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Pride and joy at the Kerry College graduation
Marion O’Toole
Kerry College of Further Education and Training held our graduation in the Brandon Hotel on Thursday, 1st of December 2022, marking the first in-person graduation since Kerry College was established in 2019. Alumni from all full and part-time courses over the last three years were invited to attend the event to revel in their success.
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On the day, we welcomed over 500 graduates from Kerry College’s five campuses, along with their families and friends, to celebrate this momentous occasion. Esteemed guests included Board Members from Kerry Education and Training Board and the Kerry College Board of Governance and special guest speaker Dr Karen Weekes, Performance Psychologist, University Lecturer and Endurance Adventurer. Dr Weekes delivered a rousing speech praising the resilience of the graduates in unprecedented times, leaving the audience energised and inspired.
We were delighted to have Niall Collins, T.D, Minister of State responsible for Skills and Further Education at the Department of Further and Higher
Education, Research, Innovation and Science, in attendance on the day. He spoke passionately on the presence of further education and training in today’s society stating, “The diversity of further education and training is one of its key strengths. It reflects the communities across the country and the diverse backgrounds of the learners who engage with it. It also addresses the multiple needs that can help our society. Kerry College exemplifies this diversity.
Addressing the graduates, Chairman of Kerry ETB, Cllr. Jim Finucane wished the graduates well in their future careers, and our Director of Further Education and Training, Mr Owen O’Donnell said he was delighted to be in attendance to mark this important milestone in the graduates journey. He congratulated them all, acknowledged all their hard work, and wished them well in their lifelong learning journey.
Graduation 2022 was a stunningly successful event, and we look forward to hosting many more in the years to come.
