Author: Jilly McDonough

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

KCETB Set to Host Apprentice Expo in Carlow this January   Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) is delighted to announce the KCETB Apprenticeship Expo taking place in Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training on Thursday 29th January 2026. This exciting event will bring together apprenticeship employers, industry experts, learners, jobseekers, and… Continue reading KCETB Set to Host Apprentice Expo in Carlow this January

KCETB honours its Retired Employees at Special Event   Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) held a special event for retired employees to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region. The event highlighted decades of dedication, leadership, and… Continue reading KCETB honours its Retired Employees at Special Event

Empowering the Future Workforce: Southeast Apprenticeship Graduation Strengthens Ireland’s Skills Pipeline   More than 500 apprentices from Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford celebrated their graduation on Monday at Kilkenny’s Newpark Hotel, marking a major milestone in the southeast’s workforce development agenda. Organised by the Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB), the National… Continue reading Empowering the Future Workforce: Southeast Apprenticeship Graduation Strengthens Ireland’s Skills Pipeline

KCETB Community Education Showcase Celebrated Regional Impact   Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) proudly hosted a vibrant Community Education Showcase, celebrating the transformative impact of lifelong learning across the region. The event brought together learners, tutors, and community partners to reflect on the diverse educational opportunities that enriched lives, fostered inclusion, and… Continue reading KCETB Community Education Showcase Celebrated Regional Impact

KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year Award  Commis Chef Apprentice wins Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award    Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Commis Chef apprentice Joanne Leahy of Lenehans Bar in Kilkenny, was the proud winner of the Hospitality, Food and Agriculture Award at the National Apprentice of the Year… Continue reading KCETB Commis Chef Joanne Leahy takes home National Apprentice of the Year Award

KCETB Student Voices Heard at Student Council Training Day   Over 150 students from 13 ETB schools across Kilkenny and Carlow took part in a bespoke training day this week focused on the vital part they play on their Student Council. The role of the Student Council in post-primary education is to promote the interests… Continue reading KCETB Student Voices Heard at Student Council Training Day