Cavan Institute Design and Creative Media Departments will host an exhibition opening of Fusion, the 2023 Cavan Institute, Art and Design Student Showcase, from 6-8 pm on Wednesday 10th May. Creative Work from the following student groups will be on display: 3D Graphics & Design, Animation, Architectural Technology & Design, Art Craft & Design, Carpentry Techniques, Computer Games Development, Creative Digital Media, Design Year 2, Fashion Design & Styling. The exhibition will also be open on the following dates: 11, 12 & 15 May, 12 noon to 4.30 pm (closed Saturday and Sunday). Get a taste of the creative skills developed in these courses. Call in. Everyone welcome.

The first cohort of students on the Pre-University Primary and Post-Primary Teaching course had a year-end get-together organised by class tutor, Margaret Tiernan. This event marked a hugely successful first run of this course and acknowledged the efforts of both students and teachers alike throughout the year. Margaret was joined by students, subject tutors Finola, Bryan and Michelle, who taught on the course, as well as school head, Bridget McGibney, and deputy director, Louise Clarke. Among the students are future primary teachers and post-primary teachers, including PE teachers and teachers of Home Economics, Agricultural Science and English. All the students have clear pathways mapped out and colleges identified to which they hope to progress. Career guidance and one-to-one mentorship was the USP of this course and it's clear the students are ready to take the next step, confident in their future as aspiring teachers. This was an exceptional class of young future teachers, and Cavan Institute looks forward to welcoming and training the next class of future teachers from September 2023. Applications are now open for this course.

The Erasmus+ programme, which enables our students to secure a two-week vocationally orientated work placement abroad, is back up and running at Cavan Institute after its two-year hibernation owing to the pandemic. Seven students from the Tourism with Business and Culture and Heritage Studies courses landed in Seville on Saturday 4 March. As beginners' Spanish is on the curriculum of both courses, all are staying with host families in order to fully embrace the culture and improve their language skills. Three students secured work placements at the 5* EME Catedral Mercer Hotel, located in the heart of the city in front of the Giralda and the Cathedral of Seville. Vanessa, Anna and Nelly are working on reception, gaining hands-on skills in welcoming and checking in guests, and dealing with all of the issues typical of a busy front desk. “Everyone is like family here,” said Vanessa, “and they’re treating us so well, ensuring we get a chance to learn as many new skills as possible”. The front desk manager, Luis, was very complementary of the students’ work ethic, saying it was a pleasure to have them on placement. Cavan Institute is extremely grateful to Luis and his team at the EME Mercer Hotel for the excellent opportunities afforded to our students, and to Asun at Praktika Training and Consulting for securing these prestigious placements. More students from the Institute arrived in Seville on Saturday 11 March, and we look forward to sharing details of their placements and experience in another post. Cavan Institute is indebted to the support it receives from Léargas, the Irish National Agency with responsibility for managing funds on behalf of the EU's Erasmus+ and other programmes.

Call to Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, on Thursday, 23 March, from 9.30 am to 3 pm. Meet with tutors & guidance counsellors to discuss course and career options. Please note that all course fees are now reduced to a maximum of just €200. This reduction includes exam fees, course materials and kits. You can apply online now at www.cavaninstitute.ie. Don't miss this great opportunity to visit our campus and meet with specialist tutors and students. Hear about the excellent college progression opportunities that a PLC course offers. We have over 70 courses on offer at the moment in areas including: Accountancy & Business Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Computing Construction, Engineering & Motors Creative Media & Design Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Music, Sound & Performing Arts Nursing, Healthcare & Childcare Science & Animal Care Security & Law Social Care & Psychology Sport, Fitness & Physiotherapy

Open Day at Cavan Institute Friday 9 September 2022 Call to Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, on Friday, 9 September, from 10am to 4pm. Meet with tutors & guidance counsellors to discuss course and career options. Please note that all course fees are now reduced to a maximum of just €200. This reduction includes exam fees, course materials and kits. You can apply online now at www.cavaninstitute.ie. Don't miss this great opportunity to visit our campus and meet with specialist tutors. Hear about the excellent college progression opportunities that a PLC course offers. We have over 70 courses on offer at the moment in areas including: Accountancy & Business Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Computing Construction, Engineering & Motors Creative Media & Design Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Music, Sound & Performing Arts Nursing, Healthcare & Childcare Science & Animal Care Security & Law Social Care & Psychology Sport, Fitness & Physiotherapy

