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The VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Kilkenny tenth annual woodcarving exhibition opened at Workhouse Square MacDonagh Junction featuring a collection from the VTOS students under the guidance of teacher Peter O’Carroll.
The exhibition was the culmination of a year of hard work, passion and dedication that has produced some superb items in sycamore, birchwood and plywood, among other materials.-1683281865536.jpg)
MC for the occasion was VTOS co-ordinator Geraldine Moran who welcomed all the special guests and thanked Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) for its support for the VTOS programme through its Adult Education Service. Ms Moran stressed the importance of diversity and inclusivity and that the exhibition highlighted those very important aspects of the VTOS programme.
KCETB Director of Further Education and Training Martha Bolger officially opened the exhibition and congratulated all participants on their achievements. Peter O‘Carroll, the class teacher, expressed his delight and immense pride to be working with such a talented group of participants since September 2022.
KCETB Adult Education Officer Bernadette O’Rourke paid tribute to all the participants and congratulated them on their collaborative endeavours, singling out a particular carving for the skill involved.
Marion Acreman, the centre manager at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre also addressed the guests and said MacDonagh Junction was proud to display all the work.
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) was established to provide a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
It gives participants opportunities to improve their general level of education, gain certification, develop their skills and prepare for employment, self-employment and further education and training.
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The range of learning options is delivered in an adult friendly environment. VTOS Kilkenny can be contacted at 056 7764719 or by email info@vtoskk.ie.
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