GRETB announces third year of media production assistant traineeship in association with Screen Skills Ireland

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Following a hugely successful first two years of the media production assistant traineeship, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has announced a third year of the course.

Learn from the best at Hession School of Dance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Hession School of Dance is a leading Irish dance school in Galway established in 1963 by Celine Hession. The school is now under the direction of her daughter, Gemma Carney.

Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet’s (GES) autumn training schedule was launched last week by adventurer Karen Weekes at Galway Rowing Club. Kinvara-based Ms Weekes is planning to be the first Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean as part of her #SHECANDO2021 campaign.

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe to hold open day this weekend

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe, a vibrant music school in the heart of Galway city, is welcoming new students to its programmes this academic year. After 18 months of teaching online, the music school is relaunching all of its programmess in person throughout the academic year.

Join the team this Sunday, September 19. at Leisureland Galway between 3pm and 5pm, where the talented teachers and staff will be launching their first open day of this academic year. Parents and students who wish to inquire about the wide range of instruments available to learn, or for those keen on signing up to the popular Colourstrings programme, this open day is designed for you to take that first step towards a fun-filled musical journey.

Gain a new perspective with art classes

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Aine Doherty runs painting classes in Oughterard, Killannin, and Galway city. Her approach to teaching is simple and relaxed, and she welcomes everyone from complete beginners who have never held a paintbrush, to competent artists who use the facility as a comfortable setting to develop their creativity and improve their painting skills. As an artist herself, Ms Doherty is familiar with the painting process and has developed a programme which nurtures students' own intuition and sensibility.

I-Career can help young people navigate education and career planning

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

I-Career, based in Oranmore, Galway, is now in its 12th year in business. The company specialises in career planning for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 who are challenged by education and career planning decisions.

A career in treating chronic pain and sports injuries

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

With a qualification in sports massage and neuromuscular therapy from the National Training Centre (NTC) you can set up your own private practice, work within an established clinic, work with football teams, athletes, or become the resident therapist in one of the growing number of health clubs and personal training centres that are becoming so popular nationwide.

Get moving again with Genevieve Ryan School of Dance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

It has been a crazy year. Our children have spent so much time inside, with group activities on hold and school through a screen, and it is safe to say children, teens, and young adults could all use a fun dose of physical activity. It is time to get moving.

Open day Fridays this September in Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you will make, so why not call in to Galway Community College during its open day Fridays this September and get the information you need to make it correctly.

The college is inviting anyone interested in doing a full-time further education course to visit and view what GCC has to offer in terms of courses and facilities. Situated at Moneenageisha Junction, it offers full-time courses in a wide variety of career areas. There are no CAO points required for entry onto these one-year courses, starting this month. All courses are designed as a step towards skilled employment, in preparation for an apprenticeship, or progression to further and higher education, aimed at Leaving Certificate graduates, mature learners, and anyone finding themselves unemployed or facing uncertain job security, this is the perfect time to reevaluate their options regarding their future career paths.

GMIT interns receive permanent job offers from groundbreaking remote Globalization Partners programme

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway-located Globalization Partners simplifies global remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes via its global employment platform, so it was thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first-ever 13-week internship programme in which the interns were part of the software development team.

Students celebrated at annual Kumon awards

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Native Irish oak saplings from Coolattin Forest, donated by Berna Hayden, added an ecological flavour to the sixth annual awards ceremony at Kumon Galway City West on Sunday. Students collected their saplings and their academic awards at an open air, restrictions compliant event, at the Galway Greyhound Stadium.

Count on Ballinasloe, Naomh Brendain, Loughrea, and Gort credit unions for an ethical student loan

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Third level education costs continue to take their toll on students in Ireland. New research shows that more than two thirds struggle financially while at college. Three quarters are working to cope with costs. A substantial 55 per cent are skipping lectures in favour of paid work. This is understandable when students living outside of home are spending €1,047 per month. Those living at home also spend a significant €738 each month.

The findings were revealed in a recent national survey on third level costs carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions. Students reported that finance/debt issues are their biggest worry while at college. As many as six in 10 said these worries were having a negative impact on their experience at college (ILCU Cost of Third Level Survey 2019).

GRETB Training Centre offers beauty therapist traineeship in Tuam

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

A new beauty therapist traineeship is starting October 18 in Tuam. The programme has been running very successfully in Tuam since 1998. Over the years the course has evolved and changed based on the needs of the sector. A very sizeable number of past students are working in salons all over Ireland and abroad, and many have opened their own salons and are running very successful businesses. A number of past students have also won prestigious national awards.

Learn French online and face to face with the French Institute Galway

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Start the autumn season by joining a French class at the French Institute, Galway's French school, located in the historic Bridge Mills right in the heart of the city. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 500 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January.

Exciting new programmes from Galway Executive Skillnet

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Executive Skillnet has launched its autumn training schedule with some exciting new programmes to help businesses emerge “from survival to growth” post-Covid.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre returns to face-to-face tuition

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway's oldest language school and a Department of Education recognised training institute, is now in its 34th year of business. It is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS, and QQI accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) as a higher education provider, a guarantee of quality and standard.

Places available on the pre-university business course at Galway Community College

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education business courses. The college offers Level 5 QQI accredited courses in pre-university business, marketing, and web design and a Level 6 advanced certificate in business management and accounting. These courses help students to develop crucial communication skills, presentation skills, and improved project management, while learning key IT programmes and techniques.

Learn Spanish on site and online with The Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Spanish Institute is starting a new term full of courses and activities for students. The autumn term will start on September 20 and will offer a variety of Spanish group classes to all levels, including preparation for Leaving Cert exams, as well as private classes. All the classes can be taken either on site or online. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students can book their chosen course by September 17.

All the courses at The Spanish Institute are designed to be fun and interactive. The fully qualified teachers are all native Spanish speakers committed to finding the right course for each student and helping them to meet their individual language learning goals.

Enrolling now for adult painting classes starting next week

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Jim Kavanagh’s Art School is starting a new term of classes from Monday next, September 6.

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