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Getting third level education off to the right start
In December of 2018 Dunboyne College received confirmation from LMETB, Solas, and the Department of Education that the college will have the teaching resources to reach 1000 students from next year. This coupled with the […]
NEWS & FEATURES
Aiming for excellence in academic writing
The Academic Writing Centre was founded at Athlone Institute of Technology in 2015. The centre’s aim is to promote excellence in academic writing, through a variety of means: individual support, small group sessions, large group […]
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TRAINING & ACADEMIES
News in brief
792 new special needs assistant posts The government has announced 800 new special needs assistant posts will be allocated to schools from September and as the need for more additional supports in schools is confirmed […]
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Sisk – a unique reputation of training apprentices
John Sisk & Son has built a unique reputation of training apprentices who go on to roles in THE business and across the industry at large. Sisk provides a unique carpentry and joinery apprenticeship that […]
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Tech Apprenticeships Expanding
Cyber Security added to the suite of tech apprenticeships ICT Associate Professional is the new National Apprenticeship Programme for all tech enthusiasts wishing to pursue a career in Ireland’s buoyant technology sector. Over 12,000 jobs […]
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FURTHER EDUCATION
Kinsale College teacher receives national award
Helena Farrell, a teacher at Kinsale College has won the inaugural John Kelly Award for Universal Design for Teaching and Learning. Helena was shortlisted with two other candidates from third level colleges. Each candidate was […]
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
Want to focus on ‘the doing’?
Choose a PLC course at St Louis CS, Kiltimagh St Louis CS, Kiltimagh has been offering post leaving cert (PLC) courses for over a decade and demand has never been so great. “Their mixture of […]
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
A demographic funding crisis is looming say universities
As almost 124,000 Leaving and Junior Certificate students sat exams in June, the Irish Universities Association called on the Government to set out a sustainable funding model to prepare for these and future generations of […]
NEWS & FEATURES
Cork charity aims to foster wellbeing in the school community
Cork charity, Ag Eisteacht, is running a second summer training course for primary school teachers in Cork to foster well-being in the school community by helping teachers to build more responsive relationships. The DES-approved ABLE4Teachers […]
RESOURCES
FURTHER EDUCATION
Crafting careers in the hospitality sector
The Hospitality Education & Training Centre delivers specific skills and training directed at finding future employment in the hospitality industry. The centre offers a range of full time courses such as: • Bar Skills (8-10 […]
HIGHER EDUCATION
Education to bring net gains for Irish seafood sector
Equipping the Irish seafood sector with the proper and relevant skills in business, financial management, marketing, law and innovation is essential to its sustainability and growth in a post-Brexit era. This is according to international […]
TOURS / FIELD TRIPS
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Learning from the outdoors at Petersburg Outdoor Education & Training Centre
Petersburg provides quality programmes using the outdoor environment as a catalyst, and experiential learning as a process, to aid personal development, enhance lives and improve an understanding of the natural environment and encourage conservation values. […]
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FURTHER EDUCATION
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A broad range of further education opportunities
CRUMLIN College of Further Education has been offering educa- tional services in South Dublin for over 60 years. Located on Crumlin Road, its close proximity to Dublin Bus and Luas services makes it an ideal […]
NEWS & FEATURES
Green News
New scheme for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems The Government has opened the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), which will provide operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic […]
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Point Campus – Dublin’s hottest new student accommodation
Now taking bookings for 2019/2010 academic year Point Campus is Dublin’s coolest new student accommodation development conveniently located in the heart of Dublin’s regenerated Docklands area. Our modern facilities include a gym, cinema, games area […]
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NEWS & FEATURES
Over 450 students from ‘non-traditional’ backgrounds get scholarships from UCD
Over 450 students from ‘non-traditional’ backgrounds have been awarded scholarships worth over Ä2m from UCD since 2012. The figures were released at UCD’s Access Symposium which celebrated the contribution UCD’s Access and Lifelong Learning Centre […]
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
NEWS & FEATURES
UL says Call It Out
A groundbreaking LGBT+ public education and awareness campaign has been rolled out to the UL campus. Call It Out is a joint initiative of the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) and the Hate and Hostility […]
HIGHER EDUCATION
Secure a great career at GMIT
IT IS that time of year again when the i’s need dotting and the t’s need crossing particularly around CAO final choices. The decisions you make around your preferences on the CAO application form are […]
APPRENTICESHIPS
See your career going places with the ESB Networks Apprenticeship Programme
“My apprenticeship journey so far at ESB Networks has been hugely rewarding and I would encourage anyone looking for a great career where they can make a difference to consider an apprenticeship for an exciting […]
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
TRAINING & ACADEMIES
Make a positive mental health connection today!
Poor mental health is touching our lives in ways it has never done before. People across all walks of our society are facing mental health struggles every day. Talking therapies have been proven to be […]
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Sallynoggin College of Further Education students dazzle audiences
Industry experts puzzled about the future of fashion need look no further than to the SCFE Fashion Design and Fashion Styling students who presented a unified message at our college’s first “Slow Show” – dressing […]
NEWS & FEATURES
GMIT sponsorship is on the ball
The Gaelic Players Association and the Women’s Gaelic Players Association in association with Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology unveiled new scholarships for members of the organisations. The partnership covers four scholarships for taught masters programmes as […]
FURTHER EDUCATION
Progression and employment at North Kerry College
At North Kerry College of Further Education, Listowel, our programmes are aimed at improving the employment prospects of learners and in providing progression routes to future education. Over 90 per cent of students achieved full […]
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