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Jobseekers in Galway could gain valuable digital skills and work experience within local businesses, thanks to a new initiative.

As the 2010 Leaving Certificate examinations got under way this week a number of changes to exam structures and reference material were being proposed.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Galway programme, which matches adult volunteers with young people aged 10 to 18 years, is seeking female volunteers to take part in a new group mentoring initiative.

Lucy Murray, a fifth year student in Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill recently attended a workshop in Trinity College where the aim was the creation of a Charter for 21st Century Learning. The emphasis was that the education system needed to change to fit the needs of our society but change will not happen if there is no evidence that it is wanted. Lucy has penned this article containing the viewpoint of a student in the educational debate and stressing the need for change.

If you want to improve your reading, writing, computers, and maths skills in a short time, the Galway Adult Basic Education Service has a course for you.

My irritating mother

Literacy problems among school leavers attempting to access further education are being tackled at the roots in the south-east with an initiative from the Department of Education.

After the success of the fly-on-the-wall documentary Written-off?, RTE and the National Adult Literacy Agency are now looking for Galwegians to take part in the next series.

Magnum Marquee Hire, the specialists in the rental of party equipment and accessories, wish to thank their customers for their business in 2008.

Rose Kavanagh of the Irish National Council of ADHD support groups which is based at Ballybane Enterprise Centre, believes the early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is the key to helping sufferers maximise their potential and “reach for the stars”.