(Tue. 13 December, 2022) – The announcement this afternoon by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD of a dedicated further education and training (FET) college for Kilkenny city that will cater for up to 5,000 students has been warmly welcomed by its visionary and future provider, Kilkenny and Carlow… Continue reading KCETB “sees vision realised” as dedicated FET college announced by Minister Harris
Since it opened on 26 November, this year’s Butler House Christmas Garden has already brought joy to thousands of visitors. And last week the community groups who created the garden were invited back to Butler House for a special thank you morning from the organisers. The Butler House Christmas Garden is a collaboration between… Continue reading Community groups thanked for their work on Butler House Christmas Garden
The students of Kilkenny Youthreach have lent their support to the Amber Women’s Refuge One Million Stars Against Violence project by weaving hundreds of stars for the initiative, and by building a special star tree that now takes pride of place at City Hall as part of Yulefest Kilkenny. Kilkenny Youthreach is a full-time… Continue reading Kilkenny Youthreach star tree for Amber goes on display at City Hall
(Wed. 30 November, 2022) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) held its annual Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) awards ceremony last night at the Springhill Court Hotel where students were presented with QQI levels 4 and 5 awards in horticulture, healthcare and childcare. BTEI provides free, part-time further education for young… Continue reading Celebration and Pride at BTEI Kilkenny Awards
(Fri. 24th November, 2022) – Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) held a special event yesterday for retired employees of its Further Education and Training (FET) Service to acknowledge their service and thank them for their hard work and dedication in providing education services to the Kilkenny and Carlow region. The ceremony,… Continue reading FET tutors honoured at KCETB retirement event
(Fri. 18 Nov. 2022) – Kilkenny’s Ormonde Hotel was last night a hub of activity for the graduates of VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny. The annual awards ceremony was an occasion to treasure for the VTOS Kilkenny participants and their families. MC for the occasion was VTOS Co-Ordinator Geraldine Moran who expressed sincere… Continue reading VTOS Spells Success
(Fri. 28th October, 2022) – Ormonde College of Further Education last night held its annual conferring ceremony in Kilkenny city at which graduates of 24 separate programmes of study were conferred with their awards in areas such as animal care, equestrian studies, beauty therapy, hairdressing, community care, nursing studies, applied psychology, youthwork and addiction studies,… Continue reading Celebrations as Ormonde College of Further Education Hosts Conferring Ceremony
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. What is normally an annual event was deferred due to the pandemic so… Continue reading KCETB honours its retired employees at special event
(Tue 18 October, 2022) – 362 apprentices from Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford graduated yesterday at a special ceremony in Kilkenny at which they were presented with their awards by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Malcolm Noonan, TD. The National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south-east… Continue reading 362 Apprentices Graduate at KCETB-hosted National Apprenticeship Awards 2022
362 talented apprentices across Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford will graduate at the inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south-east region taking place in Kilkenny next week (Mon. 17 October). Organised by Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for the region, the National Apprenticeship Awards recognise the achievements of apprentices… Continue reading Inaugural National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 for the south east
