Common use of Integrated FET Pathways Clause in Contracts

Integrated FET Pathways. The Future FET integrated approach is based on a clear strategy to facilitate progression from one FET programme to another, with Learner Guidance, Literacy (learning) Support and Quality Assurance playing an important role in ensuring potential pathways are transparent from the outset. School to FET Pathways LCETB are a FET leader in terms of engagement with schools to support school to FET pathways. A wide range of TY modules are available, as well as taster sessions across a number of skills areas, including in hospitality, apprenticeship, engineering, taster courses in CNC, hairdressing as well as future skills such as AI and an introduction to robotics. LCETB is open to involvement of an initial project to integrate pilot modules at senior cycle, as part of the future reform initiative (not part of TY) given their excellence in performance in this area. LCETB report a change in attitude in schools, which now proactively invite the ETB to come and talk to them about FET and apprenticeships. LCETB will continue to ramp up its school outreach work to increase the pipeline of young people into FET courses. It will commit to FET-HE Pathways There are some existing pathways in place currently for progression from FET to HE, including in Level 9 awards in areas such as nutrition as well as links with UK universities. Memorandums of Understanding are in place with institutions, but it is acknowledged that further work is needed to further progress tangible actions. LCETB are committed to strengthening relationships with Higher Education over the course of this agreement, particularly given the newly established Technological University of the Xxxxxxx and other TUs. It will develop additional pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to significantly increase the last recorded progression levels from 2020. The LCETB FET Division, Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service developing an offering of all types of Level 5 and (IRGSS) is committed to providing a professional and confidential Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) to all learners. A new Access, Transfer and Progression Policy will be developed over the course of this agreement outlining the role of FET Provision and Support Services, in particular the IRGSS will play a key aspect in terms of inclusivity and equality of opportunity for LCETB prospective and current learners. The IRGSS provides clear, transparent and accessible person-centred, pre-entry and on-programme information and guidance supports, designed to facilitate access for learners. These include: - Pre-entry Flyers - distributed in the region with clear information on who the service is for, what users can expect and how to access it. IRGSS staff also attend various local and regional fairs and other fora to promote FET opportunities. - Information Hubs in Limerick and Clare provide a one-stop-shop for information on FET opportunities in the region. Level 6 programmes which can be pitched via the CAO-linked FET site designed for school leavers.

Integrated FET Pathways. The Future FET integrated approach is based on a clear strategy to facilitate progression within FET from one FET programme course to another, advancing along the National Framework of Qualifications, with Learner Guidance, Literacy (learning) Support learner guidance and Quality Assurance support and quality assurance playing an important role in ensuring potential pathways are transparent from the outset. Further progress in this area can be made by building on relationships that exist across KCETB with HE colleagues in the South-East Technological University. Progression within FET in KCETB has remained extremely steady over the course of the pandemic, this reflects the approach to aim to keep learners engaged as well as ensure all necessary supports are in place to enable learners to progress. There is continuous communication with KCETB learners regarding desired pathways. Teaching staff carry out a variety of reviews through: Monthly Progression Forms, Learner Progression Forms and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to assist in supporting the learner to identify and develop their learning pathway. The Adult Education Guidance Service (AEGS) also plays a central role in ensuring learners are supported on their journey. This service is open to learners School to FET Pathways LCETB are a FET leader in terms of engagement FET-HE Pathways KCETB has developed initiatives with schools to support school to FET pathwayspathways through regular visits for recruitment and promotion taking place. A wide range FET Fair events have resulted in over 300 prospective learners attending a recent event in 2022. KCETB will continue to build on the strong links with post-primary schools and their admissions teams to support visits to all schools in the area. Specific events will also be arranged for school principals, staff and Guidance Counsellors as required. KCETB will deliver on plans to host events focused on parents and how opportunities in FET are communicated to parents. KCETB welcomes the opportunity to promote FET courses via the CAO linked site and indeed were an ETB lead in enabling this innovation. KCETB will have a full suite of TY modules are available, relevant provision available via the CAO website this year including traineeships. KCETB also offer taster days with schools and other partners for pathways related to Youthreach. This approach can be developed further within KCETB by building on the existing promotion of apprenticeship and other pathways programmes including wider