New Year, new skills

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

The New Year reinforces the notion of trying out new things, wellness, and fitness goals. But have you ever thought about professional development as a New Year's resolution.

New Year – new courses at the GRETB Training Centre

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

It is time to start thinking about re-training and upskilling to help you change career or to learn a new skill. The GRETB Training Centre offers day, evening, and Saturday courses. Theses courses offer many benefits from a personal and career perspective. GRETB is continuously developing new courses to meet the needs of learners and industry.

Courses include: Web design; AutoCAD; SolidWorks; office administration; tourism with business; transport courses – bus, HGV rigid, and artic; digital marketing; accounting technician; manual and computerised accounts; cleanroom and packaging operations; sports recreation; ECDL; supervisory management; start your own business; reception; guarding skills; first aid responder; door security; Java programming; and more.

Employment law, business management, and coaching skills courses at Western Management Centre

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

Once again Western Management Centre is running a range of evening and part-time courses starting over the coming weeks.

Safe Pass, fire and chemical handling training at Western Management Centre

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

Western Management Centre provides training in Safe Pass, fire and chemical handling, plus many other key health and safety courses. Some of these courses are mandatory training courses.

January consideration for CAO applicants

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

This Saturday January 20 marks the first of the CAO deadlines this year. Applicants are offered a discounted rate of €30 to register until then. After that, the application fee increases to €45 until February 1. It is advisable to register immediately if you have not done so already.

All the CAO actually needs at this stage are personal details, including name, address, phone numbers, disability/specific learning difficulty, email address, and any other qualifications you might have. While this is the time for giving your career choice consideration, some choose to make final decisions after May. Technically there is no problem waiting, however some end up making their choices during the final terms of secondary school when they are already under exam pressure. That is why it is so important to get these decisions right as early as possible. You can still add choices and change your mind between May and June, with the exception of restricted courses.

Interior design course at La Maison Chic

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

The highly anticipated interior design course for beginners resumes this month, and the course will be held in the new La Maison Chic showroom on the Tuam Road.

Do you want to become a qualified transport manager?

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

If you want to pursue a career in transport, unlock your potential, and gain a recognised qualification then you need a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in transport management. This certificate, which is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, qualifies you as a transport manager and also entitles you to set up a haulage or bus passenger business.

Spring term at the French Institute

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start 2018 by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Do you wish to take up a new language, refresh your school French, prepare for your holidays, or even plan a new life in France? Do you need to enhance your professional profile, avail of greater job opportunities, or develop your company’s potential on the French-speaking market? Or maybe your children would like to get a head start in French or get good grades in their Junior or Leaving Cert examinations? Then the French Institute has a course to suit you.

One to one maths tuition

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

FCL Galway is extending its Junior Certificate maths tuition with a new Thursday evening class, with limited places available. Students are tutored on an individual basis with initial and ongoing assessments. Problem areas are targeted and because students are tutored individually, they feel comfortable asking questions and are encouraged to highlight specific difficulties they may be having. Past exam questions are covered and students are given tailored homework to do each week.

FCL Galway continues to provide maths and English tuition for primary school students. Individual attention and a carefully structured approach with daily practice is the reason this programme is so successful. Get it right in primary school and build a sound foundation for secondary school and beyond. For more information contact Frank Murphy on 086 3724617 or 091 635678, email [email protected], or see www.firstclasslearning.ie.

Start a new and exciting career as a nail technician with The Glam Gals Nail Academy

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Over the past few years there has been a huge growth in the nail care and colour market. Interest in gel polish manicures continue to grow in popularity. Because of this, there are many opportunities available for professional, dedicated, qualified, nail techicians in the west of Ireland. If you are interested in a career in the beauty industry, training as a qualified nail technician, is the first step towards reaching that goal.

Discover a new career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Award winning dance teacher returns to Labane

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Have you ever wanted to dance but not known where to start? Are you tired of going to weddings or country music events and not being able to dance? Well worry no more because County Galway native Niall Doorhy is back with a four-week jive course in Loughnane and Quinn Memorial Hall, Labane, on Sunday January 21.

If you want to learn how to jive, Niall Doorhy is the man for you.

Focus on You - Adult Learning Event Engage ’18.

Fri, Jan 12, 2018

Are you are interested in upskilling or changing career? Are you unsure about what study options to take? Do you need some career advice? Then the Engage ’18 event on Saturday, 27 January may be just what you need to kick-start your career in 2018. Taking place at the Connaught Hotel from 10 – 1, this one stop shop career event gives you the opportunity to engage with career consultants, educational providers and employers in the Galway region.

NUI Galway to host CAO information event tonight

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Students interested in studying at NUI Galway are invited to a CAO Information Evening tonight Thursday 11 January. Students, parents, guardians and guidance counsellors are invited to attend the event, which runs from 7pm to 9pm in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance at NUI Galway.

The evening will provide a short introduction to NUI Galway, a panel discussion on supporting the transition from second level to third level education that will include representatives from Sport, Admissions, Student Support Services and a recent university graduate from the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. Afterwards, staff from all colleges on campus will be on hand to answer any individual questions in relation to the wide range of courses available and other practical issues such as fees and scholarships.

Bodhran Magic: a brilliant course for the New Year

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Rhythm is in all of us, and the New Year is the perfect time to start learning a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music then the bodhran is the perfect instrument to get going on. The new Bodhran Magic adult group courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.

Travel the world in 2018 with a CELTA/TEFL qualification

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

We often hear people say that life is not a rehearsal, so if you are interested in doing some travelling, changing career, taking early retirement, or learning about other cultures, now is the time. One of the best ways to see the world while at the same time earn some money is by teaching English. "As a teacher of English abroad, you can immediately immerse yourself in a culture and get to know the local people without having to speak the language of that culture," says Mary Grennan, director of International House Galway. "Of course, you will have the opportunity to learn the language too while you’re there, which is wonderful. You can also teach English here in Ireland in a language school or even in your own home — it’s a great cultural education, and great fun too."

Happy New Year 2018 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start 2018 by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Study part-time at GTI this term

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Galway Technical Institute is currently taking applications for part-time programmes for the week starting Monday January 15. Courses are available across a variety of areas such as art, hair and beauty, business, childcare, languages, computing, media, and some leisure pursuit areas.

Invest in yourself in 2018

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

With the start of the new year now is the time to invest in yourself by updating or adding to your knowledge and skills set. It is also a good time to review your personal goals, your job and career, and decide what direction you want to take. Taking a course offers many benefits both from a personal and career perspective. You acquire new knowledge, plus the recognition it brings, but above all you can enjoy the experience of learning something new. So why not act now on making changes to your life by signing up for a course today.

Tailored learning for success at FCL Galway

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

FCL Galway is extending its Junior Certificate maths tuition with a new Thursday evening class, with limited places available.

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