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PHOTOS: A Very Busy Open Week At Kerry ETB Training Centre

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Kieran Moynihan, Liam Casey, Dylan Cremin at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran

OVER 900 students, career changers and jobseekers attended the Kerry ETB Training Centre’s Open Week last week, with a further 600 attending the Apprenticeship Open Evening on Thursday.

Visitors to the centre on Thursday met with a range of Kerry based employers who take on apprentices on a regular basis.

These included OPW, TLI Group, Enercon, Listal Ltd, O’Carroll Engineering, Southwest Engineering, DCS Group, Bathrooms 4U, Torc Precision Engineering, David Clifford Carpentry & Building Services, Kerry Mechanical Engineering, Keltic Heating, Total Plastic Solutions, Liebherr, Gallivan Murphy Hooper Dolan.

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Assistant Manager of the Training Centre, Con O’Sullivan feels this is just the beginning of a wider change: “Our level of engagement with the public across Open Week is a clear sign that parents, school leavers, career changers and jobseekers are looking for a more direct route to work – through practical skills training programmes such as Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Professional Development –training that we specialise in here in the Monavalley Campus.”

A new sales focused Digital Marketing Traineeship was announced as well as a new partnership with Code Institute who offer accelerated training for people who wish to change career and work as Full Stack Software Developers.

This partnership was announced at Momentum 2019 – an event hosted by Kerry ETB Training Centre and Kerry SciTech – which was attended by 80 guests who heard Daniel Mackey of Teamwork’s incredible success story of a start up which now has 24,000 paying customers across 183 countries and clients which include Disney, Netflix, Forbes, Paypal and Spotify.

The week also saw Fexco Innovation Lead Guillaume Py launch The Cloud Lab – a new IT Training & Support Hub. The training centre’s 2019 prospectus was also launched.

Kerry ETB Training Centre will run a further apprenticeship event later in the year. The centre runs skills training all year round – their full range of programmes are available to browse and book online: www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie Scroll down for photos…

John Lynch and Dylan O’Brien at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
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Alan Roycroft at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
Kyle Cronin and Aleksaranda Michniewicz at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
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Gary Counihan and Bríd Mallon at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
Stephen Power and Gary O’Donnell at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
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Kevin O’Callaghan, Kay McAuliffe and Tina O’Sullivan at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
Sarah and Keith Cronin at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
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Mike Foley, Simon Regan, Owen O’Donnell, Con O’Sullivan at the Kerry ETB Training Centre Apprenticeship evening on Thursday. Photo by Padraig Foran
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Kerry ETB Training Centre Launches New Prospectus For 2019

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At the launch of the Kerry ETB Training Centre Prospectus 2019 were National Apprenticeship Programme Co-Ordinator Ioseph Nestor; Course Recruitment Officer John Herlihy; Director of Further Education and Training with Kerry ETB Owen O’Donnell; Area Training Manager Nora O’Callaghan and Assistant Training Manager Con O’Sullivan. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE comprehensive range of courses at Kerry ETB Training Centre are detailed in their 2019 Prospectus which was launched this week.

Showcasing the range and breath of foundation course, specific skills training, traineeships, apprenticeships and professional development evening courses – the new Kerry ETB Training Centre prospectus lists over 80 programmes of learning which are delivered to 2000 learners annually.

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With a new Sales focused Digital Marketing traineeship, a new accelerated programme in Software Development (Full Stack) and the new Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician apprenticeship – Kerry ETB Training Centre continues to meet industry needs.

The launch was held to coincide with their Open Week. An Apprenticeship Open Evening will be held tonight (Thursday) at the  Training Centre where it will host students, school leavers , parents and others interested in enrolling in, or enquiring about an apprenticeship.

A “New Apprenticeship” hub will provide opportunities for ETB colleagues to engage with potential apprentices and employers from the Kerry region.

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‘The Cloud Lab’ Launched At Kerry ETB Training Centre

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Launching The Cloud Lab at Kerry ETB Training Centre on Tuesday were; Joe O’Shea, Nora O’Callaghan, Guillaume Py and Con O’Sullivan. Photo by Dermot Crean

A NEW ‘Lab’ will prove to be a valuable addition to the already great facilities at Kerry ETB Training Centre in Monavalley.

‘The Cloud Lab’ was launched on Tuesday by Guilllaume Py, who is a Business Leader in Innovation Management at Fexco, Guillaume started his career in IT Support with Compaq in the 1990’s.

To celebrate the launch — which coincides with Kerry ETB Training Centre’s Open Week — a Build Your Own PC mentored workshop which was fully booked out.

