Deadline for discounted CAO applications looms
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Students who apply to the CAO before January 20 can avail of a discounted application fee. With just three weeks to go before this deadline, it is worth looking at the other key dates and deadlines coming up in the application process.
Read more ...Review of special educational needs legislation to begin in January
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan has announced the commencement of a full review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.
Read more ...Gold Cobra team from Scoil Bhríde Mercy Tuam win Junk Kouture audience award
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
A group of transition year students from Scoil Bhríde Mercy secondary school in Tuam have been named audience favourite at Junk Kouture in a public vote hosted by RTE. The winning team - Nia Lydon, Beibhinn Gleeson, and Katelyn Boyle - now in fifth year at Scoil Bhríde, facilitated by their art teacher Lisa Browne during transition year, fashioned hundreds of reused cable ties and broken phone charger leads to create a showstopping outfit called Gold Cobra.
Read more ...Harris announces new €2,000 support for apprenticeship employers
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the introduction of an annual grant of €2,000 for employers who employ apprentices in one of the 37 apprenticeships which have been established since 2016.
This extends financial support to all apprentice employers for the first time, addressing a key barrier to employer participation in apprenticeship.
Read more ...Report examines barriers to inclusion experienced by NUI Galway postgraduate students
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Researchers at NUI Galway have revealed the lived experience of postgraduate students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more ...Two birds, one stone, with Accountancy Apprenticeship
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
When considering an apprenticeship in accountancy, it was the chance for hands-on experience which was the deciding factor for Diarmuid O’Connor, a science graduate from Kilconly.
Read more ...GMIT publishes new book on digital education teaching and learning practice in the Connacht-Ulster Alliance
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
GMIT president Dr Orla Flynn has formally launched the Connacht-Ulster Alliance's first collaborative publication on digital teaching and learning practice across the three CUA institutes - GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo.
Read more ...Student Entrepreneur Awards competition now open for entries
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Enterprise Ireland is inviting students from third-level institutions nationwide with an innovative business idea with real commercial potential to apply to this year’s Student Entrepreneur Awards.
This year celebrates the 41st year of the Student Entrepreneur Awards which are co-sponsored by Cruickshank, Grant Thornton, and the Local Enterprise Offices, and are part of a drive aimed at encouraging students from all academic disciplines to start their own business as a career option.
Read more ...St Nicholas' Parochial School now enrolling
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.
The school has a low pupil-teacher ratio with large, spacious, classrooms. The school aims to create a safe and secure learning environment where the children feel valued and happy. Children are offered support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. They are encouraged to try as many activities as possible and to make the most of their many talents.
Read more ...Merlin College still hopeful Department of Education will extend school building
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Merlin College in Doughiska has grown to such unprecedented levels that it now pins its hopes on the Department of Education granting an extension to the building so that all children wishing to attend will be accommodated, especially those from the community in the east of the city.
Read more ...Joyce’s Supermarkets launches staff training programme with GRETB
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Galway based independent grocer Joyce’s Supermarkets has launched a new programme to upskill and provide formal training for its employees who are seeking to build a career in retail management. The programme includes an in-house trainee manager development scheme. In addition to this, trainee managers from Joyce’s have been enrolled with Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) on a QQI Level 6 course.
Read more ...NUI Galway to showcase new postgraduate opportunities at virtual open day
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
NUI Galway has unveiled new postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, business, hospitality, and international development as part of this year’s virtual open day, which takes place next week.
Read more ...St Nicholas' Parochial School now enrolling
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.
The school has a low pupil-teacher ratio with large, spacious, classrooms. The school aims to create a safe and secure learning environment where the children feel valued and happy. Children are offered support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. They are encouraged to try as many activities as possible and to make the most of their many talents.
Read more ...St Nicholas' Parochial School now enrolling
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.
Read more ...Cleanroom, packaging, and environmental awareness course at GRETB Training Centre
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
GRETB Training Centre is offering a cleanroom, packaging, and environmental awareness course which gives job seekers an opportunity to gain a Level 5 qualification, work experience, and ultimately employment in the cutting-edge sector of medical device technology and general manufacturing areas.
Read more ...New Computer Driving Licence course with GRETB Training Centre
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
GRETB Training Centre is now offering a fully funded International Computer Driving Licence course (ICDL), formerly ECDL. This course starts November 15 and runs for 20 weeks, which includes four weeks work placement.
Read more ...Welcome to Coláiste Muire Máthair
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Newly amalgamated Catholic coeducational voluntary secondary school on St Mary’s Road. The school is under the joint trusteeship of CEIST and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora. It opened its doors this autumn to 175 first years and they were joined two days later by 519 students from the former St Mary’s College and Our Lady’s College, Galway.
Read more ...Beauty therapist – a rewarding career
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
A new beauty therapist traineeship is starting on November 8 in Tuam, Co Galway.
Read more ...St Nicholas' Parochial School now enroling
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
St Nicholas’ Parochial Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 – 2023 academic year. St. Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, multi-denominational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located in Woodquay (beside the Town Hall Theatre) and due to the central location of St Nicholas’ Parochial School, the pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in Galway’s many cultural hubs. Even in the current environment, the school can still make the most of the surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.
The school has a low pupil-teacher ratio with large, spacious, classrooms. The school aims to create a safe and secure learning environment where the children feel valued and happy. Children are offered support and opportunities to develop life skills that will help them to engage with further education and personal development throughout their lives. They are encouraged to try as many activities as possible and to make the most of their many talents.
Read more ...Start a new and exciting career or upskill at the Glam Gals Academy
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Glam Gals Academy offers courses in gel nail extensions, threading, tanning, gel polish, brow lamination, lash lift, and specialised waxing.
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