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Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The School of Make-up Artistry has been in operation for more than 35 years and was the first make-up artistry school in Ireland. The school offers a variety of part-time and full-time courses to suit all levels, from beginners to advanced.

More than 73,000 applicants meet CAO normal deadline

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The Central Applications Office normal application deadline closed at 5.15pm on Saturday February 1. A total of 73,035 people applied by this deadline. This figure does not represent the total number of CAO applicants, as a late application facility opens on March 5 and closes on the May 1 at 5.15pm.

A Change of Course Choices facility became available on the CAO website on February 5, for all registered applicants. This facility can be used by mature applicants to add course choices, and for applicants who have forgotten to include a restricted course on their CAO application — a fee of €10 applies.

Apply online now for PLC courses at Galway Community College GRETB

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway Community College (GCC) is now taking applications online for all full-time further education courses at Level 5 and 6, commencing in September 2020. Further education, widely known as PLC courses, are full-time programmes for people who have completed their Leaving Certificate or equivalent recently or in the past, and for adults returning to education or hoping to change their career path.

Applying psychology at work

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Are you a business owner, human resource manager/director, training and development professional, engineering or production manager, an educator, a social worker, or a health care professional? Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the minds of your employees at work, and would you like to be able to apply a little psychology when getting things done within your organisation?

International School of Make-up Artistry to hold open day

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry will hold an open day on Saturday February 8, from 11am to 1pm. This is an opportunity to watch a makuep demonstration by one of the school's tutors, meet the college co-ordinator to discuss all course options and details, and meet some of the graduates.

CAO application deadline this weekend

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The CAO is urging students who have not yet completed their application 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.

TEFL courses at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute now in its 33rd year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI and FETAC accreditation.

The school offers part-time English language classes from just €36 per week.

Accredited one-year business and executive coach training programme

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The next Coach Institute of Ireland one-year business and executive coach training programme will begin in Galway on Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3. The programme will be facilitated two full days a month from April to December, with a break for July and August.

Graduate success is a perogative at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Katie Robinson has managed the International School of Make-up Artistry for the past 14 years and has always been proud of the accomplishments of the school's graduates in the industry. The school will hold an open day on Saturday February 8 from 11am to 1pm, offering prospective students a chance to meet the tutors and watch a make-up demonstration.

Train with CNM for a new career in nutrition

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Retraining as a naturopathic nutritional therapist can open the door to a rewarding career helping yourself and others to better health. You can study for the diploma course in naturopathic nutrition part-time at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Galway, Dublin, or Cork, and also online.

What makes CNM different is its naturopathic approach, which combines evidence-based research with traditional wisdom to support the body in regaining balance and achieving health.

#WebsiteWiki will help your business shine online

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Is your current website working for you? Are you building a new website? Local Enterprise Office Galway is hosting an event in the city to help local businesses get online, establish a strong brand, increase sales opportunities, and attract new customers.

Whether you are considering developing a new website, or simply want to improve or refine an existing online presence, the #WebsiteWiki event is a one-stop-shop you cannot afford to miss.

NUI Galway’s postgraduate open day to showcase scholarship and funding opportunities

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

NUI Galway will hold its spring postgraduate open day on Tuesday, February 4, from 12 noon to 3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn. The open day will showcase all of NUI Galway’s full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options.

Learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The Spanish Institute is starting the year with new courses for adults, teenagers, and children. The new term will start on February 3 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page.

All the courses at The Spanish Institute are designed to be fun and interactive. With a strong emphasis on everyday oral communication, the beginners’ course is the ideal introduction to Spanish for those who plan to travel to Spain or Latin America. The more advanced courses can help learners to progress steadily through the learning levels, improving their confidence and ability in terms of both conversational and grammatical skills.

International School of Make-up Artistry to hold open day

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The International School of Make-up Artistry will hold an open day on Saturday February 8, from 11am to 1pm. Contact the school to reserve a place. Park time make-up artistry diploma courses are available on weekends and evenings .

CAO applications — what you need to know and research

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

If you hope to start an undergraduate college course in September, you need to register your application with the Central Applications Office as early as possible. The discounted fee currently stands at €45. The normal registration deadline for most applications is February 1.

‘Mindset & Manifest’ workshop in support of Rosabel's Rooms - 1st Feb at The Galway Clinic.

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The secret Celebrities have been using for success, weight loss, anxiety, supporting career goals, personal development and so much more!

Jobs Expo is returning to Galway for 2020!

Tue, Jan 21, 2020

Jobs Expo is returning to Galway for 2020! Jobs Expo Galway will be held at the Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday 22nd February (10am-4pm). Jobs Expo Galway will features hundreds of active job opportunities and is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.

Find your 2020 vision — create your best year yet

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Padraig O’Connor and Joe Barrett, both training and coaching consultants, have joined forces to host a 2020 personal development workshop called Find Your 2020 Vision – create your best year yet. This one day workshop will take place on Saturday February 1 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to work with two highly experienced coaches and learn the practices and habits to support your success and ensure the “one big thing” you want to achieve in 2020 “sticks”.

Happy New Year 2020 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start the new decade by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

New Year – new beginnings at GRETB

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

The new year means new beginnings, so now is the time to consider re-training to change career or learn a new skill. The GRETB Training Centre offers full time day, evening, and Saturday training courses and is continuously developing new options to meet the needs of learners and industry. Completing a course can offer many benefits from a personal and career perspective and can give access to new and different opportunities for the future.

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