joseph's Training Centre (Senior Centre for Travellers) |
| Community Education (education for local communities) |
| Outdoor Education |
| Youth Club Grants scheme |
| Youthreach and V.T.O.S. administration |
| Adult Education |
| Support service for Clare Refugee Council |
| Education provision for Maoin Cheoil an Chláir (Clare Music Education Centre) |
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