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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

KCETB Launches New Accounting Technician Apprenticeship at Carlow Institute Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB), in partnership with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), has officially launched its new Accounting Technician Apprenticeship at an event held on Monday, 13th October at Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training. The launch brought together programme employers and… Continue reading KCETB Launches New Accounting Technician Apprenticeship at Carlow Institute

Carlow Institute of Further Education Raising Awareness of Mental Health on Campus Carlow Institute to embrace the ‘Elephant in the Room’  Carlow Institute of Further Education is honoured to be invited to act as Brand Ambassadors and sponsors, for the Elephant in the Room Initiative. Staff and students from Carlow Institute attended the MENSANA launch supporting mental… Continue reading Carlow Institute of Further Education Raising Awareness of Mental Health on Campus

Adult Literacy for Life Research Project Reveals that Unmet Literacy Needs Has Negative Impact on Daily Lives New Report explores perceptions and experiences among staff providing services to the public   This month, the Kilkenny and Carlow Regional Adult Literacy Coalition launched a new research report aimed at addressing the stigma that surrounds unmet literacy… Continue reading Adult Literacy for Life Research Project Reveals that Unmet Literacy Needs Has Negative Impact on Daily Lives

Dr. Lindsay Malone appointed as Chief Executive at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board   Dr Lindsay Malone has been appointed as the Chief Executive of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, following a Public Appointments Service recruitment competition. Speaking of her appointment, Dr. Malone said: “It is a privilege to be appointed… Continue reading Dr. Lindsay Malone appointed as Chief Executive at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards Thirteen Students Awarded across Kilkenny and Carlow schools The KCETB Student of the Year Awards took place at the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday (5 Sept) afternoon. Thirteen students, each of whom have made a difference to their school community, were awarded for their respective post-primary… Continue reading Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards