(27 November, 2023) – The Ormonde Hotel was a fitting venue last week for the VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny graduates of 2022/23 to celebrate their awards. Over 50 participants received awards in a wide range of disciplines, including Art, Craft & Design, Furniture Design, Information Processing and eBusiness. It was an occasion… Continue reading VTOS Kilkenny graduates celebrate in style
(27 November, 2023) – A Music Generation Kilkenny student was the star of last Friday’s Late Late Toy Show with a solo musical performance that many say stole the show. Enya Cox (13yrs) from Castlecomer brought the house down with a rocking performance of the Olivia Rodrigo hit ‘Vampire’ as the finale to Friday’s… Continue reading Enya gives star performance on Late Late Toy Show
(16 November, 2023) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week 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. KCETB directors and school principals gave heart-felt citations outlining the… Continue reading KCETB honours its retired employees at special event
The first female electrical apprentice to graduate from Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB), and a World Skills Winner, were among 119 apprentices from Kilkenny and Carlow who graduated this week at a special ceremony at SETU Sports Arena in Waterford. The National Apprenticeship Awards 2023 for the south-east region saw Fiona Manning… Continue reading Fiona is first female electrical apprentice to graduate from KCETB
Ninety-six students from seven Kilkenny schools benefited from a special training day this week aimed at making their voices heard so they can make meaningful contributions to decision-making for the benefit of their fellow students and their schools. The one-day course was organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for students… Continue reading 96 Kilkenny KCETB students attend Student Council Training
Sixty students from five Carlow schools benefited from a special training day this week aimed at making their voices heard so they can make meaningful contributions to decision-making for the benefit of their fellow students and their schools. The one-day course was organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for students… Continue reading 60 Carlow KCETB students attend Student Council training
66% of young people in Kilkenny and Carlow think their physical health could be better and 63% believe their mental and emotional health could be better, while 37% are unsure if they feel positive about their future. These are among the findings of a survey of 276 young people in Kilkenny and Carlow conducted… Continue reading 63% of young people believe their mental and emotional health could be better
(Wed. 27 Sept. 2023) – South East Technological University (SETU) and Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) have signed an agreement that will see both organisations work closer together to meet the needs of local learners through enhanced progression pathways from further to higher education outside of the traditional CAO system. The… Continue reading KCETB and SETU sign deal to increase progression from further to higher education
The Adult Literacy Service offered through Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) this week launched its new family learning project – One Book One Film For All – in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon. And there was a touch of Hollywood about the launch when multiple Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon founder Tomm Moore joined in… Continue reading It’s “Leabhair Power!” as ‘One Book One Film For All’ is launched
Music enthusiasts and young talents in south Kilkenny are in for a treat as an after-school music hub is set to launch in October with Music Generation Kilkenny, in partnership with Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin. The initiative aims to provide a dynamic platform for local youth to immerse themselves in the world of music,… Continue reading Music Generation Kilkenny to launch new after-school hub in south Kilkenny
