Students take to the streets tomorrow in climate change call

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Students from across Galway will take to the streets tomorrow (Friday) to demand action on climate change. The events, organised by local students and youth groups, will see teenagers skip school to attend a demonstration in Eyre Square calling on the Government to secure the future of the environment.

PLC biomed course at Galway Community College provides an access route to a science degree

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway Community College has been successfully running a QQI Level 5 biomedical/laboratory skills course for the past three years. This course gives students many options to progress into university degree courses and to access employment in the thriving medtech sector in Galway.

This one-year course is designed to allow students who may have missed out on CAO points to gain entry into science degree courses which reserve a number of places for PLC students. Many past graduates have progressed into science courses at NUIG, GMIT, UCD, and UCC.

CareerClub for senior cycle students and their parents/guardians comes to Galway

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Are you a student starting senior cycle in September or currently in fifth or sixth year? Are you the parent/guardian of such a student? Then CareerClub might be just what you need.

The countdown is on to Pathways

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Whether you are sitting the Leaving Cert this June, thinking about what subjects to choose for senior cycle, or planning your next steps in college or your career, now is the time to plan a trip to Pathways. Organised by the Galway Advertiser group, this event promises something for everyone planning their next steps.

Searching a for the dream job in 2019

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

As we approach the middle of April, it is likely that your New Year, new me ideals and promises have sadly fallen by the wayside; it happens to us all.

Java software developer course at the GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Build your career as a computer programmer with the Java Software Develop Course starting shortly at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway.

What is a computer programmer?

CareerClub launches nationwide offering support for senior cycle students and their parents/guardians

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Are you a student starting senior cycle in September or currently in fifth or sixth year? Are you the parent/guardian of such a student? Then CareerClub might be just what you need.

Upskill in 2019 with a payroll qualification

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

This year has seen some mandatory changes to how we process payroll. GPA Solutions has scheduled a QQI Level 5 payroll award which commences on March 14 in Galway. This four day course will be delivered one day a week, over four weeks. Learners will acquire a thorough knowledge of basic PAYE, USC, and PRSI computations to include the cumulative, week one, and emergency tax basis.

Galway Rural Development — working through partnership

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Many hands make light work — the key to success. Galway Rural Development is pleased to be collaborating with a number of different organisations in Galway in order to deliver top quality education and training. Many of the courses are offered in partnership with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, and in the past few years GRD has also hosted workshops with Croi, Youthwork Ireland, Aids West, Healthy Ireland, TUSLA, Galway County PPN, and Galway County Libraries.

Galway schools help to pioneer national programme in computer coding

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

A pilot programme to help schools introduce coding at junior cycle is to be extended to a second phase from September 2019, Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh has announced this week.

Learn the art of beauty make-up and the intricacies of prosthetics with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, specialising in make-up artistry. The school's trainers are all highly skilled with many years' experience in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge with the students.

Pathways —major colleges and careers event to be held in Galway next month

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Pathways, a colleges and careers event being hosted by the Galway Advertiser, will take place in The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. We will also be producing a comprehensive Education Supplement in all our papers the week before the event.

NUI Galway to host free family fun day on Saturday for Engineers Week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

NUI Galway is calling all wannabe engineers to participate in a free full-day family event, Engineering Our Future: Family Fun Day, which will take place this Saturday as part of Engineers Week. The event will run from 10am to 4pm in the university's Alice Perry Engineering Building.

Open day at Galway Community College next week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) will hold its annual open day on Tuesday March 5 from 9am to 4pm. GCC is centrally located at Moneenageisha Junction and staff are looking forward to welcoming future learners of full-time courses commencing in September, to the open day to showcase what the college has to offer.

Lab demos and workshops at GMIT for Engineers Week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Students and staff at the GMIT School of Engineering will host a series of laboratory demonstrations and workshops for secondary and primary school pupils from Monday as part of Engineers Week.

NUI Galway launches new course for social workers and practitioners in children and family services

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

NUI Galway’s discipline of social work at the School of Political Science and Sociology is offering a new postgraduate certificate in continuing professional development for social work, for qualified social workers at various stages of their social work career.

Eight reasons why a short course can be a winner

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Q: I want to improve my skills with a view to advancing in my career. I have looked at a few courses on sites such as Alison.com and Udemy.com, and they look good, but they don't seem to have great accreditation. Should I bother with them?

Lighting a fire in TY

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

I pass prison cells. A single beam of light glows from each cell, each beam of light symbolising a life, a mind, and a willingness to learn. I can’t help but think about the wasted opportunities, gifts and talents that are unable to blossom.

CareerClub launches nationwide offering support for senior cycle students and their parents/guardians

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Are you a student starting senior cycle in September or currently in fifth or sixth year? Are you the parent/guardian of such a student? Either way, CareerClub is a club you simply must join.

New interior design course launches at GTI

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

If you are interested in interior design and would like to learn more about the creative process of designing beautiful rooms then take a look at this exciting new course option at GTI.

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