KERRY College of Further Education and Training is holding its Open Week event from Monday, February 20th, to Friday, February 24th at its campus locations in Listowel and Tralee.
Elaine O’ Connor, Manager of the Admissions Office at Kerry College, is encouraging potential students, parents, and guardians to attend the campuses this week. This must see event is an ideal opportunity for everyone to see the huge range of courses and apprenticeships Kerry College has to offer.
A number of events are planned across the week.
Clash Road Campus are hosting their Open Day on Tuesday, 21st February from 10am to 7pm with a special event geared toward parents and guardians of young applicants that evening, from 5pm – 7pm. Principal Stephen Goulding is delighted to announce that special guests Miriam Magner Flynn, CEO of Career Decisions, and James Leonard of The Two Norries will be speaking on the night.
He is also delighted to welcome visitors to the brand new Listowel Campus, at their Open Day Thursday, February 23rd from 10am to 7pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to members of staff, visit the brand new campus facility, and develop a relationship with this uniquely supportive and friendly campus.
The Monavalley Campus will be open all week and Campus Manager Con O Sullivan is delighted to announce that they will be hosting a brand new Careers Information Event on Monday 20th from 6pm-8pm. This event is an ideal opportunity for day workers, career changers and returners to visit the campus and chat face to face with our Admissions Officers, Part-Time/Evening Training co-ordinators, Business Support Unit, Adult Guidance Counsellors and Learner Support Teams.
The highly successful Apprenticeship Information Event will return again this year, Thursday 24th of February from 5pm-8pm. More than 30 employers will be exhibiting and available to answer questions on the night. This is a must see event for any aspiring apprentice.
Kerry College Killorglin Campus Manager, Aodhnait Carroll, will be onsite at the Monavalley Campus for all 5 days. The Killorglin Campus specialises in Outdoor Education & Training and Aodhnait encourages anyone who has an interest in a career in the great outdoors to come along and explore what her campus has to offer. Visitors will get the chance to breath under water with a scuba respirator, try their hand balancing on a surf board, and test their skills walking on a tight rope.
Teachers, Tutors, Instructors, Guidance and Support Teams, Students, Apprentices and Employers will be on hand during Open Week to chat about career options and answer any career related queries visitors may have.
Second level school groups are invited to visit during the week. Guided tours of the campus will be held between the hours of 9am and 3pm daily. Times differ depending on the campus location. Tours can be booked through the admissions office on 066 7149696 or email openweek@kerrycollege.ie.
For a full schedule of Open Week events and times, visit: https://kerrycollege.ie/news/open-week-2023/
