Maria Walshe (@mariawalshe) 's Twitter Profile
Maria Walshe

@mariawalshe

Communications at SOLAS and a very tall, Wicklow reared girl who loves a good pun. All views my own.

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Delighted to be at the ETBI FET conference in Athlone today. Standing room only for this morning’s session. Looking forward to the detailed discussions and debate over the next two days on the pathways learners take to, within and from FET #FET4impact #thisfet

Delighted to be at the <a href="/ETBIreland/">ETBI</a> FET conference in Athlone today. Standing room only for this morning’s session. Looking forward to the detailed discussions and debate over the next two days on the pathways learners take to, within and from FET #FET4impact #thisfet
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Lots of food for thought coming from the panel discussion on Pathways to FET. Great progress made under current FET strategy working with post primary, guidance & employer reps as well as other Gov bodies. Flexible delivery and supports key to future developments #fet4impact

Lots of food for thought coming from the panel discussion on Pathways to FET. Great progress made under current FET strategy working with post primary, guidance &amp; employer reps as well as other Gov bodies. Flexible delivery and supports key to future developments #fet4impact
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Great opening to the NAPD FETCI conference this morning. Chelsea Lyons @ColaisteIdeCFE and Daithi O’Toole Ballyfermot College outlining their experiences and how FET has worked for them. ‘I’m ready now to reach my full potential’, Chelsea Lyons 👏👏

Great opening to the <a href="/NAPD_IE/">NAPD</a> FETCI conference this morning. Chelsea Lyons @ColaisteIdeCFE and Daithi O’Toole <a href="/BCFE_Official/">Ballyfermot College</a> outlining their experiences and how FET has worked for them. ‘I’m ready now to reach my full potential’, Chelsea Lyons 👏👏
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Andrew Brownlee, CEO SOLAS delivering the keynote address at today’s NAPD FETCI Conference and outlining key themes emerging for the next #transforminglearning five year Strategy.

Andrew Brownlee, CEO SOLAS delivering the keynote address at today’s <a href="/NAPD_IE/">NAPD</a> FETCI Conference and outlining key themes emerging for the next #transforminglearning five year Strategy.
Maria Walshe (@mariawalshe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A great afternoon of consultation on the development of the next FET Strategy 2025-2029. Huge thanks to the Transforming Learning FET Strategy Advisory group members for all of their input. Important and informed themes emerging for #futureFET. Exciting times ahead #thisisfet

A great afternoon of consultation on the development of the next FET Strategy 2025-2029. Huge thanks to the Transforming Learning FET Strategy Advisory group members for all of their input. Important and informed themes emerging for #futureFET. Exciting times ahead #thisisfet
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New SOLAS report from our SLMRU shows increase in lifelong learning (LLL) participation rate to 14%. The data focuses on Q4 of 2023 & identifies how LLL participation rates differ amongst different cohorts of the population. Read the full report here: solas.ie/f/70398/x/e230…

New SOLAS report from our SLMRU shows increase in lifelong learning (LLL) participation rate to 14%. The data focuses on Q4 of 2023 &amp; identifies how LLL participation rates differ amongst different cohorts of the population. Read the full report here: solas.ie/f/70398/x/e230…
MerrionStreet.ie (@merrionstreet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍The WorldSkills competition will see over 1,500 competitors from around the world demonstrate their skills. Team Ireland will compete in areas including Industrial Mechanics, Beauty Therapy, Restaurant Service and Cloud Computing. 🔗Learn more here: gov.ie/en/press-relea…

🌍The WorldSkills competition will see over 1,500 competitors from around the world demonstrate their skills. Team Ireland will compete in areas including Industrial Mechanics, Beauty Therapy, Restaurant Service and Cloud Computing.

🔗Learn more here: gov.ie/en/press-relea…
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Summer Skills Bulletin 2024, compiled by SOLAS' Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SMLRU), provides valuable insights for those examining ways to reduce gender segregation in the Irish labour market - Read more at🔗solas.ie/reducing-gende…

Our Summer Skills Bulletin 2024, compiled by SOLAS' Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SMLRU), provides valuable insights for those examining ways to reduce gender segregation in the Irish labour market - Read more at🔗solas.ie/reducing-gende…
Probation Service (@probation_irl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Probation Service had a fruitful meeting in Cork with the Irish Prison Service SOLAS and CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺 to advance the Prison Education Taskforce. We're committed to improving education and training for those in custody and under probation supervision. Thanks to CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺 for hosting