Call to Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, on Tuesday evening, 6 September, at 7pm to hear about our courses on offer for this September. Don't miss this great opportunity to visit our campus and meet with specialist tutors. Hear about the excellent college progression opportunities that a PLC course offers. All course fees are now €200 including kits, exam fees and course materials. We have over 70 courses on offer at the moment in areas including: Accountancy & Business Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Computing Construction, Engineering & Motors Creative Media & Design Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Music, Sound & Performing Arts Nursing, Healthcare & Childcare Science & Animal Care Security & Law Social Care & Psychology Sport, Fitness & Physiotherapy

As part of a plan to tackle the rising cost of living and make learning more accessible for all, Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) has announced a significant reduction to fees on full time courses for the new academic year. All Cavan Institute course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200 per learner per year. Further reductions apply to applicants who are in receipt of a benefit (e.g. Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment) where the fee will be just €150. This announcement marks a great opportunity for students to embark on courses at a significantly reduced cost where all course materials, exam fees, toolkits and uniforms are now included in the yearly fee. CMETB will be processing refunds to learners who have already applied and paid in excess of €200 for the incoming academic year, ensuring the cost savings are passed on to every learner. Students can expect to save up to €1300 on certain courses. For example; a learner enrolling on the Level 5 Hairdressing course will now pay €200 where previously course fees were approx. €1,000. Nursing Studies which previously cost €420 will now cost €200. For the Pre-University Education and Teaching course which would normally cost €330, students will save €130. Explore Courses Now

INFORMATION EVENING for LC STUDENTS Leaving Cert Students & Parents/Guardians Call to Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, on Thursday evening after school from 4pm to 6pm. Meet with tutors & guidance counsellors to discuss course and career options. Delicious food will also be available. Don't miss this great opportunity to visit our campus and meet with specialist tutors. Hear about the excellent college progression opportunities that a PLC course offers. We have over 70 courses on offer at the moment in areas including: Accountancy & Business Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Computing Construction, Engineering & Motors Creative Media & Design Education & Training Hospitality & Tourism Music, Sound & Performing Arts Nursing, Healthcare & Childcare Science & Animal Care Security & Law Social Care & Psychology Sport, Fitness & Physiotherapy

Cavan Institute is now taking applications for places on evening courses due to run this spring. The courses are all focused on helping you develop a skill or hobby in an area of interest. In an effort to protect the safety of our night school staff and students, it has been decided that all 8-week courses will have a start date of 1 March instead of 8 Feb. All courses (except social media course) now have a proposed start date of 1 March 2022. Courses will run subject to a minimum number of applicants. You can apply now for all courses at: https://ams.enrol.ie/Cavanae/Jan/2022/index.php

The Student Council wishes to express their sincere thanks to both students and staff for supporting their Christmas fundraiser in aid of Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre. Your contribution and generosity will truly brighten up a family's Christmas this year. Thank you!

Congratulations to all our Sports Scholarship recipients for 2021-22. All of our recipients have demonstrated outstanding talent in their chosen sport. The Sports Scholarship Programme reflects Cavan Institute's commitment to aspire to the highest standards possible and to reward the hard work and skill of our students. We look forward to working with our Sports Scholarship Recipients throughout the year. Students - Back Row: Daniel Gilmour, Tiarnan Madden, Aoife Crowe, Studnets - Front Row: Diarmuid Boylan , Oisin Tynan, Patrick Teevan, Edel Sheehy, Charlene Tyrrell (Missing from picture: Killian Crowe Brady).

Cavan GAA and Cavan Institute are proud to formalise their ongoing relationship through the signing of an MOU. This MOU provides a framework to explore opportunities which will be of mutual benefit to both parties and the partners will work together to: Foster and develop work placement opportunities for students at the Institute Develop learning opportunities through Cavan Institute to support the work of GAA volunteers Promote access to courses for players on Academy Squads Enhance the spirit of collaboration through the sharing of Facilities and Resources The Chairperson of Cavan GAA, Kieran Callaghan, Cllr Clifford Kelly, Chairperson Board of Management, Cavan Institute and Ms Ann Marie Lacey Director of Cavan Institute signed the MOU on Tuesday 7 December, along with members of the Cavan GAA and Cavan Institute working group who will oversee the implementation of the MOU.