2.  1985:Development of PLC Courses.  1994: NCVA established. Most learners go directly into employment  2000: Change in destination preference for growing % PLC learners  2001:FETAC established

3.  2002: Meeting between DkIT and O’Fiaich College  2006: Working Group Established  2008: NEFHEA Launched

4.  Access  Progression  Retention  Programme Development

5.  Broaden access base to HE  Optimise individual access opportunity  Develop access possibilities for specific groups

6.  Provide many more progression options  Encourage re-skilling and up-skilling  Exploit the Qualifications Framework

7.  Retain learners longer in education  Use FE route an aid to HE retention  Support Post-primary retention initiatives

8.  Develop New Modules/Courses  Align FE courses to relevant HE Courses  Review/Evaluate existing Modules/Courses

9. ICTRay Quinn Business StudiesShane Hill ScienceBreda Brennan EngineeringEugene Roe SportDavid Cranny Social CareDavid Getty Nursing/CaringPhilip Mc Donald Performing ArtsAdele Commins

10.  Continuous Professional Development  Website  Information Booklet  NEFHEA Conference

11.  Development of new FE and HE courses.  Curriculum alignment.  Recognised Prior Learning  Improved Communication

12.  BBS (in Management & Administration)  BB in Business Information Systems  BA in Community Sports Leadership

13.  Bachelor of Arts in Communications in Creative Multimedia  BSc in Computing in Applications and Support  BSc In Computing in Networking and Support  BSc in Computing in Software Development

14.  Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical &Electronic Systems  Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology  BSc in Veterinary Nursing

15. Thank You