skills areas such as well beauty therapy and engineering. This highlights a taste of different future vocational or technical options and has been successful elsewhere in garnering interest for FET courses as taster sessions across a an equally valid destination as HE after school. KCETB held strong in the number of skills areaslearners that progressed on the FET-HE pathway. However further opportunity exists in this regard. Reengagement with the newly established SETU is particularly relevant for KCETB as is the requirement to establish a revised MoU with the new entity. KCETB will explore these opportunities with partners and seek to advance opportunities to advance a unified tertiary system. KCETB will also aim to develop an access programme for HE in partnership with SETU. Pathways for ICT software and bicycle engineering exist already and provide a strong evidence for replication of this approach. KCETB has seen a growth in nursing learners, including the current pathways that exist for progression to HE are with UK universities. Alternative pathways need to be explored for this specific area, particularly given the existing healthcare demands in hospitality, apprenticeship, engineering, taster courses in CNC, hairdressing as well as future skills such as AI Ireland. FET Leader Case Study across all provision and adults wishing to assess their educational options. This is an introduction important part of identifying opportunities suitable for individual learners when planning progression. Progression pathways both internally within FET provision from one programme to roboticsanother and externally to other institutions is clearly communicated to learners. LCETB is open Over the course of this agreement KCETB will continue to involvement of an initial project work on enhancing this area and aim to integrate pilot modules at senior cycle, reboot back to 2019 levels and further increase this contribution. In November 2020 as part of the future reform initiative (not part KCETB XXXX to FET Network, a series of TY<.. image(Logo Description automatically generated) given their excellence removed ..> Virtual Open Days for secondary schools across Kilkenny and Carlow took place. The open days were attended by 459 students from 17 schools. The aim of these events was to increase transitions from XXXX schools to FET provision and this opportunity was then promoted to a broader range of secondary schools in performance December 2020. Due to the success of this approach, it is 15 anticipated this will become an annual feature in this areathe KCETB FET calendar. LCETB report a change in attitude in Skills Focused Pathways Progression to Employment Lifelong Learning Pathways Progression from schools, which now proactively invite the ETB to come and talk to them about FET and apprenticeships. LCETB will continue to ramp up its school outreach work to increase the pipeline of young people into FET courses. It will commit to within FET-HE Pathways There are some existing pathways in place currently for progression , from FET to HE, including in Level 9 awards in areas such as nutrition HE as well as links with UK universities. Memorandums onwards into outcomes such as employment are all key areas of Understanding are in place with institutions, but it is acknowledged that further work is needed to further progress tangible actions. LCETB are committed to strengthening relationships with Higher Education focus for KCETB over the course of this agreement, particularly given in line with the newly established Technological University of national vision set out in the Xxxxxxx and other TUs. It will develop additional pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to significantly increase the last recorded progression levels from 2020Transforming Learning national strategy. The LCETB data in the table adjacent evidences key employment outcomes in areas for learners in KCETB such as health and welfare, services, arts and humanities and agriculture, forestry and fisheries. This can be reviewed and considered in the context of future planning. KCETB intends to strengthen provision to meet the needs of learners and employers by remodeling hospitality provision to focus on a more work-based learning model. This can be further enhanced by also considering other provision developed in line with employer engagement, increasing FET Division, Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service developing an offering of all types of initiatives at Level 5 and (IRGSS) is committed to providing a professional 6 areas and confidential Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) to all learnersother forms of work-based learning. A new Access, Transfer and Progression Policy This will be developed over the course of this agreement outlining the role of FET Provision and Support Services, effective in particular the IRGSS will play a key aspect in terms of inclusivity and equality of opportunity for LCETB prospective and current learners. The IRGSS provides clear, transparent and accessible person-centred, pre-entry and on-programme information and guidance supports, designed continuing to facilitate access for learners. These include: - Pre-entry Flyers - distributed in the region with clear information on who the service is for, what users can expect and how to access it. IRGSS staff also attend various local and regional fairs and other fora to promote FET opportunities. - Information Hubs in Limerick and Clare provide a one-stop-shop for information on FET opportunities in the region. Level 6 programmes which can be pitched via the CAO-linked FET site designed for school leaversdeliver high employment outcomes.

