GOAL creates online education resource to enable global citizenship

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish humanitarian aid agency GOAL will today launch its Global Citizen’s Journey, an education resource supporting young people in Galway to learn about their role in making positive change for a sustainable future in their local and global communities.

The resource was collaboratively created by young people from Ireland and from across Africa, who came together through GOAL’s Global Youth Programme. During the launch these young creators from across the planet will present the education resource.

Six tips for completing your CAO application

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

One of the most important tasks a Leaving Certificate student will need to do this month is complete the CAO application form. The closing date for CAO applications is February 1 at 5.15pm.

Creativity at the heart of course offerings at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway is a city of the arts, with our unique culture and natural landscape creating the type of environment for the arts to flourish. Creativity is omnipresent in Galway, and at NUI Galway, creativity is embraced and championed in many different ways including in the undergraduate courses that are offered.

How to choose the right college courses

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

How do I pick the right list of course choices?
Selecting the correct college programme after leaving second level education is a major challenge for any student.

Personalised career coaching available through IWA's Ability Programme

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish Wheelchair Association’s Ability Programme is a free service supporting young adults with physical disabilities who want to improve their job-seeking and employability skills. The aim of the programme is to provide holistic, person-centred, coaching to enable a person to become an independent jobseeker or employee. The programme offers one-to-one support to help participants develop their own step-by-step career progression plan. It is open to people aged 18 to 29 years living anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.

CAO application deadline is fast approaching

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

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.

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking applications for its apprenticeship and graduate programmes in 2021

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Kirby Group Engineering has developed a new and world-class structured training and development programme for graduates and apprentices. Kirby provides electrical and mechanical engineering contracting services and the company’s portfolio includes successful projects within data centres, life sciences, industrial, substation, and renewables sectors in Ireland and across Europe.

New online portal for those wishing to upskill

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

A new online portal – www.gov.ie/therightcourse - a one stop shop and outlines the third level options available to those wishing to obtain or add to their qualifications has been launched this week.

The unemployed, employees and employers in Galway and South Mayo will benefit for this new facility for people seeking to upskill or retrain, said Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris TD.

Computer science degrees provide amazing career paths, says tech leader

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Not enough students are applying for computer programming courses that are guaranteed to lead to fulfilling and well-paid roles in an exciting and increasingly creative industry, one of the country's leading tech leaders has said this week.

Exploring your college options for 2021

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Many students get obsessed with points when thinking about their college options. There are many courses for which points are only one of the requirements. Points are only a factor when a student applies for a course where there are more students than college places. Basic entry requirements are equally important.

Check out the entry requirements thoroughly as there is a requirement to apply for “restricted courses” by February 1. Explore all of the courses in the sector you are considering to ensure, first of all, that you actually want to go to college, and that you know exactly what is involved in the course/s you hope to study. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.”

Choose GTI for your further education

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway Technical Institute (GTI) is one of the leading colleges of further education in the west of Ireland. In uncertain times, a one-year course at GTI is a positive choice for your future. Experienced GTI staff have risen to the challenge of working in an online learning environment and implementing all Covid-19 safety measures. GTI has embraced this new blended learning approach and is committed to the belief that students will succeed in their chosen vocational area.

Now is an exciting time to join IT Sligo

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

IT Sligo is at the forefront of quality third level education in Ireland, exploring new ways to study by offering flexible degree options, full time online programmes, and work-based learning degrees for an ever-changing world. Often availing of added value such as work placement and accredited qualifications, IT Sligo graduates are highly sought after. The institute has been growing for 50 years and the high level of employability is exceptional in Ireland, due to the strong reputation and relationships IT Sligo has built with companies over the years.

IT Sligo focuses on applied learning and project-based education, working hard to help students develop the skills to think critically, analyse complex issues, make clear decisions, communicate effectively, and work well with others. IT Sligo students achieve these goals with the help and guidance of leading industry experienced lecturers and support staff, on a stunning campus, boasting some of the newest facilities of any third-level institute in Ireland.

No Leaving Cert classes in February should ensure no Leaving Cert exams in June

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

As the parent of a 2020 Leaving Cert student, I have every sympathy for the class of 2021 and the uncertainty caused by the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic for those students and their families. The debate which surfaced in April of last year has already begun in relation to the leaving cert of 2021, and whether the exam should be conducted in the 'traditional' format, or in a 'predicted grades' scenario, similar to last year.

Galway Community College offers courses for progression to higher education courses and employment

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway Community College offers full-time courses in a wide variety of vocational areas designed as a step towards skilled employment or progression to higher education institutes and universities.

The changing world of work

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Up to the moment that Covid-19 blew apart the entire model by which humanity expressed itself in every aspect of our daily lived experience, nobody could have foreseen what was about to occur.

Consider university learning with St Angela’s College, Sligo

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

The academic year 2020-2021 began like no other, with a hybrid model of on-site practicals and virtual lectures. Following national guidelines, St Angela's College has put in place the measures required to ensure the safety of students and staff on campus at all times. With semester two now started, the college will continue to plan according to national safety guidelines.

Advice for my 16 year old Self...

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?
I find it hard to conjure up advice for my 16 year-old self because that implies a certain amount of regret or “if I had my time all over again, I’d do it all/something big so differently” and that’s now how I feel about life. I would possibly tell myself to spend more time getting to know/understand myself: know your personality type, know your impulses, know what you like and what you don’t like. And, then, allow all of that to feed into key decisions you make in life - rather than corresponding to the perception others have of you. I took decisions in life that many considered a bit crazy but not only did they make sense to me, they corresponded to my personality type (but I was probably into my 30s before I was able to articulate it because I started to really understand my own personality type. I’m not sure if that makes sense - I was doing things because they made sense to me, but I didn’t really realise why they made sense to me. For example - I like ‘the shiny apple’, new things: but I was well into my 30s before I could actually summarise a key part of my personality in a few words like that. Now that I know that about myself, I allow myself gravitate to the shiny apple.

Focus on progression to further and higher education for current second level students

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

NUI Galway Access Centre provides pathways for current second level students who are generally under-represented at third level to progress to university. The Access Centre targets young adults who have a real desire to study at third level but are unable to do so due to financial or social reasons or because of a disability.

The pathways include:

HEAR and DARE access routes

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

As the normal closing date for CAO is fast approaching on February 1 2021, students who wish to be considered for HEAR or DARE must remember to have indicated this by ticking the boxes accordingly on their CAO form before this deadline. If a student does not meet this deadline his/her HEAR/DARE application will not be considered further. It is also very important to start gathering any supporting documentation that may be needed to complete the application now if you have not already started this process.

Discover your path at DCU

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Choosing a university and undergraduate course is never an easy decision. A broad range of factors have to be weighed up, and even then, the best conclusion is not always clear. However, a deciding factor for many people is the employability record of graduates.

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