Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Sean Cumiskey – Construction Apprentice of the Year 🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Sean Cumiskey, one of the first cohort of scaffolding apprentices to graduate from the National Scaffolding Apprenticeship in LOETB - National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas. Sean was awarded the prestigious ‘Construction Apprentice of the Year’ 🏗️ at the Apprenticeship Ireland Awards last night, adding to his incredible success at the World Scaffolding Championships in Lithuania earlier this year, hosted by ScaffChamp | BSA - Baltic Scaffolders Association. Sean’s hard work, dedication, and leadership have made him a true ambassador for the Scaffolding Apprenticeship programme. As a role model for his industry and a leader at Cumiskey Scaffolding, we know his future is bright. Well done, Sean, and continued success in everything you do. We are all immensely proud of your achievements. 👏 #LOETB #Scaffolding #ScaffoldingApprenticeship #ApprenticeshipSuccess #Construction #ApprenticeshipIreland #MountLucas #ConstructionLeadership #Apprenticeships #Apprentice

🎓 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 🎓 We are absolutely delighted to congratulate our colleague and friend, Dr. Keith McClearn, who has graduated with a PhD, Educational Doctorate in School Leadership from Dublin City University. As the Principal of LOETB Portlaoise Institute, Keith has continually demonstrated his dedication to both education and leadership. What makes this achievement even more inspiring is that Keith balanced his PhD studies with his full-time role at Portlaoise Institute and his responsibilities to his young family. His unwavering commitment, hard work, and perseverance are truly commendable, and he serves as an inspiration to us all at LOETB. We are incredibly proud of you, Dr. McClearn, and wish you continued success in all you do 👏 #LOETB #Graduation #PhDGraduate #SchoolLeadership #EducationExcellence #PortlaoiseInstitute #EducationForLife #Laois #Portlaoise

What a day!!! He’s only gone & done it & we couldn’t be more proud 👏👏 huge congratulations to Sean Cumiskey on winning the Apprentice of the Year 2024 in Construction Award 🥇 so well deserved #GenerationApprenticeship #ScalingNewHeights #Scaffolding John Kelly Fergus Sheerin LOETB - National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas

We are proud to showcase the outstanding students from LOETB Portlaoise Institute, in partnership with South East Technological University, Carlow, who represented us today at the National Tertiary Office Tertiary Convention in Croke Park. These students are thriving in their Tertiary Degrees and shared their personal journeys. 🎓 📸 Isabel Rafter and Jaqueline Fernandes (B.Sc in Software Development) and Cillian Byrne & Eoin O’Gorman (B.Bus Studies) delivered insightful presentations on how these degrees are preparing them for the future in business and tech. Congratulations on a job well done! 👏 Interested in learning more? 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) https://lnkd.in/eVadbds5 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) https://lnkd.in/eD5ESBbQ 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) 𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 https://lnkd.in/eEFeA98B #LOETB #TertiaryEducation #PortlaoiseInstitute #SETU #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #CrokePark #SoftwareDevelopment #BusinessStudies #SETUCarlow #Portlaoise #Laois #NTO #DegreeProgrammes

The Laois and Offaly Regional Literacy Coalition is excited to announce the launch of the Literacy Champions Programme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing literacy awareness and support within communities and workplaces across Laois and Offaly.

Our LOETB Portlaoise Institute Year 2 Tertiary Degree students, Isabel Rafter and Jaqueline Fernandes (B.Sc in Software Development) and Cillian Byrne and Eoin O’Gorman (B.Bus Studies), are presenting their experiences at the Tertiary Convention. 🎓 They explain how they are benefiting from studying locally in Portlaoise, their hopes for future studies in South East Technological University, Carlow and preparing for successful futures in business and tech. 💼💻 Best of luck to these amazing students as they share their journeys 👏 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) https://lnkd.in/eVadbds5 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) https://lnkd.in/eD5ESBbQ 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) 𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 https://lnkd.in/eEFeA98B #LOETB #TertiaryEducation #PortlaoiseInstitute #StudentSuccess #CrokePark #BusinessStudies #SoftwareDevelopment National Tertiary Office South East Technological University

Groundworks are set to begin at the Modern Methods of Construction Demonstration Park at LOETB - National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas , County Offaly. As technical advisors, MosArt is proud to support this initiative, showcasing advanced construction techniques designed to accelerate the delivery of quality housing built to the Zero Emission Building (#ZEB) standard. Last Friday, a workshop was held to update stakeholders on the project’s progress and to discuss potential innovations for Phase 2. With a focus on digital adoption and NSAI certification, the park is at the forefront of sustainable construction practices in Ireland. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting initiative. #mosart #mmc

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 We had an amazing day filled with collaboration, learning, and inspiration at our recent 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆. This event was a strategic action under the 𝗟𝗮𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻, supporting the national 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. The session, led by Mary Flanagan and Laura Barrett from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, with a workshop by Siobhan Cahill from youngballymun, focused on: 📚 The importance and benefits of Family Learning 👶 Strategies for Early Years to Primary 👨👧 Engaging Dads in learning 👏 Guest presentation on Hug Your Book and Breakfast Buddies initiatives by YoungBallymun 🤝 Collaboration across sectors to support family learning We were delighted to welcome professionals from a wide range of sectors, including education, health, libraries, youth work, local government, and more! A big thank you to all who attended and helped make the day such a success! Tamara Latham, Regional Literacy Coordinator "The Family Learning Training Day was a vital step forward in our commitment to enhancing family learning in our communities. Together, we’re building stronger connections and empowering families to thrive through education. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this collaborative effort!" #LOETB #FamilyLearning #AdultLiteracyForLife #LaoisOffalyActionPlan #CommunitySupport #Collaboration #EarlyYears #EngagingDads #YoungBallymun #LearningTogether #SupportingFamilies #lcetb #loetbinclusionweek2024 #inclusionweek2024 #loetbinclusion

Delighted to share a glimpse into the new fashion classroom and talk about the courses I teach at Laois and Offaly ETB (Loetb) in Portarlington!

LOETB hosted the recent Intercultural Training with Offaly Traveller Movement, Laois Travellers Action Group and Ballycommon Training . The training was organised by members of the Laois and Offaly Regional Adult Literacy Coalition. This event provided participants with invaluable insights into the culture, history, and challenges faced by the Irish Traveller community. Special attention was given to the barriers related to literacy and health that Travellers continue to face in modern Irish society. This partnership is an example of what can be achieved when organisations come together to build understanding and celebrate diversity. Together, we are fostering inclusivity and empowering communities. This event marked the start of #loetbinclusion week 2024. #LOETB