USI urges students to apply for SUSI grant before Friday deadline

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Union of Students in Ireland is reminding students who have not submitted their student grant funding applications for the 2016/2017 academic year to do so immediately, as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, July 8.

Choose a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in existence for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends.

Free places on five new springboard courses at GMIT

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

There is good news for jobseekers who wish to attain third-level qualifications with the announcement this week that Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMT) is offering 136 free places on four new part-time courses and one full time course at two of its campuses from September (2016), under the Government-funded Springboard Higher Education initiative, announced recently by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, and the Minister of State for Training and Skills, John Halligan.

Acquire a new skill with a manual and computerised payroll award

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

In today’s business world, many companies require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to one’s curriculum vitae.

GPA Solutions is delivering a manual and computerised payroll award, which is certified by QQI level five. Learners who successfully complete this course will have a thorough knowledge of basic PAYE computations to include the cumulative, week one and emergency tax basis.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare support?

Thu, May 12, 2016

The GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway, is running a healthcare support traineeship course starting this month.

Would you like a career in instrumentation?

Thu, May 12, 2016

GRETB Training Centre is recruiting now for a basic instrumentation course. The 10-week full-time day course will start this month.

GPA Solutions offers payroll and Sage 50 courses

Thu, May 12, 2016

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction in payroll or bookkeeping procedures.

Galway Community College to hold further education open evening

Thu, May 12, 2016

The PLC Further Education College in Galway Community College, Móinín na gCiseach, will hold an information and registration evening on Thursday May 19 from 6pm to 8pm.

Get upskilled at Georgina Price College of Beauty

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Georgina Price College of Beauty, Galway, is currently enrolling for its summer schedule of classes. The college now has limited availability on the prestigious CIDESCO course, September 2016 to May 2017, and is currently taking appointments for interviews. This renowned centre of excellence boasts luxurious, spacious, training facilities.

A career in make-up artistry

Thu, May 12, 2016

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options. The course covers all areas of beauty make-up, including day, evening, bridal, different age groups, fashion/trend, and special effects make-up. The diploma course at The School of Make-up Artistry also includes a module on make-up for professional photo shoots. Qualifications from this course are recognised in Ireland, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Channel Islands, China, Cyprus, Kenya, Malta, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and Zimbabwe.

Morning motivation and rituals

Thu, May 12, 2016

Morning rituals are essential to one’s ability to be productive. And like the old adage says, ‘Tus maith leath na hoibre’, or ‘A good start is half the work’.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails will launch in Galway in the coming weeks to meet the growing demand for nail technicians in the west of Ireland. The business is the brainchild of beautician/business owner Naoise Martin who has set up the academy because she was having difficulty finding suitably qualified staff for her own salon, The Beauty Lounge, in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre.

Galway Community College announces new equine studies PLC course

Thu, May 05, 2016

Galway Community College continues to offer a large variety of PLC courses and this year has added a new equine studies in the area of horsemanship. GCC is fortunate to have experience in offering courses in the field of sports and now expanding this expertise by offering a QQI Level 5 certificate in equine studies.

Trading Faces Film School & Casting Agency

Thu, May 05, 2016

Are you between six and 17 years? Would you like to act in a film? If that’s a yes, then this is the course for you.

GPA Solutions offers QQI Level 5 bookkeeping (Sage 50) awards

Thu, May 05, 2016

French language interactive camps

Thu, May 05, 2016

Gort Ard’s interactive language camps in June are a blend of language teaching and activities, together with French students attending a parallel English language course. The camps are a real French adventure without the expense of going to France.