New spring term at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

The spring term at The Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes. In line with Covid-19 regulations, all classes will be delivered online until further notice. The new schedule is available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students can book their chosen course until January 31.

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Upskilling opportunities available from GRETB

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has launched a number of highly funded business courses, which are available online to employers and employees to help upskill staff and provide relevant and valuable skills for todays workplace.

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Apply now for all PLC courses at GCC

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway Community College (GCC) is now taking applications for all its Level 5 and 6 QQI accredited further education courses. Applications for all courses can be completed on www.galwaycc.ie, where information about modules, course qualification, progression opportunities, and fees can be viewed. Each course page has the email address of the course coordinator, who can be contacted to get more specific information about your preferred area of study. All courses are full-time, usually four days in college with one day on work experience in local businesses and industry.

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Irish language classes at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Are you looking to start the New Year with a new hobby? Why not start now and book your place on one of the Irish courses from Conradh na Gaeilge, and join a growing group of people, including Ryan Tubridy and Imelda May, in reclaiming your language.

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Ciorcail comhrá on Zoom

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Conradh na Gaeilge's weekly ciorcal comhrá will start once again on Thursday January 28. The ciorcal comhrá is suitable for Irish language learners at every level. It is a relaxed environment for you to practice your cúpla focal in the evening time.

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GOAL creates online education resource to enable global citizenship

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish humanitarian aid agency GOAL will today launch its Global Citizen’s Journey, an education resource supporting young people in Galway to learn about their role in making positive change for a sustainable future in their local and global communities.

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Six tips for completing your CAO application

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

One of the most important tasks a Leaving Certificate student will need to do this month is complete the CAO application form. The closing date for CAO applications is February 1 at 5.15pm.

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Creativity at the heart of course offerings at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway is a city of the arts, with our unique culture and natural landscape creating the type of environment for the arts to flourish. Creativity is omnipresent in Galway, and at NUI Galway, creativity is embraced and championed in many different ways including in the undergraduate courses that are offered.

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How to choose the right college courses

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

How do I pick the right list of course choices?
Selecting the correct college programme after leaving second level education is a major challenge for any student.

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Personalised career coaching available through IWA's Ability Programme

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Irish Wheelchair Association’s Ability Programme is a free service supporting young adults with physical disabilities who want to improve their job-seeking and employability skills. The aim of the programme is to provide holistic, person-centred, coaching to enable a person to become an independent jobseeker or employee. The programme offers one-to-one support to help participants develop their own step-by-step career progression plan. It is open to people aged 18 to 29 years living anywhere in the Republic of Ireland.

A person-centred approach will be used to support each Ability Programme participant, with a detailed career progression plan developed to bring participants closer to the labour market. One-to-one career coaching, group training sessions, and confidence building will also be provided.

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CAO application deadline is fast approaching

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Applicants who have not yet completed their application are urged by CAO to do so immediately, particularly mature applicants, applicants for the HEAR or DARE schemes, or those who are thinking about applying for a restricted course.

The Central Applications Office (CAO) application deadline for undergraduate courses in Irish higher education institutions is Monday, February 1, at 5.15pm.

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Kirby Group Engineering is seeking applications for its apprenticeship and graduate programmes in 2021

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Kirby Group Engineering has developed a new and world-class structured training and development programme for graduates and apprentices. Kirby provides electrical and mechanical engineering contracting services and the company’s portfolio includes successful projects within data centres, life sciences, industrial, substation, and renewables sectors in Ireland and across Europe.

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New online portal for those wishing to upskill

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

A new online portal – www.gov.ie/therightcourse - a one stop shop and outlines the third level options available to those wishing to obtain or add to their qualifications has been launched this week.

The unemployed, employees and employers in Galway and South Mayo will benefit for this new facility for people seeking to upskill or retrain, said Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris TD.

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Computer science degrees provide amazing career paths, says tech leader

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Not enough students are applying for computer programming courses that are guaranteed to lead to fulfilling and well-paid roles in an exciting and increasingly creative industry, one of the country's leading tech leaders has said this week.

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Exploring your college options for 2021

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Many students get obsessed with points when thinking about their college options. There are many courses for which points are only one of the requirements. Points are only a factor when a student applies for a course where there are more students than college places. Basic entry requirements are equally important.

Check out the entry requirements thoroughly as there is a requirement to apply for “restricted courses” by February 1. Explore all of the courses in the sector you are considering to ensure, first of all, that you actually want to go to college, and that you know exactly what is involved in the course/s you hope to study. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.”

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Choose GTI for your further education

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway Technical Institute (GTI) is one of the leading colleges of further education in the west of Ireland. In uncertain times, a one-year course at GTI is a positive choice for your future. Experienced GTI staff have risen to the challenge of working in an online learning environment and implementing all Covid-19 safety measures. GTI has embraced this new blended learning approach and is committed to the belief that students will succeed in their chosen vocational area.

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Now is an exciting time to join IT Sligo

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

IT Sligo is at the forefront of quality third level education in Ireland, exploring new ways to study by offering flexible degree options, full time online programmes, and work-based learning degrees for an ever-changing world. Often availing of added value such as work placement and accredited qualifications, IT Sligo graduates are highly sought after. The institute has been growing for 50 years and the high level of employability is exceptional in Ireland, due to the strong reputation and relationships IT Sligo has built with companies over the years.

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No Leaving Cert classes in February should ensure no Leaving Cert exams in June

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

As the parent of a 2020 Leaving Cert student, I have every sympathy for the class of 2021 and the uncertainty caused by the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic for those students and their families. The debate which surfaced in April of last year has already begun in relation to the leaving cert of 2021, and whether the exam should be conducted in the 'traditional' format, or in a 'predicted grades' scenario, similar to last year.

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Galway Community College offers courses for progression to higher education courses and employment

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Galway Community College offers full-time courses in a wide variety of vocational areas designed as a step towards skilled employment or progression to higher education institutes and universities.

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The changing world of work

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Up to the moment that Covid-19 blew apart the entire model by which humanity expressed itself in every aspect of our daily lived experience, nobody could have foreseen what was about to occur.

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