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
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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
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
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
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… 50,000 Apprenticeship and Trainee Registrations by 2020
A conference at Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Cork – 1st February (This content was originally published in 2016) The conference will allow a panel… Fota Island Health and Safety Conference – 1st February
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
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
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… Tax Free Incentive For Renting to Students
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
The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, NUI Galway, offers an extensive range of professional, part-time and evening courses. You can select a course… Adult learning Open Evening, NUI Galway
The launch of the National Student Engagement Programme was recently announced by Dr Padraig Walsh, CEO of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). In doing so,… QQI Launches National Student Engagement Programme
The Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin are hosting an engineering ‘taster’ event, primarily for transition year students who may… Engineering Your Future Event at IADT
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
A new educational partnership, which aims to enhance the third level opportunities for Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course students in the North West region has… Sligo IT in New Pathways Collaboration
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned that reduced pay and low hour contracts are resulting in the teaching profession becoming increasingly less attractive… Teaching Becoming Unattractive For Graduates
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has re-assured students that the integrity of the examination system has been maintained following prompt action… Students reassured of exam integrity
In 2011 there was an indication that farmers could lose their means assessed entitlement to education grants in the much feared and severe austerity budget…. Farmers Assets targetted to Save on Cost of Education Grants
It is interesting to note that despite Ireland being a country that embraces diversity and strives to be all-inclusive, research from the Association for Higher… Education System Leaves Disabled Students Ill-Equipped
Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival is a 7 day event starting on the 18th March. The festival aims to promote learning for all ages and abilities…. Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival
Last Wednesday saw 56,000 receive their leaving certificate results; a celebration for some and a disappointment for others. Today’s leaving certificate grades are measured in… What Next? When the points don’t add up – post leaving certificate options
The State Examinations Commission and the Education Minister have faced a lot of criticism and questions in the last few days in relation to the… Maths but not as we know it!
Secondary school teachers continue to feel aggrieved at their exclusion from debates and decisions related to them and their students. This has become clearly apparent… Is the End Near for the Points Race?
Post Leaving Certificate courses are increasingly important for obtaining employment in these uncertain times. They are vital for school leavers and adult learners who need… PLC Sector Hit Hard by Budget 2013
The Leaving Certificate points system has survived for twenty years in the belief it is transparent and fair but major plans for change in the… Leaving Cert Reform for 2016
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn recently announced the introduction of a centralised online system for dealing with student grants. Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is… New Student Grant System
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is to proceed with radical plans to overhaul the provision of initial teacher education (ITE). Minister… Six Centres for Teacher Education Announced
A Limerick hi-tech engineering company has developed a novel way of encouraging young people to consider Engineering and Science careers by offering a scholarship and… Limerick High-Tech Firm Launches Scholarship Programme
With students from Peru, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary, and even Ireland trying out their first cúpla focal with Conradh na Gaeilge Irish… Give Your Summer a Multi-Cultural Twist
This year 58,798 thousand candidates received Junior Cert results. This is an increase of over 3% on last year. There was a time, not too… The Junior Cert – The State Exam Where Fairness Prevails
Education is highlighted in Ireland’s priorities in its term of the EU Presidency. The Presidency will carry the theme of ensuring sustainable growth and jobs…. EU Presidency Promises Focus on Higher Education
Despite the on-going economic stagnation – there are employment opportunities and certain skills shortages in Ireland. The language associated with austerity and the downturn often… Skills Shortages, Where to Look
This September many students walked into familiar classrooms and many took a seat; those late to arrive looked to the teacher, wondering where to sit… The Reality of Educational Cuts in Secondary Schools
Ireland remains a popular study destination for United States students; in fact, it is now ranked as the ninth most popular destination for those who… Studying Stateside
Nearly a year ago, Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn, announced details of the new further education and training authority, SOLAS (Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanunaigh… Solas – A promising light in grim economic times
There seems to be a common denominator arising time and again when it comes to our secondary level education and exam system; it is not… The Lucrative Grinds Industry