Congratulations to all of this year's VTOS Kilkenny Graduates! Click 'NEXT' to see lots more photographs from the graduation celebration or scroll down to read more about the night. ABOVE: Helen Devane, Sé Nicholson, Toshie Oue and Claudine Malunga Kilkenny’s VTOS graduates had an occasion to treasure as they celebrated their achievements for the first time in three years. Graduates of VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny held their awards ceremony with family and friends. It was a fitting return to the celebration of students’ achievements after a number of challenging years. VTOS Co-Ordinator Geraldine Moran paid tribute to the excellent and dedicated teaching staff who continue to transfer their love of learning to all the participants, both in the academic and practical areas. She thanked Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for their ongoing support for the VTOS programme. Special guests included KCETB Chairperson Cllr. Fergal Browne, KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis, and KCETB Director of Further Education and Training (FET) Martha Bolger. Awards recipients were presented with certificates in QQI, City & Guilds and attendance certificates in areas ranging from QQI (Quality qualifications Ireland) Level 3 Certificates in General Learning to Level 5 Awards in eBusiness, Information Processing, Art Craft & Design and Furniture Making. Director of FET Martha Bolger, in a very motivational speech, congratulated all the participants on their accomplishments and praised them for their resilience in the face of adversity during the last number of challenging years. KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis Chief commended all participants for their hard work and persistence over the challenging times they encountered and encouraged them to keep pursuing their learning goals and nurturing their passion for learning. Bernadette O’ Rourke, an adult education officer with KCETB, lauded all the participants on their achievements and spoke about the high-quality
Kilkenny VTOS graduates celebrate with a night to remember
