CARRICK-ON-SUIR, CO TIPPERARY: Teenagers and adults from Carrick-on-Suir and its surrounding areas showed great interest in local education courses at Tipperary ETB’s annual Open Morning at Carrick-on-Suir Further Education and Training (FET) Centre on Tuesday, 16 April.
The FET centre, located at the former Comeragh College building at Greenside (Eircode: E32 AN26), saw people of all ages chat with learners and tutors about the selection of full and part-time courses available in Carrick-on-Suir, as well as in other Tipperary ETB centres across the county.
Visitors were able to talk to adult guidance and information officers at the FET Centre, and also take guided tours of the excellent facilities, which includes computer classrooms, a woodwork room and cookery/barista kitchen.
Fiona Hennessy, Manager of Carrick-on-Suir FET Centre, said there was great interest at the Open Morning in the courses available:
“As the manager, I am immensely proud of the exceptional work being done at the FET Centre in Carrick-on-Suir. Our dedicated team consistently delivers high-quality education and training, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
“The Open Morning was so well attended by the local community and we were delighted to showcase the fantastic selection of courses that we have to offer. The centre’s contribution to the locality is invaluable, providing essential skills and opportunities for all. The success stories of our learners are a testament to the centre’s excellence.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who attended and were involved in making the FET Centre a beacon of learning and growth.”
Carrick-on-Suir FET Centre is a central location for a wide range of interesting courses geared towards career and personal development, ranging from National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) Levels 1-6.
These courses include, but are not limited to: Business and Office Administration, Computers/Information Technology Skills, Culinary Skills, Childcare, Get Connected with your Smartphone, Early Learning & Care (Childcare), Employment Skills, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Healthcare, Horticulture, Home Repairs & Maintenance, Numeracy Skills/Maths, Office Skills, Reading & Writing Skills, Woodwork, Mindfulness, Interior Design, Barista Skills, Emergency Medical Technician and many more.
Anybody looking for more information about courses at Carrick-on-Suir FET Centre, can contact the centre at 051-649932 or email [email protected].
All photos: Anne Marie Magorrian
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Open Morning at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre Tipperary ETB held on 16th April. Pictured from left: Abi O’Donoghue 5th year Scoil Mhuire, Jennie Hannigan, Wellbeing Facilitator, Tipperary ETB and Blessing Ebeledike.
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Attending the Open Morning held in the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April are from left: Paddy Fitzpatrick, South Tipperary Development CLG, Sarah Jane Cleary, Commercial and Tourism Manager, Carrick-on-Suir, Nina Kati, Feng Shui Interior Designer Tutor (Carrick and Clonmel Tipperary ETB), Fiona Hennessy, Manager of the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir and Noel Colleran, FET Management Team Tipperary ETB.
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Open Morning at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre Tipperary ETB held on 16th April. Pictured from left: Robbie Dunne, Dominik Gorniak, Susan Dunne and Amy Cullen, Level 4 and Level 5 Business and Employment Skills Teachers, Tipperary ETB, Paudie Dunphy and Suzanne McEvoy Careers and Employment Officer with Camphill Communities.
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Pictured at the Open Morning held in the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April are prospective learners with Tipperary ETB Adult Literacy Staff.
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Attending the informative Open Morning held in the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April are local people with Tipperary ETB Tutors for Digital Media, Anne Lenihan and Peter Cleary (4th and 5th from left).
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Atalia Mlilo with her delicious looking chicken wrap she prepared in the Culinary Operations Class in the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre during the Open Morning held on 16th April.
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Korede Gbadamosi is pictured at the Culinary Operations Class in the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre during the Open Morning held on 16th April.
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Attending the Open Morning held in the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April are from left: Winnie Looby, Tutor for Arts & Crafts, Jam Lim, Whena Wan and Adenike Adesoye
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Geoffrey Cooke, Serhii Tretiak, Erick Cardenas and Charles Duke pictured attending their Wood Craft Class at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education and Training Centre during the open morning tour of the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre held on 16th April.
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Kathleen Grimes, Part-time Course Coordinator Tipperary ETB (2nd from right) chats to prospective students during the Open Morning held at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre on 16th April.
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Wood Craft Class at the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir.
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Lynn Casey and Benjamin Obidiran enjoy the Wood Craft Class at the Carrick Further Education and Training Centre.
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Kathleen Grimes, Part-time Course Coordinator Tipperary ETB (2nd from right) chats to prospective students during the Open Morning held at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre on 16th April.
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Miriam Durack and Emma Wing, Recruitment and Admissions Officers for Tipperary ETB countrywide with Amy Walsh and her grandmother Geraldine Walsh during an informative open morning held at the Further Education and Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April.
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Pictured at the Open Morning held in the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April are Edel Sheehan, Student Council, Tipperary ETB and Amy Crown, Development & Support Unit Admin, Tipperary ETB .
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Gavin O’Dwyer, Training Advisor with Tipperary ETB and Niall Walsh Chairperson COSDA during the Open Morning held at the Further Education & Training Centre in Carrick-on-Suir on 16th April.
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Culinary Operations Class with Tutor Martina Holden (3rd from left) during the open morning held on 16th April at the Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre, Tipperary ETB.