An Occasion to treasure for participants and their families
Photographs: Patrick Browne
Spirits were high at the College of Further Education and training Kilkenny VTOS Awards Presentation evening in The Ormonde Hotel on the 13th February. Participants received an array of Awards to include QQI Awards Levels 3 to 5, City & Guilds Awards and attendance certificates.
Co-Ordinator Geraldine Moran congratulated all participants on their exceptional achievements. The presentation evening was an award for the hard work and dedication of the participants who commenced their studies in 2022 and finished their courses in 2024. Geraldine paid tribute to KCETB (Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board) through its FET (Further Education and Training) service and thanked Eileen Curtis (Chief Executive) Martha Bolger (Director of FET) Bernadette O’ Rourke (AEO) Una Hayes (Principal of College of FET) and Jennifer Collins (Deputy Principal of College of FET).
The participants were all very proud of their immense achievements even though the journey for some was very challenging. Martha Bolger Director if FET and Bernadette O’ Rourke AEO both thanked staff and participants and praised the centre for its excellent work. Martha Bolger Director of FET congratulated all the participants and encouraged them to continue their learning journey and make a difference in the world.
Bernadette O’ Rourke AEO lauded all the participants and encouraged them to celebrate their success and be true ambassadors for Adult Education.
Chief Executive Eileen Curtis expressed her warmest congratulations to the participants and their families. It was special for them to be celebrating together as their families travelled this learning journey with them and supported them as they undertook their studies. Eileen commended their courage in returning to Education and fulfilling their dreams.
Geraldine Moran was MC for the night and thanked everybody for attending the occasion including Sean Lawless and Fiona Phelan for their IT support, Charlotte Beattie for her administrative support, Joan Howley in Guidance and all the highly enthusiastic and committed staff that strive to enable all participants to achieve their full potential. Geraldine wished all participants much success in the years ahead – where all of them can flourish through learning. After the ceremony, the participants and their families celebrated in style in the Ormonde Hotel
Applications are invited for a range of courses at the Nuncio Road Campus. QQI Level 3 courses to include an Introduction to Office Skills and Introduction to Woodwork. QQI Level 4 courses including Pathways to Office Administration and Pathways to Healthcare. There are four QQI Level5 courses available to include Web Design and IT Skills, Art, Craft & Design with Start your own Business, Office Administration and QQI Level 5 Furniture design and making.
VTOS can be contacted at (056 7764719) or info@vtoskk.ie
