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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CARLOW (WEXFORD)
About the Institute
Wexford is a county that has traditionally been highly dependent
on agriculture and on low-productivity manufacturing industries.
A number of key reports on the county have highlighted an
economic and educational deficit where the national figure for
third level graduates is 19% while Wexford has a rate of 13%.
IT Carlow has established the first third level campus in the
county in the former St. Peter’s Seminary building on Summerhill Rd. in Wexford
town. A Head of Centre of the Wexford Campus was appointed in March 2002 to
deliver ‘Reach out’ provision of third level education and training appropriate to the
needs of the county. The essential core of this approach is for the Reach- out Campus
to deliver programmes throughout the Wexford County in partnership with other
further and higher education providers.
The Wexford Campus of IT Carlow welcomes and values the contribution that mature
students make to college life. We recognise that mature students may have particular
queries or special needs of an academic, personal or financial nature when they return
to learning.
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY
Pre-entry Supports
Open Days and Information Evenings
Talks, exhibitions and visits to groups of adult learners e.g. VTOS, BETI etc.
‘Explore the Campus’ programme for VTOS groups
Strong links with other education providers, Local Area Partnerships etc. through
the Wexford Education Network
Developing a one-year FETAC accredited Foundation course
Access Officer and academic staff available to meet students on one to one basis to
discuss options at pre-entry.
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