The public is being invited to find out more about the wide range of further education courses available in Carrick-on-Suir at Tipperary Education and Training Board’s (ETB) Further Education and Training (FET) Centre Open Morning on Tuesday, 23 May.

Current Tipperary ETB students and staff will be at the centre at Greenside, Carrick-on-Suir (Eircode: E32 AN26) from 10:30am-12:30pm to answer questions about the array of full-time, part-time, certified and non-certified courses available at the centre.

The Open Morning will include talks, information stands, guided tours of the centre on the site of the former Comeragh College, as well as the opportunity to chat with staff and students.

The FET Centre is a central location for a wide range of interesting courses geared towards career and personal development, ranging from QQI 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.

Tipperary ETB learner, Melissa Power, has undertaken a variety of Community Education courses at Carrick-on-Suir’s FET Centre, including cookery, computer skills, and arts and crafts:

“I’m delighted that there is such a variety of courses available in Carrick-on-Suir as it’s easier for me to attend in my own town. The courses have increased my independent living skills and have boosted my confidence in my ability to do things for myself.

“One of the most valuable aspects of these courses is the social aspect. I’ve had a lot of fun meeting new people at classes, and this has also greatly improved my self-esteem. The courses I attend give me something to look forward to each week and I am hoping to do a lot more of them.”

People of all ages are being encouraged to visit the centre during the Open Morning to find a course that fits into their schedule, with courses typically running during the school year and classes running on a full day, morning, afternoon and/or evening basis.

Carrick-on-Suir FET Centre Manager, Fiona Hennessy, is encouraging people to come and see the education opportunities that are available locally:

“Our FET Centre is a hub of education for all, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and acceptance. We focus on the learner as an individual and encourage everyone to learn at their own pace, providing the opportunity to learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and for students to develop themselves personally and professionally.

“We are proud of the links that we have established with Higher Education institutes, and we work closely with local employers and the community to ensure that the focus of our FET provision meets local needs.”

Anybody looking for more information about what’s happening on the day, or who’d like to source further information about courses at the FET Centre in Carrick-on-Suir, can contact the centre at 051-649932 or email FETCarrick@tipperaryetb.ie.

Post expires at ACTIONTIME on ACTIONDATE