Beginners Mandarin language courses for adults and children
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
The Confucius Institute's Mandarin language course is suitable for beginners or those with some basic knowledge of Mandarin. The aim of this non-accredited course is to enable students to feel confident in communicating in everyday situations with Chinese native speakers, and to give insights into the Chinese culture and way of life.
Read more ...NUI Galway awards gold medals for civic engagement
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
A junior doctor and a speech and language therapist have been awarded gold medals for civic engagement by NUI Galway.
Dr Rosemary James, a graduate of medicine in 2021, was honoured by the School of Medicine for her outstanding community outreach and volunteering, as well as research in global health.
Read more ...Join St Angela’s College virtual open day on October 22
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
College open days are hugely important as prospective students explore options when deciding their CAO preferences, and although venues are gradually opening up again, St Angela’s College,Sligo, will once again offer a virtual event for those interested in the courses available for 2022.
Read more ...Places available on Motor Technology at Galway Community College of Further Education
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
Galway Community College (GCC) continues to offer a wide range of further education courses. The college offers a unique and very practical course in the form of Motor Technology whereby students get first-hand experience in small student centered learning environment. The eight modules include Motor Vehicle Practice, Motor Vehicle Theory, Engineering Workshop Processes, Communications, Auto Electricity, AutoCAD, Mathematics, Work Experience .
Read more ...Want a career as an IT support specialist?
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
The GRETB Training centre Mervue are currently recruiting for the IT Support Specialist Traineeship.
Read more ...GMIT Dept of Building and Civil Engineering offers new postgrad programmes
Thu, Oct 07, 2021
GMIT School of Engineering is offering two new postgraduate programmes for employees in the Built Environment sector who wish to upskill and receive a qualification in the broad areas of the Irish Building Regulations and Leadership in the Circular Economy.
Read more ...Places available on retail pharmacy course in GCC
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
The QQI Level 5 retail pharmacy assistant course at Galway Community College Further Education will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, and helping clients choose medical aids and appliances, to demonstrating and selling products, this course will also focus on a range of health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy assistant.
The emphasis will be on providing learners with specialist knowledge on over-the-counter medicines, beauty products, nutrition, customer services, and retail selling. Work experience is an essential element of the course, where students complete their placement in local pharmacies throughout the year.
Read more ...NUI Galway Students’ Union launch Walktober Step Challenge
Mon, Sep 27, 2021
NUI Galway Students’ Union this morning launched the Walktober Step Challenge to encourage staff and students to walk and build up to 10,000 steps per day by the end of October.
Read more ...Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre to hold open day on September 28
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, Galway's oldest language school and a Department of Education recognised training institute, now in its 34th year of business, will hold an open day on September 28. The centre welcomes anyone interested in studying with it to drop by, where the team will have information on the foreign language programme, TEFL courses, and English language classes.
Read more ...Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) has launched its autumn training schedule with some exciting new programmes to help businesses emerge “from survival to growth” post-Covid.
Read more ...Achieve an internationally recognised computer qualification
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL).
Read more ...Pharmacy retail counter assistant course with GRETB Training Centre
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
A pharmacy retail counter assistant course, that is exempt from course fees, will be starting soon at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway.
Read more ...New dog grooming course launches at GTI
Thu, Sep 23, 2021
Galway Technical Institute is the largest and longest established college of further education in the west of Ireland, catering for up to 2,000 students annually both full and part-time.
Read more ...Galway Community College Further Education introduces new QQI early learning and care professional programme
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Galway’s largest provider of early years courses, Galway Community College is introducing the new QQI early learning and care professional award which is a milestone for the early years sector.
Read more ...GRETB announces third year of media production assistant traineeship in association with Screen Skills Ireland
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Following a hugely successful first two years of the media production assistant traineeship, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has announced a third year of the course.
Read more ...Learn from the best at Hession School of Dance
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Hession School of Dance is a leading Irish dance school in Galway established in 1963 by Celine Hession. The school is now under the direction of her daughter, Gemma Carney.
Read more ...Galway Executive Skillnet launches autumn training schedule
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Galway Executive Skillnet’s (GES) autumn training schedule was launched last week by adventurer Karen Weekes at Galway Rowing Club. Kinvara-based Ms Weekes is planning to be the first Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean as part of her #SHECANDO2021 campaign.
Read more ...Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe to hold open day this weekend
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe, a vibrant music school in the heart of Galway city, is welcoming new students to its programmes this academic year. After 18 months of teaching online, the music school is relaunching all of its programmess in person throughout the academic year.
Join the team this Sunday, September 19. at Leisureland Galway between 3pm and 5pm, where the talented teachers and staff will be launching their first open day of this academic year. Parents and students who wish to inquire about the wide range of instruments available to learn, or for those keen on signing up to the popular Colourstrings programme, this open day is designed for you to take that first step towards a fun-filled musical journey.
Read more ...Gain a new perspective with art classes
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Aine Doherty runs painting classes in Oughterard, Killannin, and Galway city. Her approach to teaching is simple and relaxed, and she welcomes everyone from complete beginners who have never held a paintbrush, to competent artists who use the facility as a comfortable setting to develop their creativity and improve their painting skills. As an artist herself, Ms Doherty is familiar with the painting process and has developed a programme which nurtures students' own intuition and sensibility.
Read more ...I-Career can help young people navigate education and career planning
Thu, Sep 16, 2021
I-Career, based in Oranmore, Galway, is now in its 12th year in business. The company specialises in career planning for young people between the ages of 13 and 25 who are challenged by education and career planning decisions.
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