GRETB celebrates ETB Week

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

ETB Week is a week-long celebration of staff and learners across Ireland's 16 education and training boards, showcasing the education and training ETBs provide to learners of all ages in their local communities.

Union welcomes special education training placement plan for teachers

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Fórsa, the trade union which represents more than 14,000 special needs assistants (SNAs) nationwide, has welcomed reports that the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee is to ask the Teaching Council to ensure student teachers have mandatory assessed placements in special needs settings, supported by appropriate modules.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

CompTIA IT fundamentals - blended course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Start a career in IT with a 10-week blended course starting on April 14. This blended course will be held two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the training centre in Mervue and three days via video session with the tutor.

This introductory course to basic IT will help participants decide if a career in IT is right for them. It will also assist them understanding the various areas within IT and help them assess which area may be most beneficial for their interests.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

National Hairdressing Apprenticeship now available at Galway Technical Institute

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Galway Technical Institute College of Further Education has introduced the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship to Galway. This is a three-year programme combining learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre.

The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship programme is approved by QQI, SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and recognised by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. This apprenticeship is a dual system, a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training.

Why you should attend the University of Galway open day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Choosing a university is a big decision, and the University of Galway open day on Saturday, March 22 from 9am to 3pm, is your chance to explore everything this vibrant campus has to offer. Whether you're finalising your course choice, curious about student life, or eager to meet lecturers and current students, this event provides valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about the next steps in your academic journey.

Large crowds attend GRETB apprenticeship event

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

The Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) hosted its annual apprenticeship information day on Thursday, February 27, in the Salthill Hotel. The event drew an impressive crowd of students, teachers and parents eager to explore the vast opportunities available through an apprenticeship.

Irish language recommendations for young readers in Galway this Seachtain na Gaeilge

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

The reading guide is a collaboration between Foras na Gaeilge and Children’s Books Ireland, with the support of Love Leabhar Gaeilge and featured titles range from boardbooks to picturebooks, non-fiction, poetry collections, comics, middle-grade fiction, all the way up to young adult fiction. Copies are available for free to families in 91 participating bookshops and 36 libraries nationwide, including:

Start your career in horticulture with Galway training provider

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

National Learning Network in Galway supports people to make successful transitions, whatever their stage in life. NLN can help with transition from school to the adult environment, with access to vocational training, support with getting a job, recovery and wellness, improving people’s health, enhancing quality of life and achieving successful inclusion in the community.

TY students dive into marine science at the Marine Institute

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The Marine Institute is currently hosting its annual transition year training week.

Primary school students across Ireland begin their Incredible Edibles journey

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Incredible Edibles, Agri Aware’s flagship primary school healthy eating programme, has begun in primary schools across Ireland this week.

University of Galway to host Engineers Week family fun day this weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

University of Galway is inviting aspiring engineers of all ages to a free full-day family event to celebrate engineering across Ireland with hands-on activities, exciting shows, documentaries and inspiring workshops.

Explore your career possibilities at GCC’s Open Day 2025

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Community of Further Education College (GCC) is gearing up for an exciting Open Day event on March 4, 2025 at their campus, located in Wellpark, Galway City. The college will open its doors to prospective students, offering a unique opportunity to explore the campus, meet teachers and coordinators,, and learn about the diverse range of courses and programs available.

Explore your career possibilities at GCC’s Open Day 2025

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) is gearing up for an exciting Open Day event on March 4, at their campus in Wellpark, Galway. The college will open its doors to prospective students, offering an opportunity to explore the campus, meet teachers and coordinators, and learn about the diverse range of courses and programmes available.

University of Galway announces partnership with Galway Science & Technology Festival

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

University of Galway has announced a new partnership as lead academic partner with Galway Science & Technology Festival, formalising and building on a successful and established collaboration which goes back 15 years.

GTI open day Tuesday March 4th, 2025

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway Technical Institute has announced that its annual open day will take place on Tuesday, March 4 from 9am to 4pm, providing an opportunity for all prospective learners to view the facilities, speak with staff and students and have any queries addressed on the day.

GTI is a long established and highly regarded provider of further education and training courses. We now live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives. Galway Technical Institute is dedicated to developing in its students the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an ever complex and ever-changing society. In this highly digitised society, transversal skills have never been more important, and GTI is all about learning together. The team aim to provide the launch pad for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education.

Students’ Union launches RAG week

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

University of Galway Students’ Union launched their raise and give (RAG) week campaign. The events will all be taking place on the University of Galway campus Sunday, February 9 to Friday, February 14, to raise funds for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership. Fundraising events over the week will include a fire walk, a head shave, a charity auction, a 5km fun run, a Galentine’s day brunch, a five-a-side tournament and pop-up charity clothes and book shops.

ATU to host webinar on free online short courses

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Atlantic Technological University’s Higher Education 4.0 Project will host a lunchtime webinar focusing on ATU’s free online short courses, often referred to as MOOCs, on Wednesday, February 12, at 1pm.

Studyclix calls for more funding for guidance counsellors

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Studyclix, Ireland’s most popular teaching and learning tool, is calling on the government to better resource essential career guidance after a nationwide Studyclix survey of 1,300 sixth-year students revealed that many are failing to get sufficient one-on-one time with their guidance counsellor. Four-in-ten say they are unsure whether their Central Applications Office (CAO) choices are right for them.

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