Administration, management and ancillary staff met on the 13th November (2018) for their bi-annual networking and information exchange event. “Our People Working Together” was chosen as the theme for the autumn event, inspired by the Statement of Strategy (2018-2022) Goal 3, which focusses on the creation of a mutually positive working environment.
Kevin Lewis (Chief Executive) delivered the opening address, giving an update on key milestones since the spring event.
Guest speaker Nessa White (General Secretary ETBI) outlined her experiences prior to working with ETBI, fondly recalling her time with County Wexford VEC, followed by an overview of the ETBI its strategic themes and the recognised sectoral challenges, priorities and opportunities. These include enhanced corporate governance requirements, Community National Schools and patronage campaigns, Phase 2 organisational design, ongoing curricular change, and the changing needs of learners and expansion of apprenticeships and the introduction of shared services.
An overview of the Statement of Strategy, was presented by the CE, which was followed by a workshop led by Paul Glynn (Acting Director of Organisation Support and Development). Participants in the workshop identified areas of excellence along with their wishes for the future within WWETB. Feedback from all contributors was collated for Senior Management Team consideration.
“Our People Working Together”