Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) was established under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013 and is the statutory body responsible for the provision of education, training and youth services in counties Longford and Westmeath. LWETB delivers educational services to over 14,000 learners, trainees and beneficiaries. The authority employs circa 1000 staff. It has an average annual budget of circa 60 million euro across all its divisions.

The authority has responsibility for: 8 post-primary schools, 3 Adult Guidance Centres, 12 Further Education and Training locations, Music Generation and Youth Services accommodating community groups in approximately 50 locations throughout Longford and Westmeath.