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Another action packed Education Fair took place in Ballymun Civic Centre on Thursday 9th of September. Sean Haughey TD, Minister for Lifelong Learning, officially opened the fair in conjunction with special guest, President of DCU, Brian MacCraith.
The Ballymun Education Fair was organised by the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership to promote learning, education and training opportunities for both adults and young people right in the heart of their own community. Forty organisations such as DCU and Coliste Dhlaigh were in attendance providing information on what education opportunities are available to people from the Ballymun Whitehall Area.
Guest speaker from Ballymun Ronnie Byrne spoke about her experience of returning to education after 60 years away from the classroom in an enthusiastic and energetic way and highlighted how it has changed her life and also how accessible it is for anyone.
Minister for Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, spoke to attendees as well as presenting local organisations and individuals with awards in recognition of their continued and committed work in promoting education and lifelong learning within the area. Roisn Shortall TD also spoke and presented FETAC Level 5 awards for Childcare to individuals who had completed the programme.
Visitors enjoyed wandering around 40 displays by exhibitors from organisations within the local area, and some from further afield. With courses ranging from business studies, computer training and wood-turning to the very exotic art of belly-dancing, there really was something for everyone. Inspired by what was on offer everyone went away armed with plenty of information about how to get involved in education and some people signed up for courses on the day.
Throughout the day, visitors to the fair got to watch a variety of demonstrations ranging from First-aid to wood-turning. These gave everyone a chance to see exactly what is involved in some of the courses and people went away with new information and some new found skills.
. . . click here to view a slideshow of pictures from the Education Fair >>
. . . click here (or on the picture) to view / download a flyer with details of the event >>
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