Standing of FET. XXXXX recognises the challenges in relation to the standing of FET as a post-secondary education choice, however XXXXX has a strong tradition of high quality, responsive and flexible education and training options and will continue to build and develop this over the period 2018 – 2020. Key focus areas will include: ― The development of a LWETB Communication Strategy ― FET Centre Open Days with an interagency service provision approach ― Continued work on Media and Social Media Presence ― The promotion of the service with employers through the Enterprise Engagement Team and the Skills for Work Regional Coordinator Strategic Performance Agreement 2018 – 2020 19 Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board ― Participation on local and regional Fora e.g. Regional Skills Forum, Local Community Development Committees, FET to HE Network and DEASP ― Clearer learning pathways for FET learners by using the Adult Guidance Service as the intermediary to deliver on this for LWETB XXXXX will also work with SOLAS to maximise the value and impact of a national campaign to promote further education and training in 2018 and 2019.
Standing of FET. Xxxxx ETB is committed to communicating with learners, employers, partners, the community, other agencies and education providers to elicit and respond to education and training needs, as well as enhance the quality, focus and relevance of our services. Xxxxx ETB participate on and collaborate with many interagency groups and committees. Our key stakeholders and partners are: ― Dept. of Employment Affairs & Social Protection ― South West Regional Skills Forum ― Institute of Technology Tralee, University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of technology (CIT), Xxxx Immaculate College, Limerick (MIC), University of Limerick (UL), St, Angela’s College, Sligo. ― Xxxxx Country Council, LCDC Local and Community Development Committee and the Xxxxx Local Enterprise Office and Local Link Xxxxx (County Transport Coordination Unit) ― HSE Health Service Executive, SHEP Social & Health Education Project, and the Xxxxx Children & Young Persons Services Committee ― Tralee and Killarney Chamber Alliances, along with a range of local and regional businesses ― North, East & Xxxx Xxxxx Development, South Xxxxx Development, Tralee Community Development Project, Dingle Creativity & Innovation Hub ― Udaras na Gaeltachta, Teagasc and Uíbh Ráthach Taskforce Over the period of this agreement, Xxxxx ETB will continue to work on the standing of FET and its promotion as a quality pathway to skills and careers. The ETB audience is wide and the message is broad. Fine tuning this to distil and effectively communicate our unique selling points is part of our ongoing
Standing of FET. CMETB is committed to improving the overall standing of FET. It will work with SOLAS to maximise the value and impact of a national campaign to promote further education and training in 2018 and 2019. Other initiatives to promote the standing of FET include: ― New FET Twitter account and Twitter training provided to staff ― Dedicated email address for all FET queries ― FET policies and procedures published on CMETB website (June 2018) ― Promotional FET campaign – “There’s Something for Everyone” carried out in April / May 2018. This campaign was aimed at briefing parents, teachers and senior cycle students on the wide range of FET opportunities. This will be an annual event. ― PLC Promotions committee established and operational ― In-House FET Newsletter produced three times per annum and circulated to all staff. This is aimed at raising awareness among CMETB staff of FET and opportunities arising ― AEGIS continue to attend Group Engagement held with DEASP to inform attendees of all services available through FET. ― Adult Education Services staff have met with asylum seekers locally to advise them on entitlements based on new legislation. ― High-support meeting attended by Adult Education staff to advise HSE Occupational therapists, Probation Services, DEASP, NLN, LES, on options available within FET.
Standing of FET. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board continues to invest in the marketing and branding of FET to highlight this provision as a real alternative to the traditional pathways into third level. This is being achieved through a combination of internal and external communication tools. SignageLive SignageLive: software installed on TV screens in all FET Centres enabling display of a common message, yet enabling each individual FET Centre to display specific centre related information. Email Email: all email addresses transferred to a single domain, @xxxxx.xx. This replaced multiple email addresses and will make it easier for the public to send emails. Website Website - a new FET website has been developed, www. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx with a clear communication message to learners, communities and enterprise. Branding, Promotion, Collateral Branding, Promotion, Collateral - a common approach in terms of signage, stationery and the use of uniform collateral. Information Hub Information Hub – development of Information Hubs at various FET Centres. FET Forum FET Forum - established based on the Communities of Practice model to promote the quality of FET provision and the achievements of learners, staff and FET Centres. Awards Awards - the FET Division achieved the Public Service Award in July 2016 in recognition of its services to Education and Training. The Hospitality Education and Training Centre was awarded the European Framework Quality Management Award (EFQM).
