Author Archives: Donegal ETB

New €9.8 million GRASP project launched to tackle Green Skills Shortage in cross-border construction sector

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The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) – a €9.8 million cross-border initiative designed to address the significant green skills deficit currently present in the cross-border construction sector – has been officially launched. GRASP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project brings together a diverse network of […]

Tertiary Education Website for the NW Cross-border Region

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The North West Tertiary Education Cluster (NWTEC) has launched a new one-stop resource for career and learning progression.  The website will support lifelong learners, parents, teachers, career guidance counsellors and employers in the North West cross-border region, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. The website was developed […]

Launch of the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH)

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The official launch of the NW DEPTH initiative took place at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny today. This project – supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) – will be led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, North West Regional College, and Donegal […]

Further Education and Training Centre Buncrana Celebrates Student Success at Awards Night

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Further Education and Training (FET) students in the Buncrana area received course certificates at an Awards Night on 8th April celebrating the exceptional achievements of students who finished NFQ Level 4 and 5 courses in May 2023 and 2024. The event highlighted the transformative nature of the courses being offered in the FET Centre in Buncrana […]

Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada Student Wins National ETB Hero Award

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) scooped a national ETB award at this year’s ETB Excellence Awards, held in Croke Park on 27th March with Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student Seán Boyle winning the ETB Hero Award. Another Donegal ETB school, Gairmscoil Chu Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir, received a Highly Commended award for their […]

Magh Éne College Wins Donegal ETB Schools Senior Debate Forum

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The annual Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) Senior Debate Forum Cup has been won by Magh Éne College in Bundoran. Crana College in Buncrana took the honours in the Plate competition and Errigal College in Letterkenny won the Rose Bowl competition. Runners up in the event were Deele College, Raphoe in the Cup competition, […]

Further Education and Training Centre Milford Celebrates Student Success at Awards Night

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Further Education and Training (FET) students in the Milford area received course certificates at an Awards Night on 13th March celebrating the exceptional achievements of students who finished NFQ Level 4 and 5 courses in May 2023 and 2024. The event highlighted the transformative nature of the courses being offered in the FET Centre in […]

New Assistant Training Centre Manager Appointed to Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) has appointed Mr Aiden Coll to the post of Assistant Training Centre Manager in its Further Education and Training (FET) Service at its Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre. Hailing from Falcarragh, Aidan has worked with Donegal ETB since 2017 as an Electrical Instructor in the Gaoth Dobhair Training Centre, delivering […]

2025 Further Education and Training Fair Takes Place from 4-5 March in Letterkenny

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Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) will host its Further Education and Training (FET) Fair from 4-5 March in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny, focusing on its wide range of further education and training options around the county. On Tuesday 4 March, from 7.00-9.00pm, the FET Fair is aimed at school leavers and their […]

A Christmas Message from Donegal ETB Chief Executive

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As we approach Christmas 2024 my message to our ETB communities is one of gratitude. Across our Schools, Centres and Administrative Offices throughout the county you have contributed in such a meaningful way to the work of Donegal ETB during 2024 and your dedication to our values is clear for all to see. As I […]