Boost your career and unlock new opportunities with GRETB evening courses

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business Park, Galway, has introduced its latest range of evening courses, commencing on Monday, April 14. These courses are designed to help you enhance your skills, advance your career, and explore new opportunities, all under the guidance of expert tutors.

Classes run on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Registration is quick and easy online at www.fetchcourses.ie. Simply use the Fetch registration number as follows:

ATU academics secure National Challenge funding for transport and aquaculture projects

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Two ATU academics, Dr Amaya Vega and Dr Niall Maloney, have been successful in securing National Challenge Funding for research projects in two thematic areas, Sustainable Communities (transport) and Future Food Systems (aquaculture). They are among ten finalists in the competitive programme announced by Higher Education Minister James Lawless.

Galway Study Academy: helping students reach their full potential

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Study Academy is Galway’s premier centre for academic excellence. Founded by Galway teacher and All-Ireland winning football coach Alan Glynn, the academy is driven by his mission to connect Galway’s top teachers with ambitious students. The goal is to create a focused, supportive environment where learners can thrive and achieve academic excellence.

A standout feature of the academy’s programme is its intensive Easter revision courses, designed to help students prepare effectively for the Junior and Leaving Cert. These high-impact, subject-specific sessions follow the “one day, one grade” approach, to deliver significant academic progress in just one day.

Getting through the orals

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

As the Leaving Cert orals approach, it is important to remain calm and organised to try to get the most marks for your oral examinations. It is never too late to start preparing, even if you only start a few days before the examination. Whether you are starting your European language or Irish oral, here are some tips to try and make the oral exam easier.

Achieve your goals with further education at Galway Community College

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Continuous learning and skill development are more important than ever. Whether you're starting your career journey after your Leaving Certificate, or wanting to explore new opportunities, further education can be the key to achieving your goals. Galway Community College is proud to offer a diverse range of QQI accredited courses designed to meet the needs of learners at all stages of life. Courses are designed to help students achieve the necessary points to gain entry into university or improve employment prospects with necessary qualifications.

Qualify as an office administrator in one year

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway Community College Legal Secretary, Medical Secretary and Office Administrator Course is an extremely popular course due to its continued success rate as 90% of its graduates obtain full time and part-time employment in a Legal Practice, Medical Practice, Hospital Administration, Public Service and as Office Administrators in multinational companies within six months of graduating. The remainder of the students’ progress to higher education courses in ATU, University of Galway and Apprenticeship Programmes.

Galway hosts National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Last week 82 adult learners from Galway and Roscommon gathered at the Connacht Hotel in Galway City for a regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum. The event offered a platform for learners to share their experiences, discuss their learning journeys, and contribute to shaping the future of further education in Ireland.

GRETB celebrates ETB Week

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

ETB Week is a week-long celebration of staff and learners across Ireland's 16 education and training boards, showcasing the education and training ETBs provide to learners of all ages in their local communities.

Alongside GRETB’s two community national schools and 19 post primary schools, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is the largest provider of further education and training (FET) in Galway and Roscommon. It has 40 centres across the two counties, offering courses that can be accessed on a full-time or part-time basis. Whether you would like to reskill, upskill, or try something new, GRETB has a course for you.

Union welcomes special education training placement plan for teachers

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Fórsa, the trade union which represents more than 14,000 special needs assistants (SNAs) nationwide, has welcomed reports that the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee is to ask the Teaching Council to ensure student teachers have mandatory assessed placements in special needs settings, supported by appropriate modules.

Responding to reports this week, Fórsa’s head of education, Andy Pike said the minister’s proposals would be beneficial for students and families: “We see real value here, both in terms of the benefits for students with additional needs and their families, but also making a positive and longer-term improvement to the school culture and environment for all students.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

CompTIA IT fundamentals - blended course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Start a career in IT with a 10-week blended course starting on April 14. This blended course will be held two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the training centre in Mervue and three days via video session with the tutor.

This introductory course to basic IT will help participants decide if a career in IT is right for them. It will also assist them understanding the various areas within IT and help them assess which area may be most beneficial for their interests.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

National Hairdressing Apprenticeship now available at Galway Technical Institute

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Galway Technical Institute College of Further Education has introduced the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship to Galway. This is a three-year programme combining learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre.

The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship programme is approved by QQI, SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and recognised by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. This apprenticeship is a dual system, a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training.

Why you should attend the University of Galway open day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Choosing a university is a big decision, and the University of Galway open day on Saturday, March 22 from 9am to 3pm, is your chance to explore everything this vibrant campus has to offer. Whether you're finalising your course choice, curious about student life, or eager to meet lecturers and current students, this event provides valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about the next steps in your academic journey.

Large crowds attend GRETB apprenticeship event

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) hosted its annual apprenticeship information day on Thursday, February 27, in the Salthill Hotel. The event drew an impressive crowd of students, teachers and parents eager to explore the vast opportunities available through an apprenticeship.

Irish language recommendations for young readers in Galway this Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

The reading guide is a collaboration between Foras na Gaeilge and Children’s Books Ireland, with the support of Love Leabhar Gaeilge and featured titles range from boardbooks to picturebooks, non-fiction, poetry collections, comics, middle-grade fiction, all the way up to young adult fiction. Copies are available for free to families in 91 participating bookshops and 36 libraries nationwide, including:

Start your career in horticulture with Galway training provider

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

National Learning Network in Galway supports people to make successful transitions, whatever their stage in life. NLN can help with transition from school to the adult environment, with access to vocational training, support with getting a job, recovery and wellness, improving people’s health, enhancing quality of life and achieving successful inclusion in the community.

TY students dive into marine science at the Marine Institute

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The Marine Institute is currently hosting its annual transition year training week.

Primary school students across Ireland begin their Incredible Edibles journey

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Incredible Edibles, Agri Aware’s flagship primary school healthy eating programme, has begun in primary schools across Ireland this week.

University of Galway to host Engineers Week family fun day this weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

University of Galway is inviting aspiring engineers of all ages to a free full-day family event to celebrate engineering across Ireland with hands-on activities, exciting shows, documentaries and inspiring workshops.

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