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Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) offers full-time courses in a wide variety of career areas designed for entry to skilled employment, in preparation for starting an apprenticeship, or for progression to further and higher education.

The number of Irish students applying to the UK to study third level courses has increased dramatically in recent years, which some say has been attributed to the lack of student accommodation here in Ireland. Many UK universities guarantee first year students accommodation which can be a huge worry for many first year university students.

Feeling uncertain about your education training and career options choices? MSLETB Adult Educational Guidance Service is here to support you. Its team of friendly and confidential Adult Guidance Counsellors is ready to provide personalised information, advice and guidance for you. Whether you are considering education and training options, exploring new careers, or needing guidance on important decisions, we've got you covered.

Even though we are only in November, it is not too early to start your college research, especially for 5th and 6th year students. The academic year goes by very quickly and being organised now, especially for this year's Leaving Cert students, will save you a lot of unnecessary stress come January or February 2025.

Leaving Cert students have never had a wider choice of options.

Galway Community College (GCC) Further Education offers a diverse range of courses tailored to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in various fields. The extensive selection of courses across multiple disciplines is closely aligned with industry needs and the pathways they create for further education and employment.

Galway Community College (GCC) Further Education offers a diverse range of courses tailored to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in various fields. The extensive selection of courses across multiple disciplines is closely aligned with industry needs and the pathways they create for further education and employment.

While many Leaving Cert students have already submitted their CAO, there will still be time to fill out the change of mind form if they want to choose a different CAO course, but it is important to remember that you do not necessarily need to be tied to a career relating to your degree forever. Nowadays there is great flexibility, and opportunities for people to change their careers. Many students do get stressed trying to pick a CAO course or apprenticeship as they feel they will be locked into this job or career for the rest of their life. There are however many ways in which you can change direction, even straight after your degree or apprenticeship.

Transition year is a popular choice for students when they complete the Junior Certificate. Since its introduction in 1974, the programme has grown rapidly, now being offered at 75 per cent of schools nationwide. Teenagers are given the perfect opportunity to mature, acquire new skills, and gain both work and life experience. All well and good, but is it really a good idea?

Guidance counsellor, Brian Mooney, sat down with Simon Harris in the lead up to the Galway Advertiser's Pathways Education & Career Guidance Conference, to discuss a variety of topics surrounding further education; including reducing leaving cert student stress, analysing prospective further education options, and overcoming the student accommodation crisis.