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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

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

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

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

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

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton’s ‘Pathways to Work’ is an ambitious plan to expand services available to the unemployed through welfare offices. The plan is… Joan Burton’s Pathways to Work Plan

The latest OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) ‘Education at a Glance’ report reveals that the position of Irish universities on a world ranking… Ireland’s Third Level Education through the OECD Lens

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

The Sunday Times recently published its annual School League Tables which tracks progression of students to third-level study from all 730 secondary schools in the… School League Tables: A Subject of Contention

When it was announced by the Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, that there would be a major overhaul of the Junior Cert examination; the country… End of an Era – Junior Cert Overhaul

Applications to ECO-UNESCO’s newest initiative, Green Pathways, is now open to all young, unemployed job seekers under the age of 25. The six month programme,… Green Pathways

Dundalk Institute of Technology will hold an Open Evening on Monday May 28th and from 6pm until 8pm, in the Muirhevna Nursing Building on the… DKIT May Open Evening

If you are contemplating returning as a mature student, there are a number of issues and requirements you need to consider: You need to be… Education an Ageless Pursuit