The Cloud Lab features a range of cutting edge technologies such as Cloud Virtualisation, VMWare ESXi Virtual Servers, Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Servers and VSAN and is home to the newly redesigned IT Support Technician Traineeship which added Microsoft’s Windows Server 2016, Cloud Computing with Office 365/Sharepoint and Security Fundamentals to the industry leading CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ qualifications.

The traineeship starts in June 2019, runs for 12 months, includes 3 months in-company and applications are now open onwww.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie

Trainees attending a workshop at the launch of The Cloud Lab with at back Joe O’Shea, Nora O’Callaghan , Guillaume Py and Con O’Sullivan (far right). Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry ETB Announces Winner Of Christmas Card Competition

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Caoimhe Curran from Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahersiveen is presented with a prize from Ann O’ Dwyer Director of Schools Kerry ETB and Brendan Culloty From Hugh Culloty Expert who sponsored the prize. Also in photo is Jim Finucane, Chairperson Kerry ETB (left) and runners up Emilia Girasole, Coláiste na Ríochta, Listowel (left), Conor Hope, Coláiste na Ríochta, Listowel (centre) and Agne Arlauskaite Castleisland Community College (right).

KERRY Education and Training Board received over 200 Entries from their eight Kerry ETB Schools for their annual Christmas Card Competition and as always the standard was very high.

However there can only be one overall winner with three runners up selected due to the impressive submissions made by Kerry ETB schools.

The winner and runner-ups were invited to Kerry ETB Head Office and were presented with their prizes by Ann O’Dwyer, Director of Schools.

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According to Ann O’Dwyer; “Every card submitted demonstrated much artistic talent in our schools and we are very proud to display all the entries here at our offices in Centrepoint, Tralee, for everyone to enjoy and admire.

In this regard, we want to thank every student who entered the competition as their art work has brightened up the offices during this festive time and  I invite people to come view the cards on display.”

The winning card was sponsored and printed by Kingdom Printers and will be sent out all over the country as the official Kerry ETB Christmas Card.

Kerry ETB would like to thank again all the students who took part and their art teachers for their enthusiasm and interest. Finally and most importantly Kerry ETB would like to congratulate the winners.

Overall Winner: Caoimhe Curran, 5th Year, 2017, Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahersiveen

Art Teacher: Fiona Holly

The runners up are;

Runner up 1: Conor Hope, 6th Year Coláiste na Ríochta

Art teacher: Marian Sugrue

Runner up 2: Emilia Girasole, 5th Year, Coláiste na Ríochta

Art teacher: Marian Sugrue

Runner up 3; Agne Arlauskaite,  1st year, Castleisland Community College,

Teacher: Pia Thornton

Caoimhe received a Samsung Tablet sponsored by Hugh Culloty Expert, The Mall, Tralee with Brendan Culloty joining Ann O’Dwyer in congratulating the winner Caoimhe and Runners up Conor, Emilia and Agne on their impressive card designs

Each runner up received a €30 One4all Gift Card.

Kerry ETB would also like to thank again Kingdom Printers and Hugh Culloty Expert who helped make the Kerry ETB Christmas Card Competition such a success this year.

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PHOTOS: Kerry ETB Shows What It Has To Offer At Fair In The Brandon

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Aoife O'Hanlon and Louise O'Connor at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aoife O’Hanlon and Louise O’Connor at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

A STEADY stream of visitors made their way to the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday for the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair.

The annual fair showcases the courses available in different fields in their many education centres around the county from hairdressing to welding, nursing to construction and much more.

As well as the many stands, there were talks throughout the day on all aspects of adult education, apprenticeships, interview skills and other vital information for early school leavers, mature students, parents, employer, adult learners and jobseekers.

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Stephanie Leahy of North Kerry College tends to Miriam Sheahan at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stephanie Leahy of North Kerry College tends to Miriam Sheahan at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Dopo Shozumbi gets some information from Catherine Browne and Caroline Cashell of Kerry College of Further Education Nursing Department at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dopo Shozumbi gets some information from Catherine Browne and Caroline Cashell of Kerry College of Further Education Nursing Department at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Clodagh O'Sullivan tends to the nails of Patricia Crowley at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Clodagh O’Sullivan tends to the nails of Patricia Crowley at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anne Kennelly, Kathleen O'Donnell and Norma Scanlon of Tralee VTOS at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anne Kennelly, Kathleen O’Donnell and Norma Scanlon of Tralee VTOS at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Declan Campbell, Aaron Farrell, Gary Corcoran and Sean Dunphy at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Declan Campbell, Aaron Farrell, Gary Corcoran and Sean Dunphy at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Tiller, Aoife McCormack and Jasmine Scollard of Kerry Adult Literacy and Basic Education at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Tiller, Aoife McCormack and Jasmine Scollard of Kerry Adult Literacy and Basic Education at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Film and TV Production trainees Dara Harkin, Kieran McCormack and Nadine Henderson at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Film and TV Production trainees Dara Harkin, Kieran McCormack and Nadine Henderson at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Tiller, Aoife McCormack and Jasmine Scollard of Kerry Adult Literacy and Basic Education at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Tiller, Aoife McCormack and Jasmine Scollard of Kerry Adult Literacy and Basic Education at the Kerry ETB Further Education and Training Fair at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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IT Tralee And Kerry ETB Reaffirm Their Partnership

