Launch of new opportunities

Kasia Lyko

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone in Ireland’s further education and training landscape, with the official launch of the innovative and exciting National Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This launch followed a successful validation from QQI in January 2022 and the first intake commencing in November 2022.

For over 4 decades, Monavalley has been at the forefront of delivering professional skills training, professional development and apprenticeship training. The addition of the National Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship is a further testament to our commitment to innovative programme design and development.

Developed by a consortium of key industry stakeholders with Kerry Education and Training Board as the lead educational provider – this 3-year apprenticeship offers exceptional opportunities for those who wish to develop a rewarding and exciting career in the green, sustainable and renewable sectors. Apprentices will be equipped with the technical skills needed to excel in a dynamic and progressive renewable sector.

Robert O’Brien, Chair of the Consortium Steering Group, said, “As Chairperson of the Consortium Steering Group, I am extremely proud of what has been collaboratively developed by the many key industry stakeholders involved.“

The official launch of this unique apprenticeship is scheduled to take place in Quarter 1 of 2023 in Monavalley’s state-of-the-art training facility.

Killorglin

Community College, No. 1 in the county for third level progression

Fiona O’Brien and Saoirse Riordan

We rounded off 2022 at Killorglin Community with the incredible news that we are number one in Kerry for the highest rate of progression to third level!

This news is a tremendous source of pride and delight for us and is a validation of the excellent teaching and learning that takes place here.

We are delighted to have topped the Feeder Schools Table in Kerry as published in the Irish Times and the Irish Independent in December, with the Irish Times reporting a 110% progression rate. This statistic was achieved due to the high number of Leaving Certificate students from 2022 and those who had deferred their places in 2021, moving onto third level.

Speaking of this news, Principal Fiona O’Brien commented: “We acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the students, their parents and the staff in accomplishing such high levels of progression, and we were delighted as a school to play our part in supporting the students to achieve their potential.”

You will find our students studying at a variety of universities which include the Royal College of Surgeons, NUI Galway, University College Cork, Munster Technological University, University of Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, Technological University of the Shannon, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and Maynooth. A complete list can be seen in our prospectus on our website www.killorglincc.ie