Integrated FET Pathways. The Future FET integrated approach is based on a clear strategy to facilitate progression within FET from one FET programme course to another, advancing along the National Framework of Qualifications, with Learner Guidance, Literacy (learning) Support learner guidance and Quality Assurance support and quality assurance playing an important role in ensuring potential pathways are transparent from the outset. WWETB’s % change in ‘progression within FET’ from 2019 to 2021 is slightly better than the overall sectoral change. WWETB will nonetheless seek to reboot to pre- pandemic levels with a strategy including: • amalgamating services into single buildings or buildings in close proximity. This makes it easier for learners to progress onto courses and it also encourages discussions between learners from the various courses. • Providing tasters of PLC, apprenticeship, traineeship or other FET offerings to Youthreach and CTC learners. Guidance services are at the heart of the solution to progress learners on to other courses. The service provides impartial career advice, education and training information, one to one guidance and group guidance to help learners make informed choices. It is committed to providing flexible access to learners across all FET provision. School to FET Pathways LCETB are WWETB has strong links with post-primary schools and has developed a FET leader in terms range of engagement with schools initiatives to support school to FET pathways. A wide range Its strategy to build school to FET pathways includes: • Taster programmes to Transition Year learners as a block during down time in training centres. One hundred school students registered for the school apprenticeship programme • WWETB guidance counsellor meets with secondary school Career Guidance teachers to talk about pathways to FET and to increase awareness of TY modules FET • Post-primary schools/centres are availablealigned to a Senior Training Advisor for their respective geographical area along with offering tours of Waterford Training Centre • Alternative Learning Provision for potential early school leavers and sporadic attenders • Task Forces of relevant agencies to develop the connections to support young people sporadically or not attending school. Waterford Wexford ETB welcomed the opportunity to promote FET courses via a CAO linked site, as well as taster sessions across and notes that this has increased the profile of its offering. WWETB will continue to develop a number portfolio of skills areascourses to offer school leavers via the CAO link. WWETB is committed to working with schools and other education providers to encourage participation of students who might not normally consider progressing to College. These include Leaving Certificate Applied students, including in hospitalityYouthreach students, apprenticeshipMature Students, engineeringand students with disabilities. While PLC demand has declined recently, this is a pivotal pathway for school leavers to consider and there should be real effort to grow provision and offer taster courses in CNC, hairdressing as well as future skills such as AI and an introduction to robotics. LCETB is open to involvement of an initial project to integrate pilot modules at senior cycle, as part of the future reform initiative (WWETB offering. The profile of PLC in the region is not part of TY) given their excellence in performance in this areahelped by dual provision models and WWETB will strive to move all PLC courses to dedicated FET settings over time. LCETB report a change in attitude in schools, which now proactively invite the ETB to come and talk to them about FET and apprenticeships. LCETB will continue to ramp up its school outreach work to increase the pipeline of young people into FET courses. It will commit to The FET-HE Pathways There are some existing pathways in place currently for progression from FET to HE, including in Level 9 awards in areas such as nutrition as well as links with UK universities. Memorandums of Understanding are in place with institutions, but it is acknowledged that further work is needed to further progress tangible actions. LCETB are committed to strengthening relationships with Higher Education over the course of this agreement, particularly given the newly established Technological University of the Xxxxxxx and other TUs. It will develop additional pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to significantly increase the last recorded progression levels from 2020. The LCETB FET Division, Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service developing an offering of all types of Level 5 and (IRGSS) is committed to providing available through these courses should also be a professional and confidential Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) to all learners. A new Access, Transfer and Progression Policy will be developed over the course of this agreement outlining the role of FET Provision and Support Services, in particular the IRGSS will play a key aspect in terms of inclusivity and equality of opportunity for LCETB prospective and current learners. The IRGSS provides clear, transparent and accessible person-centred, pre-entry and on-programme information and guidance supports, designed to facilitate access for learners. These include: - Pre-entry Flyers - distributed strong focus in the region with clear information on who the service is for, what users can expect and how marketing to access it. IRGSS staff also attend various local and regional fairs and other fora to promote FET opportunities. - Information Hubs in Limerick and Clare provide a one-stop-shop for information on FET opportunities in the region. Level 6 programmes which can be pitched via the CAO-linked FET site designed for school leavers.. Lifelong Learning Pathways

