The University of Cambridge CELTA – most recognised TEFL in the world

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among people who want to go travelling or pursue a new career. But which course should you take?

Professional cookery course offers excellent career options

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

If you have an interest in food and would like to work with food now is the time to do it. There are currently up to 5,000 vacancies for qualified chefs in Ireland. The Irish International Hotel and Catering School can help to get you on the right track to start your career. It offers a full-time and part-time Level 5 QQI major award in professional cookery. Both programmes include a six-week work placement which in the majority of cases leads to a full time job or the opportunity to progress to the Level 6 programme.

New quality and regulatory affairs programme for medtech centre

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

NUI Galway and IT Sligo, in collaboration with ulearning Skillnet have announced a new programme designed to address the skills shortages in the medtech sector in the areas of quality and regulatory affairs. The NFQ Level 8 certificate in medical technology regulatory affairs and quality programme (30 ECTS) is a one year part-time online programme, and is designed in order that candidates can complete the course while in employment.

NUI Galway offers MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

NUI Galway offers MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

Galway Actors Workshop presents acting 101

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Have you been inspired to try some acting yourself, what with all the Film Fleadh and Galway Arts Festival shenanigans in Galway this time of year? Galway Actors Workshop is holdling a six-week intensive course ideal both for picking up the basics of acting and getting out of the house to meet people. It is suitable for beginners or those who have not acted in a while and are looking to get back into acting in a relaxed, enjoyable, way.

Free creative card-making open day at Cregal Art this Saturday

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Cregal Art will host a free card-making demonstration day on Saturday July 15 between 10am and 4pm at its premises on Monivea Road, which has ample free car parking available.

Discover a creative career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry in Galway has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels. Whether 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 courses to suit.

Find your ideal teaching position with Engage Education

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Engage Education is an award winning teacher recruitment agency that specialises in matching quality teachers and support staff with schools throughout the United Kingdom. As a current holder of the EducationInvestor Recruitment Service of the Year award, Engage Education focuses on getting to know its teachers in order to find the right school for every individual it works with.

Discover an exciting career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry in Galway has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels, therefore 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 courses designed to suit.

Find your ideal teaching position with Engage Education

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Engage Education is an award winning teacher recruitment agency that specialises in matching quality teachers and support staff with schools throughout the United Kingdom. As a current holder of the EducationInvestor Recruitment Service of the Year award, Engage Education focuses on getting to know its teachers in order to find the right school for every individual it works with.

The company does not stop once it has found a suitable role for you: it takes pride in offering the highest possible levels of support, advice, and assistance for the people it works with — particularly those who are in the process of relocating to the UK from overseas.

The University of Cambridge CELTA – most recognised TEFL in the world

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among people who want to go travelling or pursue a new career. But which course should you take?

Become a make-up artist

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and are suitable for adults of all ages.

If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, The School of Make-up Artistry can provide a suitable training course to suit you.

Kick start your career in Galway’s thriving medtech cluster

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Galway has a significant cluster of medical device companies now employing in the region of 8,000 people locally.

“The Big Decision” - NUI Galway to host Live CAO Facebook Event for students and parents

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Ahead of the Leaving Certificate Change of Mind deadline on 1 July, NUI Galway will gather experts from across campus to help prospective students and their parents with their final CAO decision. NUI Galway is one of the first universities to provide this interactive platform of support to students and parents in making their final CAO choices.

A French student in Galway

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

Being French and wanting to learn English I decided to come in Ireland for the summer. I arrived in Galway on June 11.

Learn the art of beauty make-up, and the intricacies of prosthetics with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jun 22, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry spans over 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry.

GMIT announces inaugural summer camp for young entrepreneurs

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

GMIT School of Business will run a free Young Entrepreneur Summer Camp for 20 second level students this summer. The programme is part of a national initiative, announced earlier this year by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, funded by the Higher Education Authority.

Kevin McDonagh and Ivan McPhillips, lecturers in enterprise, creativity, and innovation, will lead the delivery of the camp from the GMIT Innovation Hub at the Dublin Road, Galway, campus. The summer camp is for secondary school students in Galway city and county, aged 12 to 17 years. It will run from Monday July 17 to Friday July 21, from 10am to 4pm (except Friday, when it runs from 10am to 1pm). Participation is free and lunch/refreshments are provided each day.

Are you self-employed, running an SME or in a start up? Callpal is throwing you a summer party

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Calling all Galway SMEs! Local Galway company Call Pal are throwing a summer bash for all local SMEs and entrepreneurs in O’Connell’s new and refurbished beer garden. Call Pal was founded in 2016 by the well-established Gray Office Park business centre located in Galway City Centre. Call Pal’s highly experienced management and receptionist team deliver a premium, dedicated call answering service to a range of industries nationwide. Call Pal also provides diary management and holiday cover, along with an overflow service for larger businesses.

Upskill with a QQI Level 5 payroll or bookkeeping award

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

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 or computerised accounts.

This year sees the start of two courses, a manual and computerised payroll award and a manual and computerised bookkeeping award (QuickBooks).

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