03 Apr 2006

Adult Continuing Education Open Evening at University College Cork (UCC)



UCC's Centre for Adult Continuing Education will launch its Annual Programme Guide at an Open Evening on Wednesday next, 5 April.  The 45 programmes on offer, ranging from Certificate to Degree levels, are reflective of significant internal and external learning partnerships with many voluntary, statutory and professional bodies.  Programmes range from Certificates in Non-Formal Guidance, Interpersonal Communications, Irish Archaeology, Foundation Safety, Health and Welfare at Work to Diplomas in Environmental Science and Social Policy, Management Practice (Consumer Foods), Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction), Higher Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work, Higher Diploma in Personnel Management, Higher Diploma in Learning, Development & Work-Based Training, Disability Studies and Food Retailing.

The Director of the Centre, Professor Mairtín Ó Fathaigh states  "The Open Evening is aimed at the lifelong learner who wishes to become familiar with the programmes on offer. UCC and, in particular, the Centre for Adult Continuing Education, has a long and proud tradition of providing opportunities for lifelong learning for adults in many diverse centres and settings. Over 2,000 students attended Certificate/Diploma/Degree programmes in nearly 80 learning centres in 2005.  The Centre for Adult Continuing Education at UCC is a bridge between the resources of the University, its Departments and Faculties, and the needs of the community.  The Centre has rightly attained national and international recognition for its dedicated work and development of such an array of innovative lifelong learning opportunities".

The Open Evening takes place on Wednesday, 5 April, 6.00-9.00 pm in Devere Hall, UCC. Staff will be available to advise and answer any questions.

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