Standing of FET. WWETB has an active engagement with many bodies to enhance the status of its work, these bodies include: outcomes-based approach to planning and funding across FET. As part of the exercise to develop this performance agreement, an operational plan for FET for 2018-20 is being prepared. This plan will include an Annual Services Plan detailing the provision from all programmes within FET. The Operational Plan will present and show evidence of a model of integrated and coordinated provision within WWETB and incorporate multi-annual services plans. The plan will include realistic and deliverable targets based on a forensic analysis of each programme, linked to the targets agreed with SOLAS within this agreement. Linked to this is a commitment to reconfigure structures. WWETB are developing a coordinated structure for FET which will support the integration of the Further Education and Training functions and be based around the concept of a ‘team’ approach to programme delivery and improvement. The structure ― Wexford Interagency Group for Refugee Resettlement Programme ― Pilot Traveller Roma Health/Social Care Programme ― Wexford Local Development ― WLD Education and Training Sub Committee ― Wexford Breakfast Network ― Xxxxxxxx of Commerce ― Waterford Employer Network ― Treo ― Wexford Age Friendly Alliance ― Waterford Traveller Interagency ― Waterford Women’s Centre ― FLAG - Fisheries Local Action Group ― 4 Area Planning Groups ― Waterford Area Partnership Board ― Waterford Arts & Heritage Community Employment ― Waterford Social Enterprise Network will have programme management as well as ― LCDC Sub-Group Skills ― REACH - Resources communication and change management elements. A new approach to programme development will be included in the coordinated structure with a specific focus of matching provision to the changing educational and training needs of communities and learners, reducing duplication of provision and developing new innovative responses to identified needs. WWETB is also putting a strong emphasis on improving Enhancement ― World Skills Council ― Waterford Leader Partnership ― Co. Waterford Community Childcare Facility ― Adult and Further Enterprise Arts Crafts Heritage Sector Waterford ― Employer Network with Waterford Area Partnership, Waterford LES, DSP and Waterford Chamber Skillnet financial management. A detailed examination of Education and Training ― Committee Member of financial processes will be undertaken, with Finance, to deliver a mor...
Standing of FET. As mention earlier, DDLETB aims to be identified as a leading provider and having a culture of improvement. DDLETB colleges and centres participate in jobs fairs, education and training fairs, higher options and other events as appropriate and use these as an opportunity to showcase FET. Many of our colleges and centres hold graduation ceremonies which also provide opportunities to promote FET. We are currently redeveloping our website to provide more information about our services and related information for learners (e.g. quality assurance, FET policies etc). We have also updated our logo and have developed a FET brand. We will next review our use of social media to promote FET and consider how to enhance it. In addition DDLETB will work with SOLAS to maximise the value and impact of a national campaign to promote further education and training in 2018 and 2019.
Standing of FET. FET is still not seen as an equal, but rather an alternative, complimentary pathway for people as compared to HE. ― Labour market - falling unemployment is leading to difficulties filling courses.
Standing of FET. MSLETB will ensure a valued learning path leading to agreed employment, career and developmental, personal and social options. Key actions to support FET strategy goals around the standing of FET are set out below.
Standing of FET. Xxxxxxx ETB will progress a communications strategy to ensure that the role, standing and contribution of FET is promoted effectively: ― DETB Communications Working Group to develop organisational Communications’ Strategy with a FET strand/ action plan ― Development of a series of FET promotional videos, including promotional video of DETB Employer services ― Increased use of social media (YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) for promotional and course recruitment purposes ― Media coverage of FET activities and events including: Awards’ ceremonies (minimum 3 per annum), launches, seminars, Open Days ( minimum 6 per annum), targeted recruitment events, annual FET Fair, civic and entrepreneurial activities and achievements of learners, ETB Annual Students Awards ― Planned internal communications’ initiatives with staff include regular scheduled staff group meetings (teaching/ instruction, programme, administration, team) and bi-annual whole-staff seminars. ― Staff training e.g. using social media for marketing /promotional purposes In addition DETB will work with SOLAS to maximise the value and impact of a national campaign to promote further education and training in 2018 and 2019. Strategic Performance Agreement 2018 – 2020 21 Donegal Education and Training Board
Standing of FET. GRETB has a strong tradition of engagement and partnership with a variety of agencies and employers in the region. This engagement and partnership approach is key for GRETB in promoting and increasing the standing of FET locally and regionally and the FET department will continue to work to strengthen existing links and create new strategic partnerships. Local Learning Networks will continue to be developed across the region with representatives from communities, higher education, partnerships, industry and the Department of Social Protection to increase the understanding of FET. In addition GRETB will work with SOLAS to maximise the value and impact of a national campaign to promote further education and training in 2018 and 2019. GRETB will continue to play a key role in the Regional Skills Fora to ensure that the Further Education and Training sector is a core element of all initiatives of the Fora. GRETB links directly with Higher Education to create a seamless flow of information in relation to opportunities in education and training. This engagement ensures that GRETB programmes are meeting the needs of learners and assist in the seamless progression of learners from Further to Higher Education. GRETB recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) with whom we are currently exploring a boat building course at level 5 to facilitate progression to the GMIT Furniture campus at Letterfrack. GRETB is seeking to develop MOU’s with the other key Higher Education institutes locally. Working groups will be set up to ensure that GRETB offers the most appropriate modules to ensure that learners have the best chance of success in their further study. GRETB has MOUs in place with other 3rd level providers e.g. Xxxxxx College which includes a bursary for PLC students. PLC learners progress on to NUIG, LIT, AIT, SIT, GMIT. A new MOU is being worked on with St Angela’s College, Sligo to facilitate access to their Post Primary Project. The feedback from HEI’s in general is positive. PLC students that have completed a QQI Level 5 or 6 have a much greater chance of completing a course in a HEI. The foundation in key subjects and the skills gained by students in FE give them an advantage and helps to increase retention. The time and exposure in FE also enables students of confirm their career choice to a greater level, thus increasing retention at HE level. The development of the Employer Engagement Team led by a memb...
