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A different path through education with Youthreach
Youthreach is a Department of Education and Skills official education, training and work experience programme for early school leavers aged 15-20, providing them with opportunities to acquire certification through QQI accredited courses or to complete Leaving and Leaving Certificate Applied programmes. In conjunction with these, options such as the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), the…
Making the journey towards positive mental health
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) If you were running a fever or were feeling physically run-down you would probably visit a GP. So, if you were feeling depressed, anxious or just needed to talk through some issues it would stand to reason that you would also seek help. Equal importance Your mental health…
National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme at Kerry ETB
The Chefs Apprentice The National Commis Chef Apprenticeship is a two-year programme delivered through training providers nationwide, and consists of a combination of on and off the job training. The apprenticeship aims to address the current shortage of chefs in Ireland and establish a long term supply of qualified chefs within the hospitality and catering…
‘Earn and Learn’ Culinary Apprenticeships are the way forward!
New and innovative suite of National Culinary Apprenticeship Degree Programmes Do you have a passion for food? Do you like the idea of working as part of a team in a busy, creative kitchen? A career in the Culinary and Hospitality Industry is an exceptionally rewarding experience and the industry is one of the most exciting…
Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism at IT Tralee
The Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCT) Department incorporates the three facets of the world wide tourism industry – culinary arts, hospitality and events and tourism. The HCT team have international industry experience combined with academic expertise to ensure students receive a grounded education in their chosen specialist field. Facilities at IT Tralee include five…
Something for everyone in the class at GoQuest
GoQuest is the live scoring, fully automated, indoor multi challenge themed arena for adults, teenagers and older children. Each arena has 28 unique challenge rooms for groups of up to 100 to try and complete during a fun filled session (Yes that’s 56 unique challenges over the two venues). The wide variety of challenges are…
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 are currently available in tech – as highlighted by the recent FIT ICT Skills Audit. 75% of these roles can…
Four reasons to walk the Camino with your students
Whether you teach history, languages, geography or simply want to boost your students’ sense of self-esteem and teamwork skills – walking the Camino de Santiago is perfect for your student group. Since 2013, Follow the Camino has been offering the hugely popular EduCamino Tour – an educational tool for teachers who want to take their…
The Global Goals Challenge at Brigit’s Garden in Galway
Explore a range of sustainability issues by taking the Global Goals Challenge at Brigit’s Garden, Rosscahill, Co. Galway. We are located 20 minutes outside of Galway City, along the N59 with ample parking for coaches, a garden café and 11 acres incorporating ancient woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, a polytunnel, Celtic Gardens and a range…
An alternative, fully funded avenue to accountancy
THE Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a new and practical pathway to a career in accounting, which offers school-leavers and mature learners the chance to take part in a fully funded work-based learning programme. Accounting Technician Apprentices get paid at least ˜19k per annum, pay no college fees and enjoy generous study leave in the run-up…
