Photo: From right to left, Nessa White, Executive Director Transformation Division, SOLAS, Tanya Kenny, Principal Officer, Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, Micheál Lenihan, Principal Templemore College of Further Education, Tipperary Education & Training Board, Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive, SOLAS, Dr Linda Pinkster, Director of Further Education & Training, Cavan & Monaghan Education & Training Board., Denis Leamy, Chief Executive, Cork Education & Training Board and Tommy Martin Principal & CEO, Southeastern Regional College at the ETBI FET National Conference, 26th of February 2025.
Facilitated by Nessa White, Executive Director Transformation Division, SOLAS, exploring the theme of lifelong learning a panel session with experts including:
Discussed key changes SOLAS has facilitated in recent years to enhance pathways for learners, the new FET College of the Future initiative, how can we ensure that employers and industry partners fully recognise and value these micro credentials/qualifications and the work of the International Panel. Providing a cross sectoral and national viewpoint this panel provided an opportunity for attendees to explore FET as evolving to become more inclusive, flexible, and responsive to the needs of learners at all stages of life.
In line with the theme of Lifelong Learning – Transforming Lives and Empowering Futures through FET, Caitriona Murphy, Chief Executive of Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB and Dr Lindsay Malone, Director of FET with Waterford & Wexford ETB discussed lifelong learning journeys and the transformative impact of FET to empower the futures of learners. Dr Lindsay Malone provided her unique and personal journey of education while being interviewed.
