Carlow SETU and KCETB sign deal to increase progression from further to higher education

An agreement has been signed between South East Technological University (SETU) and Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) that will see both organisations work closer together to create a strong link for students to make the pathway from further to higher education, outside of the CAO system.

The agreement was signed by the president of SETU Professor Veronica Campbell, and the chief executive of KCETB Eileen Curtis.

Speaking at the signing of the agreement , SETU President, Professor Veronica Campbell, said, “The signing of this agreement today underpins our commitment to working with our colleagues at KCETB to enhance learner pathways from further to higher education. This is key to SETU’s strategic plans to lead in creating extensive and innovative educational opportunities for the people of the region.”

KCETB Chief Executive Eileen Curtis commented on the collaboration, “Through this agreement, we look forward to deepening our existing links with SETU and exploring further opportunities for collaboration which will benefit our second-level students and our further education and training learners. This aligns with our strategic theme of Partnership and Innovation by promoting new models of delivery with the higher education sector in the south-east region. Moreover, it underpins KCETB’s core belief that learning has the power to change lives and build communities”.