Integrated FET Pathways. The Future FET integrated approach is based on a clear strategy to facilitate progression from one FET programme to another, with Learner Guidance, Literacy (learning) Support and Quality Assurance playing an important role in ensuring potential pathways are transparent from the outset. School Each Centre and Service has progressed from a single core programme offering, to FET Pathways LCETB are an integrated service that includes literacy and learning supports, career guidance and a FET leader in terms combination of engagement with schools to support school to FET pathwaysprovision that includes both full-time and part- time provision. A wide range The success of TY modules are available, as well as taster sessions across a number the integrated model is evidenced by an average retention rate of skills areas, including in hospitality, apprenticeship, engineering, taster over 90% on adult education courses in CNC, hairdressing as well as future skills such as AI LOETB Integrated FET Centres. LOETB are piloting vocational taster programmes in areas including healthcare and an introduction to roboticsdigital. LCETB This involves bringing Transition Year students in one day a week onsite. It will mainstream these throughout a wider base of schools over the course of this agreement. LOETB is open to involvement of an initial project to integrate pilot modules at senior cycle, as part of the future reform initiative (not part of TY) given their excellence also exploring a taster module in performance in this areaelectrical engineering. LCETB LOETB report a change in attitude in schools, which now proactively invite the ETB to come and talk to them about FET and apprenticeships. LCETB LOETB will continue to ramp up its school outreach work to increase the pipeline of young people into FET courses. It will commit to FET-HE Pathways There are some existing pathways in place currently for progression from FET to HE, including in Level 9 awards in areas such as nutrition as well as links with UK universities. Memorandums of Understanding are in place with institutions, but it is acknowledged that further work is needed to further progress tangible actions. LCETB are committed to strengthening relationships with Higher Education over the course of this agreement, particularly given the newly established Technological University of the Xxxxxxx and other TUs. It will develop additional pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to significantly increase the last recorded progression levels from 2020. The LCETB FET Division, Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service developing an offering of all types of Level 5 and (IRGSS) is committed to providing a professional and confidential Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) to all learners. A new Access, Transfer and Progression Policy will be developed over the course of this agreement outlining the role of FET Provision and Support Services, in particular the IRGSS will play a key aspect in terms of inclusivity and equality of opportunity for LCETB prospective and current learners. The IRGSS provides clear, transparent and accessible person-centred, pre-entry and on-programme information and guidance supports, designed to facilitate access for learners. These include: - Pre-entry Flyers - distributed in the region with clear information on who the service is for, what users can expect and how to access it. IRGSS staff also attend various local and regional fairs and other fora to promote FET opportunities. - Information Hubs in Limerick and Clare provide a one-stop-shop for information on FET opportunities in the region. Level 6 programmes which can be pitched via the CAO-linked FET site designed for school leavers. LOETB has quite a small base of PLC places relative to other ETBs, meaning progression levels to HE are also low, although they have been growing. This is supported by active partnership pathways for learners in place with the Technological University of the Xxxxxxx in areas including Science, Computer Systems, Engineering and Hospitality. LOETB will develop more such pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to almost double the last recorded progression levels from 2020. The integration of PLC with other Level 5 and 6 offerings should be an ambition of LOETB and should facilitate growth in these pathways. All Level 5/6 provision with a progression to HE focus will be mapped by 2024. Learner Voice – Nursing Studies “ "I studied QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies in Abbeyleix after my Leaving Certificate in 2015. I decided to do this course to gain greater insight into my career in nursing. I really enjoyed my year studying in Abbeyleix, the staff were very supportive and encouraged all students. I completed work experience as part of my course which helped me decide that Nursing was for me. I then went on to study Adult Nursing in University of Stirling, Scotland. I am now a qualified nurse working in the midlands and love my career. I would really recommend this course to anyone who may be interested in Nursing." <.. image(A picture containing graphical user interface Description automatically generated) removed ..> Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 15 Nursing Studies 2015/2016 <.. image(Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated) removed ..>

