DOs and DON’Ts when choosing a college course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of different directions and avenues to explore when you decide to make the leap into higher education. For most students, that journey will involve a CAO application.

DOs and DON’Ts when choosing a college course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of different directions and avenues to explore when you decide to make the leap into higher education. For most students, that journey will involve a CAO application.

The student council at Coláiste Éinde

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Every year in Coláiste Éinde the students elect a team of their peers across all years to form the student council. Our role as the student council is to work on ideas and initiatives which will benefit student experience of school life. Since September we have been busy working on projects such as participating in ‘Come In’ week to educate students about the LGBTQI+ community, and recommending changes in relation of other aspects of school life. We strive to not only make a difference in our school but encourage positive change in our greater community.

Nursing — a rewarding career full of possibilities

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

“Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses. We must be learning all of our lives," Florence Nightingale, the founder of the modern nursing profession, once said, and her words are as relevant today as when she uttered them in the 19th century. A degree in nursing opens up a world of possibilities. While the discipline is naturally focused on caring for others, it also provides almost infinite opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Lights up for new recruits at Blue Teapot

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Blue Teapot Theatre Company is recruiting new students into its performing arts school for September 2022. This is an opportunity for people with an intellectual disability, aged 18 and over, to gain formal arts training.

The importance of choosing a course you really enjoy

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Starting university is supposed to be an exciting time, right? For my younger (and exceptionally indecisive) 19-year-old self, this was an extremely stressful time. I simply couldn’t decide on which courses I should add to my CAO list. If you find yourself to be stuck in the same position, then you’re probably juggling between a course that you truly love and one that you think is more practical. Making the right choice for your degree can be intensely difficult under the pressure of your parents and teachers, who may have rigid views on which courses will be more profitable than others.

From personal experience, I have realized the value of choosing a course that you truly enjoy. When I first started college, I enrolled in a General Science course, wanting to specialise in Biochemistry. Despite my aptitude and love for the subject of English, I believed that a scientific degree would be a more employable and profitable choice.

Choosing subjects for senior cycle

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing your subjects for senior cycle so it’s extremely important to do your research and make informed decisions. Choosing subjects for Leaving Certificate is crucial to ensuring you achieve the best result you can in your Leaving Certificate.

Students need to be inspired by what they are passionate about before choosing their course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Choosing the right course for you can be daunting as a leaving cert student. Who really knows what they want to be in four years time? With hundreds of courses to choose from, it can often be difficult to narrow down to only 10 choices on a CAO form.

Discover Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

LYIT is an organisation that likes to move with the times. The institute realises the important role in providing opportunities for all of those who study there, and continues to be proactive in developing a suite of courses that give the best opportunity to progress in life.

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.

COVID-19, however, has changed the landscape. Opportunity knocks. The potential to stay local either for study or work, or both, has never been greater – an unexpected benefit of the pandemic thus far and one that is set to expand in the years ahead.

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.

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.

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