Presentation of certificates for Waterford youth training awardees

A presentation of certificates awards ceremony for past and present learners took place at Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre (WYTEC) on Thursday, December 4. 

The awards were presented by Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Seamus Ryan.

WYTEC provides training and education to young people aged 16-21 years, giving priority to young unemployed people. 

There is a continuous intake of learners in the centre. There were 30 major awards achieved this year and 295 component awards, by learners in WYTEC.

Learners on the day received certification in the following areas: Employability Skills at QQI Level 3 in Practical Skills and Catering Skills; Retail Skills at QQI Level 4; General Learning at QQI Level 4; and Office Skills at QQI Level 4. 

The learners received these certificates from fully or partially completing the following courses available at WYTEC: Practical Construction Skills Course at QQI Level 3; Pathway to Employment Course at QQI Level 4; Catering Skills at QQI Level 3; Retail Skills at QQI Level 4; Office Skills QQI Level 4; and Linked Work Experience (Deciding Your Future). 

A very enjoyable and memorable day was had by all. Attending the ceremony on the day were WYTEC’s Board of Management, Chairperson Danny Murphy, Martin Stockdale, John Kindlon, John Buggy and Paulina Panus, WYTEC’s Manager Rebecca Ryan and learners’ parents.

QQI major awards and component awards were received by 56 past and current learners.

WYTEC recruit young people for their courses on a continuous intake basis, please call Rebecca Ryan on 051 873358 or visit their website on www.wytec.ie.