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apprenticeships Ireland

Apprenticeships are a popular method of training for crafts people in Ireland. Aimed at developing the skills needed to meet the requirements of the labour… Apprenticeship Scheme Review

nuig open evening

NUI Galway are holding an information event for adult learners on Tuesday 14th May. The event will take place in the evening from 6pm to… Nuig Adult Education Open Evening

iadt evening courses

The Institute of Art, Design and technology in Dun Laoghaire are offering a range of courses to adults and part time learners. Many of these… IADT Evening Courses

further education cuts

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

education news

THE SOCIAL MEDIA colossus Facebook, has decided to work directly with Irish schools in order to help combat cyberbullying. The deall was made at a… Education Overview June 16th

solas courses

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

drama and computer studies

Whoever would have thought that there would be any similarity between students of drama and computer science? Most of us would think that the two… Drama and Computer Students Come Top

springboard courses

Another 6,000 free part-time higher education places are being made available to provide re-training opportunities for jobseekers. The third Springboard allocation was announced on 21st… 6000 New Springboard Places

solas-replaces-fas

Earlier this year, Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, published a new bill stating that SOLAS, An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna, will be the new… Solas to Replace FAS

cao choices

CAO application figures show that there has been a rise in the demand for third-level courses in business and commerce this year, with first preference… Rise in Demand for Business Courses

courses for unemployed

A recent report by the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, showed that there has been an alarming rise in youth unemployment in… NEET Levels on the Rise

hea report, college ratings

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has put together a comprehensive set of profiles of each of Ireland’s colleges, universities and institutes which includes information such… HEA Report on Higher Education Institutes

garda course

Recruitment to An Garda Siochana (This content was originally published in 2013) Applications are now being accepted for the postion of Garda trainee. The closing… Garda Recruitment

student exchange 2014

IAESTE, The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, is an organisation that provides training abroad for students doing technical degrees such… IAESTE Traineeships

anti bullying training

Up to 70 anti-bullying training sessions have been arranged for parents, to take place between now and the end of the year. (This content was… Anti Bullying Training

cao changes

Major reforms to the CAO are to be introduced in an attempt to improve the Leaving Certificate and take away some of the pressure of… Number of CAO Courses to be Cut

education news

Leaving Certificate Nearing Start Date. Ireland’s youngsters face some challenging exams in the coming weeks, with the Leaving Certificate underway from the 5th to the… Education Overview May 29th

adult learners festival

This year sees the seventh annual Adult Learners Festival. Aos Oideachais Náisiúnta Trí Aontú Saorálach (AONTAS) – the national adult learning centre are once again… Adult Learners Festival 2013

electronics and alarm installation courses

Hi-Tech Training are hosting a “Hands-On” Open Evening and are inviting participation in Live Technical Exercises in Dublin on Weds 23rd Jan (6-9 pm) (This… Hi-Tech, Hands-On Open Evening

Ipads in the Classroom

A leading psychologist has warned parents that excessive use of smartphones and iPads could be damaging their children’s long-term health. Dr Aric Sigman claimed such… Ipad – Classroom Friend or Foe?