Body image and why it matters
Body image is a key aspect of youth mental health. Unfortunately research in Ireland indicates that many young people are dissatisfied with how they look (Dooley et al., 2019)* This is concerning as negative body image is linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and to substance and alcohol misuse, self harm and…
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Dr Linda Mulligan interview – A fusion of science and justice
By Niall Gormley Watching television is probably not what guidance counsellors advise their charges to spend their time on but for Ireland’s Chief State Pathologist, Dr Linda Mulligan, TV detectives were an inspiration for a career based on curiosity and discovery. “I didn’t realise forensics pathology was really a career until I was sixteen and…
CAO offers show major improvement in matching student choices
By Niall Gormley Almost 60 per cent of students received their first preference choice in the Round One offers from the CAO for Level 8 courses. This represents a 5 per cent increase in first preference offers over last year. Around 85 per cent of applicants received an offer from their first three preferences. In…
Cork College of FET
Direct your own future. With over 200 courses from our 7 campuses in and around Cork City and County, we have plenty of opportunities to help you find the pathway to your future career. 1 COLLEGE – 7 CAMPUSES: BISHOPSTOWN, DOUGLAS STREET, KINSALE, MALLOW, MORRISON’S ISLAND, TRAMORE ROAD and WEST CORK Ireland has, perhaps uniquely…
Training Services at Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Training Services at Kilkenny and Carlow ETB offer an extensive range of free full time training programmes for young people and adults who wish to develop the skills and competencies that are required for the workplace and/or progression to further education and training opportunities. All of our courses lead to nationally and internationally industry recognised…
ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
Do you want to be part of the team connecting our communities to a clean electric future? If so, ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme might be for you. At ESB Networks, we build and maintain Ireland’s electricity network, connecting over 2.4 million homes, farms and businesses to a clean electric future. We’ve been connecting customers…
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship by Cavan and Monaghan ETB
Increasingly, more school leavers are choosing apprenticeship programmes where they get to experience practical trammg alongside academic study rather than pursuing more traditional full-time third level courses. The apprenticeship route offers an opportunity to gain real world experience and develop an expertise in a chosen field, while gaining valuable hands-on experience. One of the most…
From SCFE to Calvin Klein – who knows where your QQI Level 5 could take you?
Sallynoggin College of Further Education (SCFE) provides a platform for many of our students to embark on their journey towards higher education and professional success. With a wide range of courses available, SCFE equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields. Many of our students transition directly to the…
An excellent way to progress at Rathmines College
Rathmines College are ready to welcome new students to new and existing courses all starting in September ’23. The Further Education college, in the heart of Rathmines, has new QQI Certificate courses in Environmental Studies with Business, HR Administration and Social Media and PR running alongside their well-established courses in Arts and Social Science, Business…
Kerry College, Listowel Campus
for all your Further Education and Training needs in North Kerry Our brand new Kerry College, Listowel Campus is a vibrant, dynamic campus located in the Listowel Business Park in Clieveragh in the heart of North Kerry. The campus offers a wide range of courses, from business and marketing to healthcare and social studies, and…
Who are FIT?
For over 20 years, FIT or Fastrack to Information Technology is a representative organisation of the technology sector committed to growing Irelands tech talent pipeline. Our mission is to promote inclusion and diversity through our programs and courses, creating wider access to tech skills training which leads to exciting career paths and quality employment opportunities…