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Go Offline, Go Offshore! Connected by Water

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…

LOETB and Agri Aware bringing ‘Intro to Ag’ programme to secondary schools nationwide this September 2025 

LOETB and Agri Aware bringing ‘Intro to Ag’ programme to secondary schools nationwide this September 2025 

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Agri Aware are delighted to bring its new ‘Intro to Ag’ short course for Transition Year (TY) students nationwide this coming September.  Following its’ successful pilot in Laois and Offaly ETB schools this year, the ‘Intro to Ag’ programme will be available for all TY students…

How To Get The Right Balance Between Online & Offline Activities For Children

How To Get The Right Balance Between Online & Offline Activities For Children

In today’s digital age, Screens are integral to children’s lives for education, entertainment, and socialisation. Excessive screen time can negatively impact physical health, mental well-being, and overall development. Read on to explore some strategies for managing screen time effectively to maintain a healthy balance between online and offline activities. 1. Set Clear Screen Time Limits…

Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship

Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship

THERE has been an increase in apprenticeship programmes across every sector in recent years, and with the launch of the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving apprenticeship, the transport sector is no different. Industry heads hope that this training programme will go some way towards changing the perception of commercial driving as a profession, through creating…

A career in getting things moving

A career in getting things moving

Organising, co-ordinating, managing, and moving goods is what logistics and supply chains are all about. They involve planning, implementing, and controlling the movement of products and information. Logistics and supply chains are integral to every industry in the world and operate around the clock facilitating international and domestic trade in all sectors of the economy. …

2025 Post Secondary Pathways with Further Education and Training (FET) and Apprenticeships

2025 Post Secondary Pathways with Further Education and Training (FET) and Apprenticeships

It’s a new year of learning and opportunity, and the perfect time for Leaving Certificate students to get familiar with all of the post-secondary pathways available to prepare them for their next steps after school. There’s a wealth of Further Education & Training (FET) and Apprenticeship opportunities available across the country for students to explore…

Discover Degrees at CAFRE

Discover Degrees at CAFRE

Do you know someone passionate about working in the agri-food or land-based sectors? Discover courses offered at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).  We have full-time, part-time, short and online courses. Qualifications start from Level 2, (equivalent to Level 4 on the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland [NQF IE] ) to…

Access your dream degree with Laois and Offaly ETB via Further Education and Training

Access your dream degree with Laois and Offaly ETB via Further Education and Training

There is an increasing awareness of alternative routes to obtaining a third level degree, enabling students to realise their full potential on leaving secondary school.  LOETB Further Education and Training offers alternative pathways including Post Leaving Certificate courses, Tertiary options and Apprenticeships. The development and creation of these alternative pathways offers students the opportunity to…

Energise your future with an ESB Networks’ Electrical Apprenticeship

Energise your future with an ESB Networks’ Electrical Apprenticeship

To apply, or learn more about apprenticeships with ESB Networks please visit www.esbnetworks.ie/esb/careers/apprenticeships Rapid advances in technology and the shift toward sustainability—including a sustainable work-life balance—are driving people towards degree course alternatives that allow them to earn while learning. ESB Networks is lighting a path forward.  “I started college in September 2021, and quickly realised the course…

Coláiste Dhúlaigh now enrolling for more than 70 FET courses

Coláiste Dhúlaigh now enrolling for more than 70 FET courses

For more information about all the courses that Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE provides, follow them on social media or see more at http://www.cdcfe.ie.

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