Count on Ballinasloe, Naomh Brendain, Loughrea, and Gort credit unions for an ethical student loan

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

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. Three quarters are working to cope with costs. A substantial 55 per cent are skipping lectures in favour of paid work. This is understandable when students living outside of home are spending €1,047 per month. Those living at home also spend a significant €738 each month.

GRETB Training Centre offers beauty therapist traineeship in Tuam

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

A new beauty therapist traineeship is starting October 18 in Tuam. The programme has been running very successfully in Tuam since 1998. Over the years the course has evolved and changed based on the needs of the sector. A very sizeable number of past students are working in salons all over Ireland and abroad, and many have opened their own salons and are running very successful businesses. A number of past students have also won prestigious national awards.

Learn French online and face to face with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Start the autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway's French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills right in the heart of the city. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 500 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January.

Exciting new programmes from Galway Executive Skillnet

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet has launched its autumn training schedule with some exciting new programmes to help businesses emerge “from survival to growth” post-Covid.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre returns to face-to-face tuition

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway's oldest language school and a Department of Education recognised training institute, is now in its 34th year of business. It is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS, and QQI accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) as a higher education provider, a guarantee of quality and standard.

Places available on the pre-university business course at Galway Community College

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education business courses. The college offers Level 5 QQI accredited courses in pre-university business, marketing, and web design and a Level 6 advanced certificate in business management and accounting. These courses help students to develop crucial communication skills, presentation skills, and improved project management, while learning key IT programmes and techniques.

Learn Spanish on site and online with The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term full of courses and activities for students. The autumn term will start on September 20 and will offer a variety of Spanish group classes to all levels, including preparation for Leaving Cert exams, as well as private classes. All the classes can be taken either on site or online. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students can book their chosen course by September 17.

Enrolling now for adult painting classes starting next week

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Jim Kavanagh’s Art School is starting a new term of classes from Monday next, September 6.

Learn French online and face to face with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Start the autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway's French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills right in the heart of the city. The friendly staff members are all 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, or prepare for DELF/DALF/TCF examinations? 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 you would like your children 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.

A renaissance for the French Institute

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Founded in 2005 by Brigitte Demay O'Carroll, the French Institute is well established as the place to learn French and experience the French culture in Galway. The institute operates from the Bridge Mills, an 18th century mill situated in the heart of Galway city. Traditionally offering in-person group and individual classes, the institute transitioned to online classes during the pandemic. This online offering proved to be successful and will be maintained, alongside in-person classes, as the institute prepares for the autumn season.

Upskill with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Completing a GRETB training course offers many benefits from a personal and career perspective. It can provide you with access to employment opportunities in the future by developing your skills to compete in the employment market.

GRETB places a strong emphasis on offering courses that provide substantive work placements providing excellent career paths. All courses are certified and accredited by national and internationally recognised examining and professional bodies.

Trading Faces Stage School & Casting Agency

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

According to Claire Power, artistic director with Trading Faces, young performers have suffered greatly in the last 18 months. They need to breathe and create again. Their personal development and self esteem have been severely compromised. Taking part in acting, singing, and dancing workshops will boost confidence, in a fun environment.

The purpose of speech and drama with Claire Power

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Speech and drama is a powerful way to empower students and enable them to develop self confidence, a creative imagination, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Students become better communicators in life as it involves using their voices and tones, facial expressions, body language, and movements, all of which are crucial in making students better communicators. This strong communication skill set will stay with them through life. Students develop their speech skills as they explore dramatic monologues, and while speaking poetry and prose. With clear articulation, and correcting any speech faults, they grow confident enough to speak in front of an audience.

ICPPD – a unique learning environment, ethos, and culture

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Delivering programmes in Galway, Athlone, and online and with an administrative headquarters in Athlone, the International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, opened its doors to learners in September 2010.

Skills to Advance with GRETB

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has a number of highly funded online business courses available this autumn. These courses are available to employees and employers to upskill and provide relevant, valuable, skills for today’s workplace.

Irish language classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Aug 19, 2021

Áras na nGael is now offering a chance to learn Irish through its series of autumn language classes. The classes are tailored to students' needs. There are classes for complete beginners, a refresher course for those who are slightly rusty, and intermediate classes for those who would like to advance to the next level with their language learning.

Survey highlights concern over long-term impact of pandemic and school closures on children

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Survey responses in the latest Barnardos annual Back to School Survey have shown that, while children are largely looking forward to returning to school in September, the majority of parents have concerns about their children’s educational, emotional, and social development.

NUI Galway Access Programme offers alternative pathway to third level education

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

NUI Galway’s Access Programmes, which have been supporting students from backgrounds traditionally under-represented at third level education for more than 20 years, has announced that applications for this year’s Access Programme for School Leavers opens on August 1.

NUI Galway sweeps the boards at the National Society BICS Awards

Thu, Jul 29, 2021

NUI Galway’s societies were the big winners at this year’s Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) Awards, taking home seven awards. BICS is a national organisation that was founded in 1995 and whose role is to provide a national forum for the societies in Ireland’s universities, colleges, and institutes of education.

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