Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has recently published details of QQI awards achieved by learners in 2015. (This content was originally published in 2016) The… Further Education – Trends and Statistics
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If you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply… VTOS Courses in Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute is located at the Monkstown end of Dun Laoghaire. The college is well serviced by Dart and several bus routes…. PLC Courses in Dun Laoghaire with DFEI
Further education includes training and education that takes place after second level but not as part of the third level system. A wide variety of… The Changing Face of Further Education
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has announced a new partnerships with two Education and Training Boards (ETBs), aimed at improving access to third-level courses in… GMIT Collaboration with ETBs to Promote Further Education Options
The recent recession has caused major upheaval in many people’s lives and as the reality of lack of jobs hits home, thoughts often turn to… Further Education Key to Recovery
There is increasing concern at the skill shortages in Ireland that see 36% of companies advertising positions and hiring employees from overseas. While some employers… Skill Shortage Survey Identifies Key Areas for Third Level and Further Education
New Education Information Guide helps adults to get on course Significant reforms in the further education and training sector should not affect adults accessing education… Education Guide
On Tuesday September 17th, the first education congress meeting was held in 80 years. The newly formed Education and Training Boards (ETBs) met to discuss… Further Education Faces Further Cuts
The Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn has announced that he is appointing Pat Delaney as the chairperson of SOLAS; the new state authority for further… Solas Switches On
Coláiste Íde in Finglas, Dublin 11 is a further education college which offers a range of course options for post leaving certificate students and adult… Colaiste Ide, Late Vacancies
The apprenticeship system in Ireland has been long due an overhaul and this has been announced recently by Education Minister, Jan O’Sullivan. 25 new apprenticeship… New Apprenticeship Options
New ESRI research finds that PLC courses have positive outcomes for students in terms of accessing employment and progressing to higher education. However, the study… PLC Programmes Lead to Positive Outcomes but Lacking in Terms of Labour Market Needs
In an uncertain time for leaving cert students, it is good to have some definite options for third level study. One of these options is… PLC Options for Third Level