Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre to host open morning about its courses

The public is invited to find out more about the wide range of  courses available at Carrick-on-Suir’s Further Education & Training (FET) Centre at an open morning next Tuesday, May 23. 

The open morning at the Tipperary Education & Training Board (ETB) run centre at Greenside, Carrick takes place from 10.30am to 12:30pm that day. 

Tipperary ETB staff and students will be available at the event to answer questions about the centre’s wide variety of full-time, part-time, certified and non-certified courses. 

 The open morning will include talks, information stands and guided tours of the FET Centre, located  at the former Comeragh College building. It will also be an opportunity to chat with staff and students.

 Carrick FET Centre is a central location for 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 community education courses at tbe FET Centre, including cookery, computer skills, arts and crafts.  She is delighted with the variety of courses available in her hometown and enjoys the social side of the courses.   

 “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,” she said. 

 Carrick-on-Suir FET Centre Manager Fiona Hennessy is encouraging people to come to the open day  and see the education opportunities  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 we have established with higher education institutes, and we work closely with local employers and the community to ensure  the focus of our FET provision meets local needs.”

 For more information telephone:(051) 649932 or email: FETCarrick@tipperaryetb.ie.