Third Level Traveller Access Officer
Office: U Block, BIT Building
Fax: 066 7125711
Tel: 066 7191871
email: travelleraccess@ittralee.ie
Christina Boland
Third Level Traveller Access Officer For Mature Students and Star Pupils
Available: Wednesdays & Thursdays (Academic Term)
Office: U Block, BIT Building
Fax: 066 7125711
Tel: 066 7191871
email: travelleraccess2@ittralee.ie
Katie Coffey
Third Level Traveller Access Officer For Junior Cycle Students
Available: Thursdays 10.00am - 5.30pm
THE SERVICES INVOLVED:
- Working with Travellers and Traveller organisations to promote the programmes, services and facilities available within the Institute of Technology, Tralee
- 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 IT Tralee
- 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 the Institute of Technology, Tralee and the Travelling Community
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING
REGISTERED STUDENTS
If you are attending IT, Tralee 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 Registration Form
STAR PUPIL 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.
IT Tralee 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;
- IT Tralee campus visits;
- Meet other Travellers in education;
- Paid work experience;
- Leaving Cert support through volunteers;
- Progression route to IT Tralee;
- Place in IT Tralee 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 IT, Tralee Graduation
