Third Level Traveller Access Officer
Christina Boland
Third Level Traveller Access Officer For Mature Students and Star Pupils
Office: Room 103, D Block, South Campus
Mobile: 085-1373907
Tel: 066 7191871
email: travelleraccess@ittralee.ie
Available: MTU Kerry Campus - Mondays to Thursdays (academic term only)
Christina Boland is the Third Level Traveller Access Officer for Mature Students and Star Pupils. Christina is from a Traveller background herself and is available to offer confidential advice and support to Traveller students in the college.
She also works in the community to encourage Travellers to apply to IT Tralee and can be contacted on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the college term.
Programme: STAR PUPIL ACCESS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Katie Coffey
Third Level Traveller Access Officer For Junior Cycle Students
Office: Room 103, D Block, South Campus
Mobile: 087-4322061
Tel: 066 7191871
email: travelleraccess2@ittralee.ie
Available: MTU Kerry Campus - Wednesdays 10.00am - 5.30pm (academic term only)
Katie Coffey is the Third Level Traveller Access Officer for Junior Cycle students. Based at IT Tralee’s North Campus, Katie’s role is to promote access to third-level for Traveller students in Junior Cycle in mainstream second-level schools in Kerry. Katie will provide information on supports that are available in the schools and in the community to help students. Available: Thursdays from 10:00am - 5:30pm
Programme: JUNIOR STAR PUPIL
THE SERVICES INVOLVED:
- Working with Travellers and Traveller organisations to promote the programmes, services and facilities available within MTU Kerry Campus
- Facilitating engagement with the Institute relating to access to third level education needs and gaps in provision of courses and support services to members of the Traveller Community
- Facilitating engagement by members of the Traveller Community in courses at MTU Kerry Campus
- Facilitating an access programme, in partnership with other relevant organisations for interested Traveller groups
- Reporting on Travellers' and Institute's experiences of programme development.
- Developing and maintaining positive links between MTU Kerry Campus and the Travelling Community
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING
REGISTERED STUDENTS
If you are attending MTU Kerry Campus and need any support or advice we would ask you to register with the Third Level Traveller Access Officer using the following Traveller Liaison Support Form
STAR PUPIL TRAVELLER ACCESS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Star Pupil Programme is an access to education and work experience programme which provides information, guidance, support and summer work experience opportunities to students from the Traveller community who are in senior cycle in a mainstream second-level school in County Kerry.
MTU Kerry Campus reserves a number of its third level places for participants who complete the Star Pupil programme.
Benefits of the Star Pupil Programme
- Shadow days with Travellers in business.
- Support with career direction and interview skills.
- Additional help for Traveller students in school.
- MTU Kerry Campus visits.
- Meet other Travellers in education.
- Paid work experience.
- Leaving Cert support through volunteers.
- Progression route to MTU Kerry Campus.
- Place in MTU Kerry Campus Schools Access Programme.
- Getting ready for college.
- Learn about the Students’ Council.
- Awards ceremony.
- Mentoring and schools liaison.
BECOMING A STAR PUPIL
To become a Star Pupil and access the supports available please call 0851373907 or
email travelleraccess@ittralee.ie or access@ittralee.ie
Download Brochure: Travellers in Education
JUNIOR STAR PUPIL
The Junior Star Pupil Programme promotes access to third level and provides information, guidance and support to students from the Traveller community who are in the Junior Cycle of a mainstream second-level school in County Kerry.
Benefits of the Junior Star Pupil Programme
- Help choosing subjects;
- Exploring study and career options;
- Additional help for Traveller students in school;
- Information on supports for Traveller Students with learning difficulties and disabilities;
- Campus visits;
- Progression to Senior Star Pupil Programme.
BECOMING A JUNIOR STAR PUPIL
To become a Star Pupil and access the supports available please call 0874322061 or
email travelleraccess@ittralee.ie or access@ittralee.ie
CERTIFICATES AWARDED
Traveller Community at the MTU Kerry Campus Graduation
