Co. Louth VEC’s Adult Learning Service held their first Education Conference, entitled A Celebration of Learning last Wednesday in the Westcourt Hotel. The central theme of the conference was the difference the experience of returning to learning can make to the lives of adults. The conference organisers, Maria Morgan and Lorraine Murphy, wanted to celebrate this difference and to mark the work that goes on in adult learning in the local area all year round. The event was a resounding success with the number of attendees exceeding all expectations.
Co. Louth VEC’s Adult Education Officer, Sadie Ward McDermott gave the opening address on the day and welcomed everyone to the proceedings. Guest speakers included Mary Wilton, who, over 20 years ago, was one of the first learners on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) programme here in Drogheda. She described her journey through adult education having progressed from VTOS to a degree in psychology in Trinity College and subsequently on to obtaining a Masters. Máire Dempsey was also a guest speaker, travelling all the way from Clare where she is Co-ordinator of the Shannon Adult Learning Service. Máire spoke about the impact of learning on everyday life and how we are continually learning every moment of every day. Workshops in a variety of areas such as Boost Your Confidence; Discover Your Learning Style, and Change Your Life Through Learning were also held on the day and these proved to be very popular with attendees.
Co. Louth VEC’s Adult Education Officer, Sadie Ward McDermott gave the opening address on the day and welcomed everyone to the proceedings. Guest speakers included Mary Wilton, who, over 20 years ago, was one of the first learners on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) programme here in Drogheda. She described her journey through adult education having progressed from VTOS to a degree in psychology in Trinity College and subsequently on to obtaining a Masters. Máire Dempsey was also a guest speaker, travelling all the way from Clare where she is Co-ordinator of the Shannon Adult Learning Service. Máire spoke about the impact of learning on everyday life and how we are continually learning every moment of every day. Workshops in a variety of areas such as Boost Your Confidence; Discover Your Learning Style, and Change Your Life Through Learning were also held on the day and these proved to be very popular with attendees.
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