“TAKE time to reflect on the path that best suits you”. This is the message from Mary Murphy, PRO for Kerry College of Further Education, Tralee to those who have just completed their state examinations.

“No doubt a weight has been lifted off the shoulders and now that the Leaving Cert is done and dusted for most, it is important for school leavers to think about the next step in their career journey.  Let’s face it; what you are forced to study in the Leaving Cert affects your points score.  Maths, Irish and English plus for most people a European language and if they aren’t your forte then…”

“Enrolling in a PLC course helps people realise that their true strengths are often elsewhere.  When you choose to do a PLC you have the pleasure of being immersed in an area that interests you and your confidence grows as a result.  In our experience here at the college students do very well for themselves out of it,” Mary recently told TraleeToday.ie.

Continued below…

“In KCFE we park the Leaving Cert points race and concentrate instead on the individual that comes to interview for a place.  We look at the individual and their interests and we take pride in putting them on the right path, a course that best suits their strengths.’

“Every year we receive thank you cards here to the college from those who have used a PLC course as a stepping stone.  They come from nurses, teachers, social workers, engineers, veterinary nurses, hotel managers, computer programmers –  many of whom years later recognise that they would never have reached their ultimate career goal had it not been for starting out on one of our PLC courses, what’s more, they all agree that having done the PLC gave them the edge when they went further,”  Mary stated.

There’s over 40 further education courses on offer at the college in Tralee so plenty of choice of quality qualifications.  Applications can be made online for any of the courses at www.kerryfe.ie and you will be offered an interview in August.