Education and Training Boards Ireland

Welcome to our Back To School edition of Connections, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) newsletter. In this edition, you can catch up on ETB Schools, FET and Youth news and watch an exclusive interview with CEO of the National Parents Council Aine Lynch, who will sit on a panel at our Annual Conference this year! Download your copy of 'Connections', here ⬇️ https://shorturl.at/AsFdC Watch interview in full here ⬇

A must listen! 🎧 We were delighted to see and hear our Director of Schools Séamus Conboy (Ed D) chat with Dublin West Education Centres Director Ultan Mac Mathúna for the Teachers Themselves podcast. In this episode, Seamus and Ultan explore some of the "challenges and successes of transforming Irish education through the establishment of Community National Schools." This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of Irish education and the efforts to create inclusive environments for students and communities alike. For more information on Community National Schools, visit www.cns.ie. 🎧 Listen wherever you find your podcasts. Links to Spotify and Apple below ⬇ ▪ Spotify = https://lnkd.in/e_EsKc7B ▪ Apple = https://lnkd.in/dGgE2jwu #EducationalLeadership #ETBStrongerTogether

ETBI was delighted to host an inaugural #Euroguidance event this week bringing together colleagues working in guidance roles across Further Education & Training. Thank you to our speakers from the Department of Education — Ireland, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and network representatives from Latvia, Estonia and Sweden for sharing current and exciting new developments in the space. Watch the highlights from the event below✨ #FET #Guidance #Euroguidance Jessica Mullen Dr Joe Collins Paddy Lavelle

Looking back on a wonderful visit today by Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD to our College of FET, Kilmallock Town Campus. Department of Higher Education and Training Education and Training Boards Ireland #FindTheBestInYou #thisisfet #futureproofing #investment

SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna), the Further Education and Training Authority, and Enterprise Ireland have launched their Strategic Partnership to widen access to upskilling programmes for small, medium and micro enterprises, and to help drive their growth and competitiveness in Ireland. As part of their Strategic Partnership, SOLAS and Enterprise Ireland announced the introduction of two new Management Development programmes which will support a range of sectors including Hospitality and Retail. These initiatives are being run in partnership with Local Enterprise Offices in Cork and the Cork Education and Training Board. Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS said: "This important collaboration between the FET sector and businesses will build on the success of industry-led FET provision and support the Education and Training Boards Ireland network to increase their upskilling opportunities available to local enterprise, empowering learners to flourish in their chosen careers while supporting the productivity and sustainability of businesses in Ireland." Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland said: “The launch of this partnership between Enterprise Ireland and SOLAS recognises the need to increase Irish SMES’ productivity rates in line with international standards. Leadership & Management Skills has been identified as a significant barrier to growth and these exciting new initiatives aim to equip Irish SMEs with the essential leadership and management skills required to compete globally.” Both programmes, the cross sectoral SME Management Development Programme, and the Hospitality and Retail Sector Specific Management Development Programme are being piloted at local level in 2024 with the aim of rolling them out nationally in 2025 through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). This strategic partnership is supported by Small Firms Association | ISME Ireland | Irish Hotels Federation | Restaurants Association of Ireland | Chambers Ireland | Retail Excellence Ireland | Fáilte Ireland | Skillnet Ireland | @Regional Skills Forum Managers

On the ball: great atmosphere in Athlone this morning as FET Guidance gather for the Euroguidance - A New Era Event. #FET #Guidance #Euroguidance #ETBStrongerTogether

It was a pleasure to welcome Executives, Chairpersons and Board Members from Education and Training Boards around the country to ETBI Naas for our Public Affairs Town Hall where we outlined our political priorities in in advance of the upcoming general election. #SupportYourLocalETB

Comhghairdeas leis na scoileanna Galway and Roscommon ETB agus Louth & Meath ETB a bhfuil Aitheantas Oifigiúil mar Scoil Ghaeltachta bainte amach acu 💫 Ceiliúradh den scoth inné ag Ócáid Bhronnta na Roinne Department of Education — Ireland. #ETBStrongerTogether   Coláiste na Coiribe Coláiste Naomh Eoin Colaiste na bPiarsach, Ros Muc Gean Gilger

Did you know that ETBs are the largest provider of multi-denominational education in Ireland? This means that all students are given equal opportunities to engage with the curriculum and school life! Visit the link below and discover how a CNS can benefit your child. 🌐www.cns.ie #ETBStrongerTogether

Tá Scoileanna Náisiúnta Pobail bunaithe ar na bunluachanna seo a leanas: sármhaitheas, comhionannas, meas, cúram agus pobal. Geallaimid go seasfaimid leis na luachanna sin dár mic léinn agus dár bhfoireann. Foghlaim níos mó faoi cad a dhéanann SNP chomh cuimsitheach sin ag an nasc thíos. 👇 🌐 www.cns.ie Community National Schools are built on the core values of excellence, equality, respect, care and community. We promise to uphold these for our students and staff. #ETBStrongerTogether