Roscommon Adult Education Guidance and Information Service (AEGIS)

Roscommon Adult Education Guidance and Information Service (AEGIS) is a Department of Education and Science funded initiative which offers a guidance service to adults, which includes impartial adult education information, one-to-one guidance and group guidance, which will help people make informed educational, career and life choices.

INFORMATION

• Comprehensive and up-to-date information on education and training courses within Ireland and the United Kingdom
• Access to a reference library with computer and internet facilities to research course/job information
• Information on funding and grants for mature students
• Details of qualifications and certification

GUIDANCE

• One-to-one Guidance in exploring options for learning and/or career progression
• Advice and Guidance on skills, training and education required in order to gain employment in chosen field
• Options to explore interests and aptitudes and match them with opportunities available
• Assistance with CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques
• Support in addressing issues that may be blocking progress

Service available to anyone who is:

• Interested in returning to learning
• Feel they need a second chance at education
• Attending educational classes locally
• Looking at career transition
• Considering options for further education and training
• Seeking further qualifications to gain employment

The service is…

• Free of charge
• Friendly and relaxed
• Confidential
• Impartial
• Supportive