Why you should use an online resume builder

Mon, Feb 19, 2018

Writing a successful resume can truly be a difficult challenge for some jobseekers and online resume creators make that task a lot less frightening for many people.

TIPS FOR EXPO VISITORS - Jobs Expo Galway 2018 - Saturday September 8th 2018

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

With a wide variety of exhibitors at Jobs Expo, it is the perfect place to meet representatives from both national and international companies. We want you to make the day as productive as possible – so here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Jobs Expo.

Discover a rewarding career in make-up artistry

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry in Galway has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels. If you are just starting out and would like to become a professional make-up artist, or if you currently have a qualification in make-up or beauty and you would like to enhance your skills, the school has a course to suit.

Galway Community College to hold open day for students enrolling September 2018

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Galway Community College is holding a first year open day on Thursday February 22 from 4pm to 5pm. Senior cycle applicants are also invited to attend with teachers and career guidance counsellors present to give advice and answer any questions students or parents may have.

Staff would be delighted to welcome incoming students and their parents/guardians for a tour of the state of the art facilities.

Start your path to a career in healthcare

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Career Path College, trading as the Irish Ambulance Training Institute, a Galway based company providing training nationwide, has new and exciting training packages to suit those interested in a career in the healthcare industry, the ambulance service, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Grow your enterprise with LEADER-supported training

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The first few months of the year is a good time to think of the future, to explore options and to develop ideas. If you have ever thought of starting or expanding your own enterprise, then LEADER in Galway Rural Development could help.

Galway school wins big as part of the Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Gort Community School took the top prize in three categories at the recent Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge.

QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering its successful QQI Level 5 and 6 payroll awards this spring. These awards will provide learners with a working knowledge of the Irish payroll system and a valuable qualification to add to their CV.

Apprenticeship opportunities

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

One of the many options outside of CAO is the apprenticeship route and one of the old reliables, the ESB Networks Apprenticeship Programme, is now open for applications.

Even though information regarding apprenticeships is available online, parents often feel they are out of the loop as regards deadlines and initiatives.

Galway city jive weekend

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

A full weekend of jive workshops and dancing will take place in The Ardilaun Hotel from Friday February 23 to Sunday February 25. Four of Ireland’s top dance teachers are getting together to hold beginner, improver, and advanced workshops in jive, old time waltz, and quickstep.

Twenty years of teaching natural therapies

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

This year marks the 20th anniversary of College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) being established in Ireland. Today, CNM is Ireland and the UK’s leading training provider in a range of natural therapies. CNM diploma courses range from nutrition to herbal medicine, acupuncture, natural chef, and more.

Junior Cert maths revision course in NUI Galway

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The mocks are over, so you need to use your mid-term break wisely. This is a great time to revise all the areas that need attention. Choose a revision course that will ensure you will get the best possible grade in your exam.

Discover your path to a career in healthcare

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Career Path College, trading as the Irish Ambulance Training Institute, a Galway based company providing training nationwide, has new and exciting training packages to suit those interested in a career in the healthcare industry, the ambulance service, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Applying psychology at work

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Are you a business owner, human resources manager/director, a training and development professional, an engineering or production manager, an educator, a social worker, or a health care professional? Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the minds of your employees at work, and would you like to be able to apply a little psychology when getting things done within your organisation?

Business, law, and coaching courses at Western Management Centre

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Once again Western Management Centre is running a range of evening and part-time courses starting over the coming weeks. The Award in Business Management course, validated by QQI, provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in today’s fast paced business world.

Basics of supply chain management at Western Management Centre

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

To many people, the term supply chain management sounds like technical jargon, but in reality supply chain management is part of everyday life. Supply chain management is the management of materials and goods as they move from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer and then to all of us as consumers.

Biodynamic craniosacral therapy — healing touch

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

We can know our bodies with a much greater awareness than is commonly experienced. In that awareness, tremendous detail of the anatomy and physiology comes to us as we learn to discriminate among the different structures and processes going on within. This leads to an exquisite sensitivity that revolutionizes the body chemistry, the tension in tissues, the flow of blood and the activity in the nervous system.

Post Leaving Cert courses

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Now that the first deadline for the CAO has passed, the next area of focus in schools, and indeed for adults who are interested in accessing education, is the further education (FE) sector, also known as PLCs. Post-Leaving Cert courses can provide an alternative route to college and a means of exploring a particular field of study. They are also a means of upskilling in a particular area or a direct route into employment. All courses teach research skills, self-directed learning, and computer skills. Many school leavers use these courses to help them with future career choices.

Progession to third level

Keeping children safe online

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

In recent weeks, the debate around child safety online has taken centre stage with the world-renowned cyber psychologist Dr Mary Aiken calling for children under the age of 14 to be prevented from owning smartphones. Reports of cyberbullying are becoming more common, and many parents are unsure about just what are reasonable measures to take in order to protect their children. Teenagers too complain about the amount of time their parents spend distracted by the addictive power of the same technology.

Consider a career in payroll in 2018

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll.

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