Month: January 2026

KCETB Careers in Apprenticeship Expo Established as a Firm Annual Fixture in Education and Training Calendar On Thursday, 29 January, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) held its 3rd annual Careers in Apprenticeship Expo, in Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training. It is clear that the fully subscribed event has become a… Continue reading KCETB Careers in Apprenticeship Expo Established as a Firm Annual Fixture in Education and Training Calendar

Borris College help to launch The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026-2028   On Wednesday, January 28th, KCETB and students from Borris College attended Leinster House for the launch of The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026–2028. This milestone reflects the ambition of the programme to empower young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to… Continue reading Borris College help to launch The B!G Idea Strategic Plan 2026-2028

KCETB Introduction to Thatching on Nationwide   KCETB’s Introduction to Thatching Programme featured on Nationwide on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 7pm, or 8pm on RTÉ +1 on Monday 26th January. The Training Cou rse, a collaboration between KCETB and The Heritage Council, represents a strategically significant innovation in heritage ed ucation, redefining how… Continue reading KCETB Introduction to Thatching on RTÉ’s Nationwide

Duiske College ranked third in Ireland among mixed secondary schools in Irish Times Progression Tables Duiske College is celebrating an outstanding national achievement after being ranked third in Ireland among mixed secondary schools for progression to third-level education in the Irish Times School Progression (Feeder Schools) tables. This prestigious ranking places Graiguenamanagh’s Duiske College among the very top mixed… Continue reading Duiske College ranked 3rd in Ireland among mixed secondary schools in Irish Times Progression Tables

KCETB partner with KCLR for Learning Local, new education series   KCETB is proud to announce its partnership with KCLR’s Learning Local, a brand‑new 10‑part radio and podcast series created in close partnership with the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). The series airs each Wednesday evening at 7pm, and is designed to give… Continue reading KCETB partner with KCLR for Learning Local, new education series

Adult Education Evening Classes in Kilkenny and Carlow Some classes still available to join – please contact each location by email or phone for further information.  

KCETB Youth Office was delighted to welcome staff from the Department of Education and Youth (Youth Affairs Unit) to Kilkenny and Carlow recently. During the visit, the Department officials visited UBU youth services in Carlow and Kilkenny, gaining first-hand insight into the vital youth work taking place to support young people across the region. KCETB… Continue reading KCETB Youth Office Welcome staff from the Department of Education and Youth