Cork College of FET – it’s about what future becomes possible
For parents and learners, choosing the right next step after school or when considering a career change is one of the most important decisions a person can make. It is a decision that should be guided not only by qualifications, but by opportunity, support, progression and confidence in the future. That is why Cork College…
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Go Offline, Go Offshore! Connected by Water
Living on an island, we’ve noticed that for many teenagers, their first real taste of the marine world begins with the ferry journey from Baltimore, West Cork to Cape Clear Island. To provide a complete ocean experience we decided to dive into marine awareness and education. That’s how ‘Maratacht’ was born. The sea…
The Real Cost of College – Dublin v Cork v Galway
Navigating third-level education in Ireland is an exciting milestone, but the associated living costs can be an eye opener. According to the TU Dublin Cost of Living Guide, students living away from home spend between €1,320 and €2,214 per month depending on their accommodation choice and location. With rent consuming roughly 42% of a student’s…
Why the “Earn While You Learn” Shift Makes Sense
For years, the Leaving Cert cycle has felt like a conveyor belt designed for one destination…filling out a CAO form and heading straight into a lecture hall. The unspoken rule passed down to students was simple – f you don’t get a university degree, you’ve somehow fallen behind. But anyone working in or observing the…