The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Back To Education Initiative (BTEI) Introduction
The Back to Education Initiative provided parttime Further Education programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other commitments.
People who are eligible for the programme are:
- Adults and young early school leavers who left school with low or no formal qualifications or low literacy levels
- Long-term unemployed, especially those in the older age groups
- Those in the workplace with basic skills needs
- Lone parents, and other with caring responsibilities
- Non-Irish students who require literacy and language supports
Courses available under BTEI are
- Healthcare Assistant – 2 year part-time (Community Health Services) 5M4468
- General Learning for the Caring Professions 4M2010
- Early Learning and Care Certificate (Level 5) 5M21473
For further information on the above contact
BTEI Co-Ordinator
FET College Íde Finglas
Dublin 11.
Or
Phone: 01 8443252
For grant funding, please visit https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/back-to-education-allowance
