New ATU-led EU research team established to promote and deliver sustainable culinary practices through education

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Staff in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) recently hosted the inaugural gathering of a new EU-funded research team tasked with educating and training students and staff in 'Sustainability in culinary practices: tradition and innovation towards a sustainable future' – called the SCOOK Project.

Students can reach their full potential with Kumon

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

‘By discovering the potential of each individual and developing his or her ability to the maximum, we aim to foster sound, capable people and thus contribute to the global community’ - Kumon mission statement.

One-to-one Junior Cert tuition

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

FCL Galway is offering Junior Certificate maths classes on a one-to-one basis and there are a few limited places remaining. The classes are delivered online, but Frank Murphy will meet the students and parents in person initially to explain exactly how the classes are formatted and how they can gain maximum benefit from the tuition.

Unlock the power of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

GRETB Training Centre will be running a visual design with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator online course starting on Monday, April 17, for 20 weeks. This course will include one tutor-led online workshop per week and daily online tutor supports.

Cyberbullying and how to deal with it

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

We are living in an age of technology which as we all know can have many benefits, however it can also create real harm and distress to our teenage population today. E-mails, mobile phones, cameras, texting, and numerous websites and chat groups such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok are being used by young people to bully other young people and their friends in and out of school. Photographic images are used which can be seen by strangers as well as people known to you. This can harm the online image of the person involved. Cyberbullying can be persistent and permanent in some instances. Sometimes it can be very hard to notice as teachers or parents/guardians have not picked up on it online.

Galway Community College celebrates #WeAreGRETB week

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

This week ETBs all over Ireland are celebrating 10 years of Education and Training Boards. Galway Community College (GCC) is taking part in the celebrations by ensuring learners are aware of opportunities in education on its campus in Galway city.

Recently announced as the site for GRETB’s ‘College of the Future,’ GCC continues to ensure its range of courses meet the needs of its learners. Its social media channels @gccfurthered, and its website www.galwaycc.ie have lots of information, testimonials, and videos outlining the courses offered. The college extends a warm welcome to anyone interested in these courses to attend an open day on March 7, from 9am to 4pm. GCC also offers Classroom Connect, where guidance counsellors can request an information session via Zoom for their students, email [email protected] for more information.

Help with primary school maths

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

A child’s encounters with maths in the early years in primary school will influence how confident they feel about maths and how they will perform in the higher primary classes, into secondary school and beyond. Maths skills are life skills. Maths teaches us to think independently and to solve problems.

Train the Trainer – training and development course

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Are you interested in entering the world of training? The first step in the process is to complete a Train the Trainer course.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals — blended course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Start a career in IT with a 10-week blended course starting on April 24. This blended course will comprise two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the 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.

Discover your child’s potential with Kumon maths or English

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Kumon maths and English programmes are completely individualised, year round programmes. Students who study for approximately 20 minutes daily develop according to their individual abilities and find themselves, over time, advancing steadily, often far beyond their age.

GTI to hold open day on Tuesday, March 7

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway Technical Institute has announced that its annual open day will take place this year on Tuesday, March 7, 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.

ATU Mountbellew to host open day on agricultural courses and campus life

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mountbellew will hold an open day on Wednesday, March 1, from 10am to 12.30pm for secondary school students, parents, teachers, and mature applicants on all ATU and Teagasc agriculture courses delivered on campus.

Self learning at the 'just right' study level with Kumon

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Children’s progress is unlimited when they study at their ‘just right’ level. When children are able to do their work on their own, whatever that level may be, they can move forwards at a much smoother pace than if they are not able to do the work by themselves. By giving students the ‘just right’ work for them, they can exceed adults' expectations. Kumon wants children to experience the joy of learning new things and to realise that there is no limit to how far they can advance.

Help with primary school maths

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

A common problem for school-going children is getting to grips with mathematics. If students start to feel they are falling behind this can quickly snowball into maths anxiety.

The FCL programme is designed for students from first class in primary school through to first year in secondary school. Students get to grips with the concepts and skills required to feel confident and at ease with mathematics so that they can see the relevance of it in everyday life.

Are you interested in a career in the medical device sector?

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical device industry but are not sure if it is for you, then GRETB may have the solution.

GRETB has developed a six-week cleanroom operations course to help you gain the required skills and confidence for the industry.

Discover your child’s potential

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

All children have enormous and often untapped potential. More that four million children around the world develop that potential with Kumon study each day.

GRETB Employer Services – providing staff training to develop new skills

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The GRETB Employer Services unit works in collaboration with employers in Galway and Roscommon to provide work-based learning opportunities to support employee development.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals - online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Start your career in IT with a 10-week online course starting on April 24. This online self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide support for the rest of the week.

CompTIA Network+ blended course starting soon in Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully-funded, tutor-led CompTIA Network+ course. This blended course will include one in-person workshop in Galway city per week and daily online tutor support. It starts Monday, February 20, and will run over 20 weeks.

University of Galway's short courses series 2023 open for enrolment

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Have you one evening free per week? Are you interested in pursuing an area of study for your own personal motivation and development? The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the University of Galway has launched its short courses series 2023. Commencing the week of February 6, courses are eight weeks in duration (online or classroom-based), and cost €145 each.

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