Mental health check for Leaving Certs 2024

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Inevitably this time of year many students and their parents/guardians may suffer burnout. How do you know that you are close to burnout or that the people around you are close to burnout? What does your energy and efficiency look like at the moment? Do you need to slow down and take stock? Are you experiencing any of the following?

1. Low energy.

University of Galway - Adult Learning Information Evening

Mon, Jun 10, 2024

The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development are hosting their annual Information Evening on campus on Thursday June 20, 2024 from 5.30-7.30pm in the Human Biology Building. They are delighted to announce their part-time courses offerings for 2024/25 including their Springboard+ courses and the new learner subsidy for Micro-credentials. Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) funded courses are 100% funded for the unemployed and returners, and 90% funded for employed.

Empowering Futures: GRETB and ATU’s accessible education routes

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Imagine dreaming of a nursing career like Kate Roche from Gort, Co Galway, but facing challenges with college entry requirements. Fortunately, there’s an excellent alternative route available. The new education programme from Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), offers a way to earn a degree without the traditional barriers.

University’s Access Centre celebrates 25 years

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Access Centre at University of Galway has marked 25 years of creating opportunities for people to find pathways into higher education.

Mental Health check for Leaving Certs 2024

Thu, May 23, 2024

Patricia O’Flaherty,
Guidance Counsellor

Lights, camera action - new and improved acting performance course rolled out in Galway

Thu, May 23, 2024

Have you ever dreamed a little dream of acting on stage under the lights or in film or TV, in front of the camera? Have you wondered where you should go to make this goal a reality?

GRETB Apprenticeship Graduations 2024 highlights programmes success and growth

Thu, May 23, 2024

The recent GRETB (Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board) graduation ceremony highlighted the success and growth of apprenticeship programmes throughout Galway and Roscommon.

BT Young Scientist Exhibition brings forward the submission date for 2025 event

Thu, May 09, 2024

From this week, Galway's students and aspiring applicants of the upcoming BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) can register for the 2025 event, and make use of the three month time advantage given by organisers to develop and brainstorm their ideas.

CAO releases 2024 offers schedule

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has this week announced the date for Round One offers.

Boost your IT skills with a home-based computer course

Thu, May 02, 2024

Personalised training courses at National Learning Network give students the stepping stone to success, in a supportive and flexible environment. In NLN's Galway centre, courses are available for people aged 18 to 65 who have autism, mental health issues, social anxiety, disabilities or learning difficulties, or for people who had a setback and need support to get their life back on track.

Galway & Roscommon ETB core values take centre stage at national education symposium

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

More than 200 principals and teachers from across Ireland’s 16 education and training boards, including Galway & Roscommon ETB, who gathered at a national symposium 'Let’s Talk Ethos' in Athlone this week to reflect on their core values, have heard that the previously “uncontested” core value of equality can be the most challenging to implement.

Open day at Beauty Therapy College Tuam

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Are you interested in a career as a beauty therapist? Beauty Therapy College - Tuam, H54 XN28 is hosting an open day on Friday, May 3, between 10am and 12.30pm.

Open day at Beauty Therapy College Tuam

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Are you interested in a career as a beauty therapist? Beauty Therapy College - Tuam, H54 XN28 is hosting an open day on Friday, May 3, between 10am and 12.30pm.

Galway & Roscommon ETB core values take centre stage at national education symposium

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

More than 200 principals and teachers from across Ireland’s 16 education and training boards, including Galway & Roscommon ETB, who gathered at a national symposium 'Let’s Talk Ethos' in Athlone this week to reflect on their core values, have heard that the previously “uncontested” core value of equality can be the most challenging to implement.

Free bicycle mechanics training course with GRETB

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Do you find the complex mechanisms of a bicycle fascinating? If so, GRETB has an exciting opportunity for you. Starting on April 22, An Mheitheal Rothar, in collaboration with GRETB, is offering a free 26-week training course in bicycle mechanics.

Oranmore Schools’ Creative Cluster — it takes a community!

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Gaelscoil de hÍde, Scoil Íosaf Naofa, Maree NS and Calasanctius College, Oranmore have come together over the past two years to form a creative cluster. This cluster supports students of all ages to develop creative and critical thinking skills, learn to adapt and collaborate as well as to enjoy and explore artistic and creative expression – whether through traditional arts, STEM or other creative avenues. It has been an opportunity for local Oranmore schools to work together to develop creative projects and collaborate on new ideas based on their local experience and unique perspective.

What’s new at Merlin College

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Congratulations to first year student Oisin Flynn and his younger brother Tom Og for winning a bursary to exhibit their computer coding project Autistically Awesome at this year's Coolest Projects at DCU.

TY — a worthwhile experience that allows pupils time, freedom and space

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Fourth Year in secondary school can be a topic of debate in some households. A school year between the end of Junior Cycle and Fifth Year in which attendence levels are low, out-of-class activaties are a regular occurence, study goes completely out the window and homework is practically nonexistent, may be seen to some as superfluous at best and a waste of time at worst.

There are disadvantages that arise from Transition Year. Many young people find it challenging to slip back into a heathly academic routine once the penultimate year of school rolls around. Others may simply find it boring and lacking in intellectual stimulation. The scarcity of structure in the school day can make it difficult to readjust.

Can I change career after my degree?

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

While many Leaving Cert students have already submitted their CAO, there will still be time to fill out the change of mind form if they want to choose a different CAO course, but it is important to remember that you do not necessarily need to be tied to a career relating to your degree forever. Nowadays there is great flexibility, and opportunities for people to change their careers. Many students do get stressed trying to pick a CAO course or apprenticeship as they feel they will be locked into this job or career for the rest of their life. There are however many ways in which you can change direction, even straight after your degree or apprenticeship.

Learn supervisory management or social media part-time with GRETB

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Are you looking to enhance your current role or advance your career? Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), Employer Services unit offers part-time programmes which are funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

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