Further Education opportunities showcased at Dunmore open day
GRETB Dunmore is hosting its open day on Tuesday, March 11 with a host of activities and information sessions planned.
The further education centre offers courses in childcare, special needs assisting, digital media, podcasting, journalism, horticulture and culinary. New courses are also being planned.
Representatives from the Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre will be on hand during the day. Attendees can also look forward to food and refreshments provided by the centre’s culinary students.
The open day takes place from 9am-1pm on March 11 and there will be an opportunity to meet the tutors and students and learn about all the courses on offer in Dunmore.
GRETB Dunmore is the first further education centre to be awarded the Pieta House Amber Flag for creating a healthy and inclusive environment that supports the mental wellbeing of its students and staff.
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GRADUATES in Podcasting, Digital Media and Journalism (back) Martin Flaherty, Helen Murphy, Martina Carr, Eoghan O’Brien; (front) Jack Howard, Una Canavan (Centre Manager) and Alan Murphy (Tutor). Rory Asten BellImage 2 of 6
GRADUATES in Advanced Early Learning and Care Stage 2 (back) Bernadette Sheridan, Shanell Ronayne, Jessica Ronayne, Aisling Oates, Chloe O’Regan; (front) Sharon McCarthy (Tutor), Sarah Grogan (Tutor), Barry McNally (Assistant Manager Further Education and Training), Una Canavan (Centre Manager), Teresa Keary McDonald (Tutor), and Louise Veldon (Tutor). Rory Asten BellImage 3 of 6
EARLY Learning and Care Stage 1 graduates (back) Cora Regan, Shauna Keaveney, Zoe Mannion, Kelly O’Brien, Pinky Shamila Sultan, Kayleigh Mooney, Aine Farrell, Mikaela Walshe, Giedre Cesnaityte; (front) Katelyn Ward, Una Canavan (Centre Manager), Katie McCarthy (Tutor), Barry McNally (Assistant Manager Further Education and Training), Teresa Keary McDonald (Tutor), Sarah Grogan (Tutor) and Catherine Glennon. Rory Asten BellImage 4 of 6
CULINARY Operations Graduates (back) Ian Kelly, Helen Waldron, Mary Corcoran, Carmel Monaghan; (front) Marie Gormley, Anne-Marie Langan (Tutor), Una Canavan (Centre Manager), Caroline Coen and Catherine Wynne. Rory Asten BellImage 5 of 6
GRADUATES in Healthcare (back) Nikhil Pindichirayil Ajimon, Muriel Mchugh, Daiva Chmieliauskiene, Anne Mannion; (front) Una Canavan, Centre Manager, Mary Marsden, Tutor and Lynne Keery Adult Education Officer. Rory Asten BellImage 6 of 6
AMBER Flag graduates (back) Shanell Ronayne, Chloe O’Regan, Aisling Oates; (front) Barry McNally, Assistant Manager Further Education and Training, Una Canavan, Centre Manager, and Colette Kelly. Rory Asten BellCentre Manager Una Canavan says, “Further education is for everyone, and we should always keep learning. Courses can be done full or part-time or you can even do one module at a time – it can easily blend with everything else you have in your life. We have learners in our centre aged 18 to 80 and there is something for everyone, so come along on the day and take that first step.”
Students have the opportunity to avail of Erasmus opportunities throughout their courses, with a group travelling to Malta last year. This year, there are 13 learners travelling to Sweden.
Over 200 learners recently graduated from GRETB Dunmore in Level 4, 5 and 6 courses, and many have since gone on to third level education or to work successfully in many industries.