How to research courses and colleges in Covid times

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Normally students use college open days to help them make their CAO choices. Open days provide a wonderful opportunity for both students and parents to get a feel for a college, and chat with staff and students.

Top tips on completing your CAO application

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The famous saying of “find something you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”, is the ultimate goal for students as they embark on trying to identify what they should do after post-primary school. But it is very common to not know what it is you want to do. IT Sligo has provided some top tips to follow.

Your career path begins at the Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board Training Centre

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Completing a GRETB training course offers many benefits from a personal and career perspective; you will gain access to employment opportunities in the future by developing your skills to compete in the challenging jobs market.

How school shapes your college decisions

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

At Calasanctius College, Oranmore, the process of deciding upon a grounded and well-researched Third Level decision, is honed throughout the lifespan of a student’s time. It involves all members of the whole school community, particularly our school guidance counsellors Ms Grace Denny, Ms Donna Curran, Mr Niall Loftus and Ms Deirdre Tobin along with each subject-teacher.

Need funds for college? You can count on Athlone Credit Union for an ethical loan

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Third level education costs continue to take their toll on students in Ireland. New research shows that more than two thirds struggle financially while at college. With finance such a huge aspect of third level life, a large number of students, or their parents, will need to borrow to meet costs.

A brave new world of studying and working from anywhere

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Many of us did it over the years, and many are still doing it: leaving our west of Ireland homes to travel elsewhere on this island or overseas for study and work.

CISCO looking for self-starters for exciting roles in dynamic industry

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

In a world in which the way we view work has changed over the past two years, a company which drove the technology that allows remote work to happen is leading the way in creating a culture that values the employee's character and social responsibility as much as the academic skillset.

Forty courses on offer in Mayo College of Further Education and Training

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Mayo College of Further Education and Training has launched its course offerings for September 2022. There will be 40 courses across five departments and three campuses in Ballina, Westport, and Castlebar. The comprehensive course offering is available on www.mayocollege.ie.

The 40 QQI Level 5 and Level 6 courses on offer will enable learners to meet the demands of the modern social and economic environment. Mayo College will offer exceptional educational opportunities for school leavers, lifelong learners, returning learners, and the wider community. It will serve as a beacon of learning for the region and afford learners the opportunity for academic, employment, and social progression.

Key dates for 2022 Leaving Cert students and CAO applicants

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

January 20th (5pm): Closing date for the CAO early-bird online applications. A fee of €30 applies before this date and increases after that date to €45, until February 1st.

Start your career pathway at Galway Community College of Further Education

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Galway Community College, GCC, is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Galway city, offering full time QQI accredited courses at both Level 5 and 6. It offers courses in six specialist departments, design and technology; sport; film, music, and theatre; science and engineering; social care; and business and secretarial. The college is currently busy developing new courses in line with employment opportunities and course demands to suit learners. Information about these new exciting courses will be available soon on the website www.galwaycc.ie and social media channels @GCCFurtherEd.

GTI launches exciting new courses for 2022

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

We live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives.

iCareer can help young people navigate education and career planning

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

iCareer, based in Oranmore, Galway, is now in its 13th year in business. The company specialises in career planning for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 who are challenged by education and career planning decisions.

Become the best you can be with Corrib Oil

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Corrib Oil will celebrate its 35th birthday in April 2022. The company was founded in Claremorris, Co Mayo, in 1987 and through its network of home heating oil depots, delivery services, and service stations now supports in excess of 1000 jobs right across Ireland. The company is 100 per cent Irish owned and operated, and prides itself on excellent customer service and family values.

Further your education with Moate Business College

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Moate Business College (MBC) is one of the largest colleges of further education in the Midlands region, catering for over 400 full time students. With thirty years of experience, they have an excellent reputation for providing learning opportunities that support students to develop their skills and talents, enabling progression to third-level higher education or employment.

Time to focus on studies and physical and mental wellbeing

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

January and February for 6th year students can be one of the most challenging and stressful times of year. After the Christmas break students are on the homeward stretch to the Leaving Certificate exams, June comes very quickly.

The future of software engineering is a formatting problem

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

If you are reading this, you are thinking about your future. Sometimes it helps to think about the future in pictures.

CAO application deadline fast approaching

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Applicants who have not yet completed their application are urged by CAO to do so immediately, particularly mature applicants, applicants for the HEAR or DARE schemes, or those who are thinking about applying for a restricted course.

The Central Applications Office (CAO) application deadline for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions is Tuesday, 1 February at 5pm.

Choose a degree in computer science for a career in global tech

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

It is coming up to CAO time of the year, and once again students are being bombarded with all sorts of course choices. However, the most lucrative course of all is often overlooked by many: computer science (or its related course electronics and computing). Computer science is a direct gateway to the global tech industry that has spawned the largest companies in the world such as Amazon, Microsoft, Stripe, and of course, Genesys, the global leader in cloud based software for customer care. Marc Andreessen, who developed the first widely used browser, Mosaic, stated that “software is eating the world”. This is being borne out as we see AirBnb (travel), Spotify (music), Netflix (television), Zoom (video conferencing), and many more disrupt their respective industries and change the way we live, work, and play.

Hoping to secure a college place in 2022?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

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The range of educational and Career progression opportunities on offer to those seeking educational and career progression pathways has never been greater.

Why I chose Galway for college?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

If you’re reading this, you probably live here. Maybe you’re a leaving cycle student, doubting that the college closest to home is far enough away. Maybe you’re already neck-deep in a degree and losing faith in the place. Don’t worry. The article isn’t going to beg you to stay. It won’t meander on about the famous old Claddagh or glorify the old person stench of certain local well-established taprooms. These are no more than an outsider’s observations on a town he chose to study in.

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