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IT TRALEE and the Kerry Education and Training Board reaffirmed their partnership on Monday evening in the North Campus.

Both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue to maximise opportunities for learners in Kerry. The MOU reaffirms both organisations commitment to working collaboratively as they have done since 2007.

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Members of Kerry ETB and IT Tralee at the signing of the MOU between both parties in the North Campus on Monday evening.
Members of Kerry ETB and IT Tralee at the signing of the MOU between both parties in the North Campus on Monday evening.

“This MOU builds on years of effective collaboration between us and IT Tralee,” said CEO of Kerry ETB, Colm McEvoy.

“It means that people from Kerry can access a full suite of education and training programmes in their local area and for many courses there is a direct progression opportunity between ETB and ITT programmes,” he said.

The MOU commits the two institutions to work cooperatively to deliver education and training provision to the people of Kerry and beyond. Since the first MOU between the two organisations significant progress has been made in a range of areas.

A course progression document has been developed to map progression routes between Kerry ETB courses and ITT courses.

Joint initiatives were developed including; a Directory of Education and Training Programmes in Kerry, the development of Kerry Music Education Partnership, Future Skills research, school based projects were progressed including; Project Maths, ICT, sports and leisure, and science.

The ITT host the annual Kerry ETB Student Awards event. The ITT has also provided in-service training in ICT and Digital media for teachers and school leaders. Kerry ETB, through Cappanalea Outdoor Education and Training Centre delivers modules to Wildlife Biology and Health and Leisure students in Outdoor Education.

Cappanalea OETC also works closely with the Cara Centre in the provision of Campabilities and adapted physical activities.

The current and future Strategic Plans of both organisations identify their mutual commitment to continue establishing links and partnerships to achieve their individual and collective strategic goals. Both organisations aim to maximise the access, transfer and progression opportunities for all learners.

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Kerry ETB Beauty Department Gets International Recognition

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Back row left to right: Nuria Lopez Izquierdo (Thesis of the Year), Louise O’Connor, Jodie Sheehy, Catriona McEnery, Ann Louise Curtin, Caoimhe Finnegan Front Row L to R: Michelle Mangan (Student of the Year), Ms. Janet Rose (CIDESCO Examiner), Nora O’Callaghan (Assistant Manager, Kerry ETB Training Centre), Bernadette Casey (Performance Award)
(click photo to enlarge) At the announcement of successful  CIDESCO examinations at the Beauty Therapy Department in Kerry ETB Training Centre were, back row left to right: Nuria Lopez Izquierdo (Thesis of the Year), Louise O’Connor, Jodie Sheehy, Catriona McEnery, Ann Louise Curtin, Caoimhe Finnegan
Front Row L to R: Michelle Mangan (Student of the Year), Ms. Janet Rose (CIDESCO Examiner), Nora O’Callaghan (Assistant Manager, Kerry ETB Training Centre), Bernadette Casey (Performance Award)

GREAT news for the Beauty Therapy Department at Kerry ETB Training Centre in Monavalley Industrial Estate.

They have received International recognition for the standard of their training and the quality of their students following their successful examinations for an internationally recognised diploma course with CIDESCO.

CIDESCO is an International awarding body for beauty therapy qualification and is regarded as the highest standard accrediting body for Beauty Therapy in the world.

“Trainees in beauty therapy will now have a world recognised qualification which is held in the highest regard and prestige globally,” said Tara O’Halloran Cronin, Beauty Therapy Department at Kerry ETB Training Centre.

“This qualification will add enormous benefit to the employment opportunities available to my trainees and I am looking forward to an ongoing association with CIDESCO”.

“Standards are high to match the value of the qualification and that students must achieve a 70% pass rate which is unique to Beauty Therapy,” she said.

The International Examiner for CIDESCO, Janet Rose, has been carrying out exam supervision and assessment of trainees in beauty therapy in Tralee.

She was also on hand to present awards to some of the top students in the beauty department.

The winner of student of the year was Michelle Mangan from Killorglin. Thesis of the year went to Nuria Lopez Izquierdo while Bernadette Casey won the performance award.