Don’t give up on your dream career

Thu, May 04, 2023

Every year, many Leaving Cert students are upset because they did not secure a place on their preferred course, causing many to feel they have to give up on their dream career. There are alternative ways to obtain a place in courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, veterinary, speech and language therapy (SLT) as well as occupational therapy (OT). It is very important to do the research.

New online Security Studies course starting soon

Thu, May 04, 2023

A new online Security Studies course being launched by GRETB Training Centre presents a great opportunity to take your private security industry qualifications to the next level.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults, teenagers and children

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing or practising your French?

Study business and accounting at Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Earning a qualification in business will allow you to learn skills that can be used in all careers. Galway Community College offers QQI accredited courses in business and accounting at both Level 5 and 6. There are many opportunities arising from this vocational area, one of which to study to become an accountant which can open many doors into employment and higher education in Ireland and abroad.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

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.

The bodhrán is a brilliant instrument to play; it is very accessible for all ages and has become extremely popular for very good reason. Run by professional Galway musician and educator Brian Ferguson, the courses provide proper tuition and a brilliant step by step learning system that keeps students motivated and inspired, and is enjoyable as you progress and learn to play along to tunes with confidence and clarity. Recent research has shown that playing drums weekly has a massive positive effect on mental health, and learning music is proven to be a lovely energising challenge in life. An enjoyable class like this is something to look forward to every week.

Music opportunities for current and future generations is striking a major chord in Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Imagine if every child and young person in Ireland could grow up as part of a community where they could experience inclusion, creativity, diversity and empowerment through music.

Learn more about PLC courses

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Post Leaving Cert courses (PLCs) are specialised courses designed to equip students with practical industry specific skills. PLCs are usually one to two-year module based programmes provided by schools and further education colleges nationwide. Some PLCs offer a placement (work experience) in the specific industry relating to the course.

Irish classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Do you want to learn a new language, or even just to get back into the swing of it? Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this summer.

Transition year: is it a good idea?

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

by Euan Palmer,
TY Coláiste an Eachréidh, Athenry

Deadline extension for primary teaching applicants

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced a deadline extension for applicants to primary initial teacher education, having recently announced an historic increase of 610 new course places for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Further Education and Training Centre launches photographic exhibition to celebrate its learners

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

On April 20 the GRETB FET Centre, Tuam Road, Galway is launching Education is Life: A Photographic Celebration which focuses on the incredible diversity of its students. The exhibition is shot by Galway-based photographer Anita Murphy, who creates photographic archives of everyday life.

Students to benefit from new degree programmes outside the CAO system – Naughton

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has welcomed confirmation from her colleague, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris, that students in the west will be able to benefit from the introduction of new degrees which will be offered to students outside the traditional CAO system.

Galway Community College students participate in Fidelity Investments Ireland's work experience programme Root2STEM

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway Community College students Kateryna Diachenko and Beatriz Viude Castanho engaged thoroughly with the Fastrack into Information Technology, FIT Choose Tech (the national coordinator of tech apprenticeships) programme and embraced the resources provided on the learning platform to further their tech skills.

Qualify as a legal/medical secretary with QQI certification

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway Community College's legal secretary, medical secretary, and office administrator course is extremely popular due to its continued success rate, with 90 per cent of its graduates obtaining full-time and part-time employment in 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.

It is a full-time course qualifying with an office administration award at QQI Level 5. Students obtain the following skillsets: proficient in the usage of software packages such as MS Office Suite, Olympus Audio Transcription, 50 wpm typing speed, and producing legal, medical, and general documents in a range of commonly used business layouts and styles.

GCC further education students engage in Erasmus+ work placements

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Erasmus+ is an EU programme that can help students to travel to experience work, study, or training in another country. Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) introduced Erasmus mobilities for students and staff in 2016, giving further education students an opportunity to complete their work experience, a mandatory element of their course, in European countries.

These Erasmus placements are fully funded by Leargas Ireland, offering bursaries for travel, accommodation, and living expenses for the two-week placement. By studying abroad with Erasmus+, GCC's further education (FE) students improve their communication, language, and intercultural skills and gain soft skills highly valued by future employers. GCC is committed to the 2021-2027 programme, which places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

New ATU-led EU research team established to promote and deliver sustainable culinary practices through education

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Staff in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) recently hosted the inaugural gathering of a new EU-funded research team tasked with educating and training students and staff in 'Sustainability in culinary practices: tradition and innovation towards a sustainable future' – called the SCOOK Project.

Students can reach their full potential with Kumon

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

‘By discovering the potential of each individual and developing his or her ability to the maximum, we aim to foster sound, capable people and thus contribute to the global community’ - Kumon mission statement.

One-to-one Junior Cert tuition

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

FCL Galway is offering Junior Certificate maths classes on a one-to-one basis and there are a few limited places remaining. The classes are delivered online, but Frank Murphy will meet the students and parents in person initially to explain exactly how the classes are formatted and how they can gain maximum benefit from the tuition.

Many students in the early months of secondary school really struggle with the pace and content of maths class. They may have found maths in primary school manageable, but all of a sudden, things have really picked up and they are onto a new topic without having fully grasped the last one. In larger classes and in unfamiliar surroundings they are often reluctant to ask for clarification. The maths course is so extensive that as the teachers push on, students often get left behind.

Unlock the power of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

GRETB Training Centre will be running a visual design with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator online course starting on Monday, April 17, for 20 weeks. This course will include one tutor-led online workshop per week and daily online tutor supports.

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Cyberbullying and how to deal with it

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

We are living in an age of technology which as we all know can have many benefits, however it can also create real harm and distress to our teenage population today. E-mails, mobile phones, cameras, texting, and numerous websites and chat groups such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok are being used by young people to bully other young people and their friends in and out of school. Photographic images are used which can be seen by strangers as well as people known to you. This can harm the online image of the person involved. Cyberbullying can be persistent and permanent in some instances. Sometimes it can be very hard to notice as teachers or parents/guardians have not picked up on it online.

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