Maximize your time with the guidance counsellor

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Your appointment with the guidance counsellor is an opportunity for each Leaving Cert student to discuss individual needs with a professional, who is non-judgmental and focused on helping the student achieve his/her goals. It is important then, with limited resources in school, to make best use of this time. Being clear on what you want to achieve, while also being open to new ideas within your interest realm, can open up different worlds to a young person. While information, direction, and guidance is offered at this time, the arduous task of finding the right path is a personal one.

Futureproof your career

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Irish Institute of Training & Development’s trainer skills certificate is a massive step towards futureproofing your career. Within the world of work, several factors mean the workplace of the future will be a very different place than it is currently. Previously, organisations offered clear pathways for their employees, but this certainty will soon become outdated.

New courses on offer at NUI Galway open days

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

NUI Galway’s open days take place tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, at the Bailey Allen Hall and throughout the university campus. Students can expect to find information on the full range of undergraduate courses on offer with more than 80 stands presenting for the two-day event, including four new courses for 2020 entry.

Futureproof your career

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Irish Institute of Training & Development’s trainer skills certificate is a massive step towards futureproofing your career. Within the world of work, several factors mean the workplace of the future will be a very different place than it is currently. Previously, organisations offered clear pathways for their employees, but this certainty will soon become outdated.

The best place for organisations to source talent is from within, and to nurture it. An internal supply of talent demonstrates that there is a value placed on the employees' skills, and the message that promotions occur within sends out positive signals.

How to succeed in sixth year

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

It is a bright day in mid-June. You are lying in your bed, very aware that no alarm is going off and you do not have to be anywhere or pick up any books today. One of the most difficult exams, if not the most difficult exam, in your life is behind you.

Consider a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels. The school is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. It offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Merlin College reduces intake due to demand for places

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Merlin College will host an open night for incoming first year students and their parents on Monday September 30. To ensure that parents have an opportunity at securing one of only 110 places available, they are being advised that they must attend the event as any late applications will be unsuccessful due to demand.

Coaching with neuroscience — 20/20 vision for your personal and professional success

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

What is the best way to upskill and reskill while profoundly transforming? This comprehensive seven month part-time course led by master facilitator coaches is the only official globally accredited practitioner coaching course with neuroscience in Ireland. Whether your interest lies in being your own boss, or you want to upskill or reskill, this course brings the best of world leading expertise to enable you transform to a whole new level.

This programme draws from decades of research and takes coaching away from the traditional goal setting approach to truly understanding human behaviour in a deeper, more profound, way. The only genuine way to have a meaningful impact as a coach is to take a meaningful development path of your own.

‘CNM’s holistic ethos and hands-on approach appealed to me’

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

After a career in banking I decided to follow my passion helping people support their bodies and avoid potential health problems.

Arrive and Jive in Galway

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

This autumn, learn to jive and never sit down at a wedding or social event again.There are five venues to choose from around Galway in October.

Tom Jive your teacher from Cork who has taken Ireland by storm with his unique style of teaching and experience (www.TomJive.com) will bring you from a total beginner to a competent dancer full of confidence in just four weeks.

Leading international sports scientist to deliver seminar and workshop in GMIT

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Internationally renowned sports scientist and researcher, Professor Tim Gabbett, will deliver a seminar and workshop on the topics ‘Pain to Performance’ and ‘Train Smarter and Harder’ in GMIT next week. The events are being organised by John Duggan, lecturer on the BSc (hons) sports and exercise science and Dr Lisa Ryan, head of the GMIT Department of Natural Sciences.

The role of the parent in the career guidance process

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Parents can serve as a major influence in their children’s career decision-making. Research indicates that when students feel supported by their parents, they have more confidence in their own ability to choose a suitable path for themselves. It is a grand generalisation, however, to believe that parents can always influence the level of education or motivation their children have to succeed. The opposite effect can also occur; over-involvement in the decision-making process can undermine parental effects as a positive source of influence. So while parents should show genuine interest for children’s career plans, they must allow adolescents to discover who they are on their own and not impose their own agenda. Key influences include opportunities parents offer their children to learn and develop, the kind of parent-child relationship they develop, and the values they show to their family, friends, and to society.

CÚRAM’s Teachers in Residence Programme now enrolling for fourth year

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, is now enrolling for its fourth Teachers in Residence Programme, with applications being accepted until October 11.

CÚRAM’s Teachers in Residence Programme has 10 places available for five primary and five secondary school teachers with priority placement given to teachers from DEIS schools. Participants will learn about and receive resources for the classroom in science engagement activities, science capital teaching approaches designed to support teachers in helping students find more meaning and relevance in science subjects, and lesson plan kits developed by teachers for teachers, that are linked with the primary and junior cycle science curricula.

Robot and high tech vehicles to feature at GMIT Careers Fair

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

This year’s GMIT Careers Fair, taking place on Monday, September 30, will have a futuristic element with Intel showcasing a peeper robot and Jaguar Land Rover exhibiting one of its high-tech vehicles.

The CNM course is a very worthwhile experience

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

I found my CNM studies comprehensive, enjoyable, and affirming, and loved my three years of training in naturopathic nutrition. CNM is a combination of hopeful endeavour and academic excellence which makes it a very worthwhile experience.

Kumon Galway students recognised for their achievements

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Four students received the highest academic awards as gold medal completers at the recent annual Kumon Awards Ceremony. Yusr Yousif, 11 years old, Reuben Florisson (13), and Nur Hanif all completed the English programme to university entry level while in sixth class in primary school. Jay Popat completed the programme at the end of second year.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for more than 20 years.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Speech and drama training — the key to natural self confidence

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Speech and drama classes are rooted in encouraging students to develop a love of literature, poetry, and drama, and improving their standard of communication through the spoken word. The Garvey School of Speech and Drama works at developing students' self-confidence and a broad range of essential life skills that will support them in the future.

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