Overview of Services

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB is a local education authority, established on the 1st July 2013. The 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs) were dissolved and replaced by 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The Kilkenny and Carlow ETB is governed under Education and Training Boards Act 2013.

 

Our Mission

It is the mission of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB to be a key provider of quality, inclusive education opportunities and support services that enable young people and adults to reach their full potential and contribute in a positive and meaningful way to society.

 

Our core organisational values and principles are:
To place the learner at the centre of all our work
To provide quality services
To promote quality teaching and learning
To engage in building positive, respectful relationships
To value and respect all staff and learners
To promote a culture of openness and fairness
To promote inclusiveness and embrace diversity
To be responsive in our approach and promote innovation and partnership
To be an integral part of the local community

We provide a comprehensive range of quality education programmes and supports designed to meet the needs of young people and adults throughout the counties of Kilkenny and Carlow . Over the years it has developed a range of educational provision to meet the diverse and ever changing demands of learners. Today Kilkenny and Carlow ETB runs thirteen second level schools , an extensive adult education service and a range of post-leaving certificate courses. It is involved in many partnership activities at local level and provides a range of educational supports to enhance the quality of its education programmes.

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB supports young people and adult learners through its four main areas of activity:

 

Second Level Education		Adult Education Service
Abbey Community College, Ferrybank Borris Vocational School Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin Carlow Vocational School and Institute of Further Education Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown Coláiste Pobail Osraí, Kilkenny Duiske College, Graignamanagh Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach Grennan College, Thomastown Kilkenny City Vocational School Muine Bheag Vocational School Ormonde College of Further Education, Kilkenny Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale Tyndall College Carlow		Adult Education Guidance Service Adult Literacy Scheme Back to Education Initiative(BTEI) Community Education Co-operation Activities Evening Courses/Part-time Courses Interagency Projects Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme(VTOS) Youthreach Youth Work Activities Training Services Educational Partnership Initiatives

 

Partnership Activities		Educational Support Services
in association with County Development Boards County Childcare Committees Leader Programmes Recreation and Sports Partnerships Local Drugs Task Groups School Completion Programmes Social Inclusion Measures Group		Buildings Development Programme Budgetary and Financial Management Corporate Services Customer Services Health and Safety Recruitment and Human Resource Services