Empowring individuals to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world
Tipperary FET Awards Ceremony
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Students from Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street) receiving their certificates at the annual Graduation Ceremony at the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh. Odhran DucieImage 2 of 4
Students at the Tipperary FET College Graduation Ceremony in the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh. Front row, from left: Marie Touhey, Tipperary FET College; Angela Mulcahy; Thomas Bridgeman; Noel Colleran, Tipperary FET College; Deborah Ryan, Tipperary FET College; Cllr Roger Kennedy, Chairperson of Tipperary ETB; Colin Cummins, Tipperary ETB Director of FET; Mary Carroll; Patrick Walshe; Marguerite Ryan, Tipperary FET College. Back row: Triona Breen, Tipperary FET College; Finbarr O’Shea, Tipperary FET College; Terry O’Brien; Thomas Lees; Mary Bonfield; Denise Barry; Bridget O’Brien; Anthony Condon; Donna Lawlor; Daniel Ryan; Joan Kennedy; John Murphy. Odhran DucieImage 3 of 4
Students at the Tipperary FET College Graduation Ceremony in the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh. Front, from left: Ann O’Meara; Noel Colleran, Tipperary FET College; Deborah Ryan, Tipperary FET College; Cllr Roger Kennedy, Chairperson of Tipperary ETB; Colin Cummins, Tipperary ETB Director of FET; Noreen Gleeson; Valerie O’Meara; Nicola Casey. Back row: Elaine Toomey, Programme Supervisor, RehabCare; David Murray; Aaron Maher; Catherina Kenneally; Eoghan Coffey; Brian O’Brien, RehabCare; Mary Jo Kennedy Deegan, Tipperary FET College. Odhran DucieImage 4 of 4
Graduates from Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street) pictured outside the centre following the Graduation Ceremony at the Abbey Court Hotel. Odhran DucieOver 180 adult students were honoured at Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh before Christmas at the annual Tipperary FET (Further Education and Training) College Awards Ceremony.
The event on December 10 celebrated the achievements of students who successfully completed certifications from levels 1-5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
These awards covered a wide range of disciplines including Digital Skills, Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Craft, Food Choice and Health, Drama, Four Stroke Engine Maintenance, Intercultural Awareness, Food Hygiene, Horticulture, Historical Studies and Healthcare Support.
Students from Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street), otherwise known as Teach an Léinn, were also celebrated for successfully completing their Leaving Cert.
In his keynote address, the Director of FET at Tipperary ETB, Colin Cummins, spoke about education as a lifelong, continuous process that empowers individuals to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. He highlighted the wide range of progression pathways offered at Tipperary FET College where learners will be supported along their journey.
There were two learner reflections on the day.
Mary Foote from Roscrea spoke about her journey with Tipperary FET College, where she has completed multiple NFQ modules from Levels 1 to 3, and how she gained new skills, confidence, wonderful friends and a real sense of belonging. She said she was deeply grateful to her tutors and everyone in Tipperary FET College who had supported her.
Olena Sydorenko, a Second Year VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) student thanked all the teachers at Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street) for their patience, kindness and unwavering support they gave her and her fellow students that helped grow their confidence to keep learning.
FURTHER DETAILS
For anyone interested in taking their next step with Tipperary ETB’s Tipperary FET College, anywhere in the county, they can visit the Tipperary ETB website (www.tipperaryetb.ie/fet), or contact the FET Admissions Hub at admissions@tipperaryetb.ie or call 067 71000.