Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board is the body with responsibility for education and training through schools, youth work, further education and a range of other statutory function across both counties. LWETB manages and operates 8 second-level schools with over 3300 post-primary students, 12 further education and training centres, and a range of adult and further education programmes delivering education and training courses. LWETB has circa 1000 staff and operates on a budget of circa €60 million.
