Eurodesk Ireland are inviting youth workers, guidance counsellors, career professionals and students to a collection of events for young people throughout October 2017. These activities will introduce… Time To Move 2017
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Zeminar is a social enterprise created to bring all those invested in the development and well-being of young people in Ireland to one place. It… Zeminar 2017
It can be very beneficial to gain some experience either working or studying in a field related to a chosen course of study. Especially if that course… Taster Days – What Are The Benefits?
The National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) was developed by the Department of Education and Skills (DES), in consultation with key stakeholders. It… Education for Sustainable Development
The Erasmus Programme, set up in 1987 by the European Union, is the most successful student exchange programme in the world and operates in 37… Erasmus Plus Programme
A recent publication by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) has shown some interesting data on nursing trends and statistics in recent years. The ‘Nursing Fact Sheet’… HEA Nursing Fact Sheet Published
The latest Rental Price Report from Daft.ie shows just how difficult it is for students seeking accommodation for the approaching college term. The report shows… Student Housing Problems Continue in 2017
As over 60,000 Leaving Certificate students prepare to get their Leaving Certificate results this week, a Free Examination Helpline is available for those who may… Exam Helpline for Leaving Cert Students
Capital funding of just over €8million has been announced for 10 Institutes of Technology. The funding will enable the institutions to purchase equipment and carry… Apprenticeship Funding for Institutes of Technology
The launch of the National Student Accommodation Strategy has recently been announced by several government ministers*. It come’s at a time when students will be… National Student Accommodation Strategy
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the provision of 975 additional Special Needs Assistants which will be available for allocation… 975 extra Special Needs Assistants
IADT launched a new Level 8 Degree in Creative Music Production– a joint collaborative Programme between the Institute of Art, Design and Technology and Sound… New Level 8 Degree in Creative Music Production
Springboard provides places for jobseekers on a range of part-time courses that lead to awards at certificate, degree and postgraduate level. Most courses last one… Choosing a Springboard Course
From 1 September 2017, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) ceased recognising the QQI component (award code 5N1207) as meeting the requirements for occupational first… Occupational First Aid Level 5 (5N1207) No Longer Meeting HSA Requirement
With the Leaving Cert and other state exams fast approaching, many students will find themselves facing that age-old, time versus workload dilemma. Faced with this… Leaving Cert Study Tips – To Cram or Not to Cram
With the summer sun beaming down (albeit intermittently) and free time in abundance for many students, the need arises for activities to pass the time…. Summer Camps
Would you like to do an interest course or study for a qualification to improve your career options – but think it’s just not possible… Distance Learning Courses
With the approach of Summer most students are facing changes ahead. The end of year exams usually take place and the light at the end… Summer Options for Students
The inaugural North West IGC Careers Fair will take place in IT Sligo on May 11th from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The schedule includes… North West Career Fest
In the fifth of a series, a new Higher Education Authority report, ‘A Study of Progression in Irish Higher Education’, published in April 2017, focuses… HEA Report Shows 85% Progression Rate to Second Year
European Youth Week is a celebration of the massive contribution young people make to Europe. This year the slogan is ‘Shape it, move it, be… European Youth Week
Ireland should benchmark ourselves against the best English-speaking country in the world for foreign languages and aim to emulate that performance within a decade, the… Foreign Language Teaching to be Prioritised
Upcoming Education Events and Open Days in Ireland. Open days are a great method of researching your options before choosing a college course…. Events and Open Days
Research recently released by The Insurance Institute, found that 62% of young adults surveyed stated that they would consider an apprenticeship, as an alternative to… Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship 2017
NUI Galway will hold a workshop on ‘The Dark Psychological Impacts of Social Media in the Workplace’ at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and… Workshop to Explore psychological Effects of Social Media
Additional funding of €2.25 Million to boost ICT Skills development has been announced, with additional summer camps for second level students being developed, as well… ICT Summer Camps on the Agenda for 2nd Level Students
What is All Aboard 2017? An initiative being co-run by The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and Ireland’s… All Aboard 2017
In 2014, Pascal Donohoe, then Minister for Foreign Affairs, encouraged graduates to consider a career in the EU civil service as he launched the EU… Training for the Civil Service
Monday April 3 to Sunday April 9 Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds across all age groups, abilities and interests,… Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
Limerick Youth Service Community Training Centre has received a specially-commissioned award from the Minister for Education for its achievements on behalf of young people. For… Limerick Youth Service Training Centre Receives Award
The Government’s Plan to expand apprenticeships and traineeships in Ireland was recently launched in Piranha Bar, a creative digital studio producing commercials, films and animated content in… 50,000 Apprenticeship and Trainee Registrations by 2020
Computers and the internet play a huge part in learning nowadays. Online courses, online lecture notes for students and research material for essays are just… Paper Versus Computer Screens
If you are considering a career in counselling, or want an amazing personal development course to enrich your own life and understanding of others, then… PCI College Open Days
A conference at Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork – 1st February The conference will allow a panel of distinguished speakers to consider how to work… Fota Island Health and Safety Conference – 1st February
Some people dread the holiday season but no matter where you hide or how hard you resist; Christmas is fast approaching. Many of us are… Giving the Gift of Learning
The Institute of Art, Design & Technology in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin is a dynamic Institute which offers a wide array of courses that are both creative… IADT Open Days 24th to 26th November
Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton has announced that over 2,400 extra teachers are to be hired in 2017. Work is to commence immediately… Education Budget Includes 2,400 New Teaching Posts for 2017
The National Skills Bulletin is the latest in an annual series of reports, produced by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) in SOLAS. The Bulletin… Skills Shortages Highlighted in Latest Skills Bulletin Report
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)for… QQI and Hong Kong Education Bureau Co-Operation
Under the Erasmus Plus Scheme Ireland currently sends over 3,000 students on study and work abroad schemes each year drawn from 35 higher education institutions…. Erasmus Learning Area Launched at Botanic Gardens
The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development is offering a one year part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). This… Part Time TEFL Course with NUI Galway
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a counsellor / psychotherapist? Have you always wondered if counselling is the profession for you and been… PCI College – Free Taster Days
The Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School has been at the forefront of beauty therapy training in Ireland for over 40 years and is renowned for the quality… Bronwyn Conroy Scholarship Programme
Irish homeowners who rent a spare room to students can earn up to €12,000 tax free. Under Irish law, homeowner’s don’t have to pay tax on rental income… Tax Free Incentive For Renting to Students
The apprenticeship sector is currently undergoing a much needed overhaul, resulting in the establishment of the Apprenticeship Council and many new apprenticeship fields (More details… Apprenticeship Opportunities
There are numerous options out there in terms of part-time education. Universities, Institutes of Technology, ETB’s, private college’s and various organisations throughout the country all run… Part Time Courses
Springboard+ 2016 is the latest offering of free part-time and full-time higher education places to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for up to 5,825 jobseekers…. Springboard Plus Offers 5,855 Free Places on 181 Courses
The popular Advanced Diploma in CSI and Forensic Science offered by CMI College was recently reviewed by Mr Brian Rankin, Chair of Standards at the Chartered… CMI Forensic Course Receives Endorsement
In advance of the CAO change of mind deadline on 1st July, the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for… Students Urged to Consider ICT Course Options As CAO Deadline Approaches
Employment opportunities for graduates of Irish universities continued to improve last year, according to a report published in May 2016 by the Higher Education Authority (HEA)…. Continued Improvement in Opportunities and Salaries for Graduates