Kilkenny and Carlow ETB (KCETB)

We were pleased to host KCETB and the Department of Education and Youth this week! KCETB works closely with the Department of Education and Youth to ensure young people in our communities have access to high-quality youth work supports and opportunities.

Thanks to Joe from volleyball Ireland for his time today to coach our TY sports leadership class. All our students now have the basic coaching credentials to coach volleyball. Excellent day had by all.

A great day out at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition, where our TY and 2nd year students went on a fact-finding mission to uncover the secrets of the most successful projects at the competition.

📢Delighted to announce the KCETB Apprenticeship Expo is taking place at Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training on Thursday 29th January 2026. 🎟️Tickets are free but please register on Eventbrite kcetb.ie/kcetb-set-to-h… @carlowinstitute @KCETB_FET

📢Community Groups Address local unmet literacy needs through the €1m National Collaboration and Innovation Fund 2026 Deadline: 22 January 2026 kcetb.ie/collaboration-…

✨🎄 Our TY elves were busy training as barista pros today—but tomorrow the magic begins! 🎅 We’re excited to welcome St. Patrick’s De La Salle & CBS Primary to Santa’s Grotto at KCVS for a day of festive fun! Huge thanks to all involved—stay tuned for more Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

The Collaboration and Innovation Fund, part of Ireland’s Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy, is now open for applications. #AdultLiteracyforLife kcetb.ie/collaboration-…

Thank you @AbbeyCC_wd for being a part of #KCETBTeachMeet

Thank you for being a part of #KCETBTeachMeet - it was great to see the student involvement in your presentation!

We are excited to be a part of the Kilkenny Chamber Business Awards for 2025, shortlisted in the Design and Craft category. We look forward to getting together with our fellow nominees to celebrate the innovation, talent, & entrepreneurial spirit that makes Kilkenny a leader.

Staff and students from @carlowinstitute attended the MENSANA launch supporting mental health promotion on Friday night at the Seven Oaks Hotel in partnership with Carlow Mental Health Association #letstalk #elephantintheroom

Energy Performance Officers & Energy Officers from all 16 ETBs came together in Sept for an event marking the beginning of our journey towards achieving our 2030 carbon targets. KCETB looks forward to putting our learnings into action #Greenskills linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Last week KCETB attended the launch of the @SOLASFET #GreenSkills 2030 Implementation Plan. We look forward to getting going and to creating an inclusive and sustainable future for all. Read More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

1 more sleep 👏 Sam, #ddletb and #ColáisteCoisLife learner will appear on TG4 documentary ‘Eachtraí Foghlama le Kayleigh Trappe’ @TG4TV Dé Luain, 29 Meán Fómhair 7.30 i.n.– you won’t want to miss! 💡✨ #AdventuresInLearning #DDLETB #Teamddletb @etbi_ireland

⭐ Open Evening ⭐ 5th & 6th Class students & families welcome! 📅 Tues 23 Sept | 🕔 4–6:30pm 👀 Tour facilities | 🤝 Meet staff & students | 📚 Explore subjects & programmes | ✨ Experience our vibrant school community!

Open Evening Invitation! We’re excited to welcome all prospective 5th & 6th class parents/gaurdians and students to our Open Night 🌟 🗓️ Tuesday 30th September 🕕 6 -8 p.m. Principal's address at 6.30 p.m @KCETB_Schools @KCETB @kclr96fm @CWnationalist

There are still spaces left on our Tertiary Degree courses! The 𝐁𝐒𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 is the first program of its kind in Ireland and is an excellent choice for students interested in exploring numerous potential career paths within healthcare. See more:

📕Training opportunities are available through the Skills to Advance programme, offering funded training courses for people in employment 📢Employees are eligible to apply for these courses. For more info: KCETB Training Services 059 781304 or TSU.Recruit@kilkennycarlowetb.ie

Today is International Literacy Day, but what is Media Literacy? ✅Making informed decisions about the media you see or hear ✅Asking questions about what you see online ✅Being about to tell what's true or not #medialiteracymatters #adultliteracyforlife

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! Delighted to have @DeptofFHed Minister @MarianHarkin launch a new & important #AdultLiteracyForLife 'Let's talk about media literacy' campaign today to raise awareness about #MediaLiteracy & why it matters. ℹ️Learn more: adultliteracyforlife.ie/medialiteracy/