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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has introduced a new Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Special and Inclusive Education.

July 1, 5pm

Did you know that CAO points are not the only way to get a degree? Whether you are a school leaver planning your next move or a mature learner ready to return to education this September, the path to an Honours Degree has never been more accessible.

For the final two years of their school lives, Leaving Cert students are regularly targeted through the marketing departments of all the course providers offering places on further and higher education courses both at home and abroad. Employers who are open to or seeking apprentices have no such access to students, nor do students have a CAO type application process to secure an apprenticeship.

Now that the examinations have drawn to a close, for those of you applying to higher and further education, you should now redirect your focus to your options once you receive your results in August, particularly your CAO course choices.

For the thousands of students receiving CAO offers this summer, securing a college place is just the first hurdle. Finding somewhere affordable and suitable to live has become an increasingly difficult challenge, where demand for student accommodation continues to outstrip supply.

What is the best thing about working in the maritime industry?

Ireland was transformed as a society by the introduction of free second-level education almost 60 years ago. It enabled children to build careers based on the pen rather than the shovel but left in its wake an unhealthy focus on the third-level academic pathway through the CAO application system as the preferred option of most parents for their children.

Galway Community College (GCC) of Further Education offers a wide range of courses designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed for success in today’s evolving job market. The diverse programmes span multiple disciplines and are carefully aligned with industry demands, creating strong pathways to further education and employment.

Choosing the right path to a career in nursing or technology just got a lot easier for students in Galway and Roscommon.