Integrated FET Pathways. The Future MSLETB is committed to ensuring effective and integrated FET integrated approach is based on a clear strategy to facilitate progression from one FET programme to another, with Learner Guidance, Literacy (learning) Support and Quality Assurance playing an important role in ensuring potential pathways are transparent from in place. To achieve this, strong links exist with the outsetguidance service. School The service is available across most of FET with plans to expand this into Youthreach during 2022. Initiatives to build a pathways approach with positive outcomes include ‘Unlock your Future’ (see opposite FET Pathways LCETB are Leader Case Study) and ‘The Next Step’ programme in Youthreach. <.. image(Website Description automatically generated with medium confidence) removed ..> In common with other ETBs, there has been a decrease in the numbers of learners progressing within FET in MSLETB as a result of the pandemic. It will be a major priority to reboot to pre-COVID progression levels and ensure all learners have a sense of the leaning journey available to them. MSLETB has been a leader in terms of engagement with the sector in building strong pathways between schools to support school to FET pathwaysand FET. A It has developed and rolled out a wide range of TY Transition Year modules are available, as well as and taster sessions across a number delivered by Mayo College of FET, the outdoor education centres in Ballina and Achill and the training centre in Sligo. Agreed terms of reference are in place with local schools and focused TY pilots are established for six to eight weeks periods in skills areas, including in hospitality, apprenticeship, engineering, taster courses in CNC, hairdressing as well as future skills areas such as AI hairdressing and an introduction motor mechanics. It will continue to roboticsdevelop this approach. LCETB The ‘unlock your future’ programme is a free four week career exploratory course open to involvement of an initial project all adults with a guidance counsellor. A participant undertakes a skills audit to integrate pilot modules at senior cycle, as part of the help support pathways and future reform initiative (not part of TY) given their excellence in performance in this areaprogression. LCETB MSLETB report a change in attitude in schools, which now proactively invite the ETB to come and talk to them about FET and apprenticeships. LCETB MSLETB will continue to ramp up its school outreach work to increase the pipeline of young people into FET courses. It Building on the first year where 90 courses were promoted to school leavers via the CAO-linked FET site, MSLETB will commit further develop this offering to FET-HE Pathways There are some existing pathways in place currently for progression from FET to HE, including in Level 9 awards in areas such as nutrition as well as links with UK universities. Memorandums of Understanding are in place with institutions, but it is acknowledged that further work is needed to further progress tangible actions. LCETB are committed to strengthening relationships with Higher Education over the course of this agreement, particularly given the newly established Technological University of the Xxxxxxx and other TUs. It will develop additional pathways over the period of this agreement, hoping to significantly increase the last recorded progression levels from 2020. The LCETB FET Division, Information, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service developing an offering of include all types of Level 5 and (IRGSS) Level 6 programmes. FET Leader Case Study Strong and effective partnership links and pathways are in place between MSLETB and Atlantic Technological University, building on previous arrangements with GMIT. There are also strong pathways into Initial Teacher Education via St Angela’s College in Sligo, which again is being incorporated into ATU. Nevertheless, MSLETB acknowledges that there has been a decline in progression levels from FET-HE, and it is committed to providing addressing this and growing these pathways further. There is a professional particular opportunity around nursing, an area which has attracted significant national attention in a unified tertiary context. MSLETB provides several hundred pre-nursing places, but most graduates then go to UK universities to complete their degrees and confidential Informationtraining, Recruitment and Guidance Support Service (IRGSS) despite ample employment opportunities existing when they return. MSLETB is happy to all learners. A new Access, Transfer and Progression Policy will be developed over the course of this agreement outlining the role of FET Provision and Support Services, in particular the IRGSS will play a key aspect role in terms of inclusivity and equality of opportunity for LCETB prospective and current learners. The IRGSS provides clear, transparent and accessible person-centred, pre-entry and on-programme information and guidance supports, designed any pilot to facilitate access for learners. These include: - Pre-entry Flyers - distributed in the region with clear information on who the service is for, what users can expect and how to access it. IRGSS staff also attend various local and regional fairs and develop these other fora to promote FET opportunities. - Information Hubs in Limerick and Clare provide pathways under a one-stop-shop for information on FET opportunities in the region. Level 6 programmes which can be pitched via the CAO-linked FET site designed for school leaversunified tertiary education system policy.