The Probation Service had a fruitful meeting in Cork with the <a href="/IrishPrisons/">Irish Prison Service</a> <a href="/SOLASFET/">SOLAS</a> and <a href="/CorkETB/">CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺</a> to advance the Prison Education Taskforce. We're committed to improving education and training for those in custody and under probation supervision. Thanks to <a href="/CorkETB/">CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺</a>  for hosting
Andrew Brownlee (@andrewbrownlee7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Brilliant to see the The Irish Times Smart Choices supplement hit the streets today, with loads of info on FET & apprenticeship options for those thinking about their next steps after school - also watch these options come to life at WorldSkills Ireland & Higher Options in a few wks

Brilliant to see the <a href="/IrishTimes/">The Irish Times</a> Smart Choices supplement hit the streets today, with loads of info on FET &amp; apprenticeship options for those thinking about their next steps after school - also watch these options come to life at WorldSkills Ireland &amp; Higher Options in a few wks
Andrew Brownlee (@andrewbrownlee7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great couple of days with the SOLAS board in sunny Limerick including a great strategy session today with Minister Patrick O'Donovan outlining his priorities & Stephen Kinsella the critical role of skills in maintaining our economic competitiveness

Great couple of days with the <a href="/SOLASFET/">SOLAS</a> board in sunny Limerick including a great strategy session today with Minister <a href="/podonovan/">Patrick O'Donovan</a> outlining his priorities &amp; <a href="/stephenkinsella/">Stephen Kinsella</a> the critical role of skills in maintaining our economic competitiveness
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge thanks to our colleagues in CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺 for hosting the 4th FET Strategy consultation for ETBs this afternoon. Really important discussions on how we can deliver on our future ambition for FET & ensure that learners have the best possible experience & supports #ThisisFET

Huge thanks to our colleagues in <a href="/CorkETB/">CorkETB🇮🇪🇪🇺</a> for hosting the 4th FET Strategy consultation for ETBs this afternoon. 

Really important discussions on how we can deliver on our future ambition for FET &amp; ensure that learners have the best possible experience &amp; supports #ThisisFET
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“Fast becoming a prime destination for school-leavers, increasing numbers of students are now choosing the FET route.” SOLAS Branding, Communications & FET Strategy Implementation Director ⁦Maria Walshe⁩ highlights world of opportunities through FET. irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…

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That’s a wrap on the last meeting of the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy Implementation Steering Group, where we reflected on the achievements across the five year strategy. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the successful implementation of this strategy.

That’s a wrap on the last meeting of the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy Implementation Steering Group, where we reflected on the achievements across the five year strategy. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the successful implementation of this strategy.
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2024 was another amazing year for FET! Highlights include 5 FET Colleges of the Future capital projects recently moving to the next stage of development. They will provide essential learning spaces at the heart of communities, driving lifelong learning & workforce transformation.

thisisFET (@thisisfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are so excited to launch SOLAS' national campaign today highlighting the endless Further Education and Training (FET) opportunities available to school leavers in every county through their local Education and Training Board (ETB). Learn more at thisisfet.ie

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Have you seen our School Leaver campaign activity in Heuston Station & locations around the country? This national campaign is part of our work to promote FET courses for school leavers. Available in every county through the ETBs, you can find out more at thisisfet.ie

Have you seen our School Leaver campaign activity in Heuston Station &amp; locations around the country? 
This national campaign is part of our work to promote FET courses for school leavers. Available in every county through the ETBs, you can find out more at thisisfet.ie
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are absolutely thrilled to Win Public Sector Organisation of the Year at National Diversity & Inclusion Awards tonight 🥳 NDIA2025 It is amazing recognition of the unwavering commitment and passion of our amazing team to create real change in SOLAS.

We are absolutely thrilled to Win Public Sector Organisation of the Year at National Diversity &amp; Inclusion Awards tonight 🥳 NDIA2025  

It is amazing recognition of the unwavering commitment and passion of our amazing team to create real change in SOLAS.
SOLAS (@solasfet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a night ⭐ Our incredible SOLAS colleague Gay O'Connor has just won Employee of the Year National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 🥳#NDIA2025 So well deserved for her amazing contribution towards creating a truly meaningful diverse & inclusive workplace culture in SOLAS

What a night ⭐ 

Our incredible SOLAS colleague Gay O'Connor has just won Employee of the Year National Diversity &amp; Inclusion Awards 🥳#NDIA2025

So well deserved for her amazing contribution towards creating a truly meaningful diverse &amp; inclusive workplace culture in SOLAS