City of Cork VEC

Vocational Education Committees were established under the Vocational Education Act 1930. Vocational Education Committees represent a cross-section of educational, cultural, industrial, commercial, staff and parent interests. Vocational Education Committees administer Vocational Schools and Community Colleges which provide mainstream junior and senior cycle courses, as well as more specialised vocationally orientated options. Vocational Education Committees are also the major provider of Further Education which is a range of post- compulsory education and training options such as Post-Leaving Certificate courses (PLCs). Vocational Education Committees also deliver Youthreach Services, the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), BTEI and Youth Services as well as being centrally involved in adult and community education, often in partnership with the voluntary sector.