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VTOS Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opens at Workhouse Square

(Wed. 3rd May) –  The VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opened at Workhouse Square McDonough Junction last Friday featuring a collection of superb pieces from the VTOS students under the guidance of teacher Peter O’Carroll.   MC for the occasion was VTOS Co-ordinator Geraldine Moran who welcomed all the special… Continue reading VTOS Kilkenny 10th Annual Woodcarving Exhibition opens at Workhouse Square

Music Generation Carlow musicians perform for US President at State banquet dinner

(Thurs. 20 April, 2023) – Three young musicians from Music Generation Carlow performed for US President Joe Biden at the State banquet dinner in Dublin Castle during his official visit to Ireland last week.   Hugh Kavanagh, Aislinn Joyce and Sonny Cahill, along with musician educator Áine Donohoe, had the honour of being the first… Continue reading Music Generation Carlow musicians perform for US President at State banquet dinner

KCETB celebrates its learners in showcase at Medieval Mile Museum

Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum was a fitting venue last week for an impressive showcase event for adult learners organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB).   Despite the adverse weather outside, the venue was a hive of activity as attendees were given information and guidance on the various learning services available to… Continue reading KCETB celebrates its learners in showcase at Medieval Mile Museum

KCETB Carlow Adult Education Service Celebrates Student Success

(Wed. 5 April, 2023) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board’s (KCETB) Adult Education Service recently welcomed students to a celebratory ‘Thank You’ morning at the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow.   Students from Carlow Adult Learning Service, Community Education, Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), Carlow Adult Guidance Service, Vocational Education Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)… Continue reading KCETB Carlow Adult Education Service Celebrates Student Success

Music Generation Kilkenny to establish Kilkenny Youth Choir

19/12/2022. Pictured at Music Generation Kilkenny's 'Sing Out' concert in St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny City. Pictured are The Sing Out Choir comprising students from Gaelscoil Osrai, CBS Kilkenny, Kilkenny School Project (KSP) and St. John of God primary schools. Music Generation Kilkenny is a performance music education programme for county Kilkenny. It is part of Music Generation Ireland, a national partnership programme whose mission is to transform children and young people's lives by providing them with the opportunity to create, play and perform music in their own communities and on their own terms. Music Generation Kilkenny is operated by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) and supported by Kilkenny County Council. Photo: Patrick Browne

Music Generation Kilkenny is calling on young singers aged 8-12 years to join its newly established Kilkenny Youth Choir.   Starting on Tuesday 18 April, Kilkenny Youth Choir will initially run for six weeks as an after-school pilot programme from 3.45pm-4.45pm on Tuesdays at the Friary Hall, Kilkenny.   The introduction of a youth choir… Continue reading Music Generation Kilkenny to establish Kilkenny Youth Choir

KCETB announces details of youth work grants

(Wed. 15 March, 2023) – KCETB has announced details of two separate grants for voluntary youth work clubs and groups operating in Kilkenny and Carlow.   The Integration Grant 2023 aims to support youth organisations and youth clubs engage with young people in the community who have fled war in Ukraine.   The Local Youth… Continue reading KCETB announces details of youth work grants

Celebrations at Borris Vocational School for new school extension

1/3/2023 Borris Vocational School extension opening. Fergal Browne chairperson Kilkenny Carlow ETB cutting the ribbon. Photo; Mary Browne

(Fri. 3 March, 2023) –Staff, students and educational partners gathered to officially open the new €1.7million extension at Borris Vocational School this week, marking a new chapter in its development.   The ribbon-cutting honour was undertaken by Cllr. Fergal Browne in his capacity as chairperson of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Borris… Continue reading Celebrations at Borris Vocational School for new school extension

Guests get their just desserts at KCETB Hospitality Academy event

The Training Services team at Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week hosted a special event for employers and industry representatives from the hospitality sector across Carlow and Kilkenny at the KCETB Hospitality Academy at Gowran Park.   The happy occasion took place during the inaugural ETB Week, a week-long celebration of… Continue reading Guests get their just desserts at KCETB Hospitality Academy event

KCETB launches new award that recognises role of parents as primary educators

1/3/23 Pictured at the National launch of QQI Level 3 award in family learning, spearheaded by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) were Martha Bolger, Further Education & Training Director KCETB, Barbara Kelly, Director of Awards Directorate in QQI, and Eileen Curtis CEO KCETB (Kilkenny Carlow Education Training Board). The award formally recognises and supports parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in areas such as literacy, numeracy and digital literacy. Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke NO REPRO FEE

(Wed. 1st March, 2023) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) today announced details of a new special purpose award that formally recognises and supports parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in areas such as literacy, numeracy and digital literacy.   The Level 3 Special Purpose Award in… Continue reading KCETB launches new award that recognises role of parents as primary educators

KCETB teacher selected as a national ETB Hero

Photograph: Patrick Browne

(Wed. 1 March, 2023) – A dedicated KCETB teacher will be honoured tomorrow  at a special ceremony in Croke Park and star in a nationwide video campaign alongside RTE newsreader Ray Kennedy.   Michael Farrell, a teacher of English and Geography at Kilkenny City Vocational School, has been selected as to take part in an… Continue reading KCETB teacher selected as a national ETB Hero

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