Apprentice Competition
Generation Apprenticeship Schools and Centres Competition 2021 is now live and open to applicants. The 2021 competition aims to raise awareness and help second level… Read More »Apprentice Competition
Science Week
Now in its 25th year, Science Week 2020 takes place against a societal backdrop never previously experienced in our lifetime. Now, more than ever, we… Read More »Science Week
New Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants
The launch of a new National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants was recently announced. This is the first dedicated national training programme for Special… Read More »New Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants
22 Education Projects to be funded under Human Capital Initiative
The government have announced that 22 projects are to be funded under the Human Capital Initiative. The projects include the use of virtual laboratories in higher education,… Read More »22 Education Projects to be funded under Human Capital Initiative
CAO Points 2020
CAO Points 2020 Round One offers through the Central Applications Office (CAO) have been made to tens of thousands of students across the country. The… Read More »CAO Points 2020
Autumn Evening Courses 2020
Autumn Part Time and Evening Courses 2020 has provided plenty of challenges for educators and students alike. This September will see a return of the… Read More »Autumn Evening Courses 2020
New STEM Facility Gets Go-Ahead at AIT
Plans to build a largescale, state-of-the-art STEM facility at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) have progressed as a Government-approved higher education building programme moves to… Read More »New STEM Facility Gets Go-Ahead at AIT
Road-Map for Return to Further and Higher Education
The Further and Higher Education Road-map provides an overview of the phased return of further and higher education*. The phases in the road-map are derived… Read More »Road-Map for Return to Further and Higher Education
New Springboard Courses
Almost 17,000 new places are to be made available to people seeking to up-skill or re-skill in the years ahead. 13,000 places will commence in 2020, with… Read More »New Springboard Courses
Calculated Grades 2020
Calculated grades for Leaving Cert 2020 students are devised using a combination of school information about a student’s expected performance in an examination and national… Read More »Calculated Grades 2020
Online Education Events
Many colleges are offering online information events in the weeks ahead. With the current restrictions third level institutions around the country are hosting virtual open… Read More »Online Education Events
PLC Options for Third Level
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… Read More »PLC Options for Third Level
SUSI Grant Applications Open
SUSI, the national grant awarding authority, opened its online application system for academic year 2020-21 on Thursday 23rd April 2020. As SUSI expects to receive… Read More »SUSI Grant Applications Open
Online Childcare Courses
A Childcare QQI Level 5 course plus experience of working in a childcare setting along with Garda vetting is a requirement for entry into this… Read More »Online Childcare Courses
Online Events and Open Days
Many colleges are offering the opportunity to find out about courses and get some insights on possible future study locations without having to step outside… Read More »Online Events and Open Days
Adapting to Remote Learning
With so many of us making to move to distance learning in recent weeks, educators have been searching for the best methods and software for… Read More »Adapting to Remote Learning
Engineers Week
Taking place in early March, Engineers Week encourages primary and post-primary students, their teachers and parents to explore the exciting world of engineering as well… Read More »Engineers Week
NAS Offers Free Defibrillator Training Courses in Waterford
A Waterford company which is the driving force behind the provision of AED and CPR training in the city has teamed up with the Solas… Read More »NAS Offers Free Defibrillator Training Courses in Waterford
Know The Score – New Resources for Post Primary Educators
Know The Score is the first national evidence-based resource on alcohol and drugs for senior cycle students (15-18yrs) developed in partnership between public health and… Read More »Know The Score – New Resources for Post Primary Educators
College Awareness Week
College Awareness Week takes place in late Autumn each year. The initiative aims to highlight the options for school leavers in further and higher education… Read More »College Awareness Week
Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase
The Mid-West Regional Skills Forum in collaboration with Limerick and Clare Education & Training Board will host it’s second Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase on… Read More »Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase
Project Management – PMP Exam Updates
PMI® (Project Management Institute) is the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession. Its services include the development of… Read More »Project Management – PMP Exam Updates
P.E through Irish Project Launch
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has recently launched a project using PE classes to promote and support the learning of Irish. Minister… Read More »P.E through Irish Project Launch
Counselling and Psychotherapy Taster Days
For anyone that may be interested in pursuing a career as a counsellor or psychotherapist, PCI College are running a number of ‘Taster Days’ in… Read More »Counselling and Psychotherapy Taster Days
New SNA Positions for Schools
Almost 1000 new special needs assistant posts were allocated to schools in late 2019. The pilot project – run in 75 schools in parts of… Read More »New SNA Positions for Schools
CAO Change of Mind
When the leaving certificate is finished, the dog-eared books full of highlighter marks that have been many student’s constant companions for the past year, will… Read More »CAO Change of Mind
SciFest
The SciFest programme consists of a series of one-day STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fairs for second-level students. The aim of the programme is… Read More »SciFest
NUI Galway Part Time Courses
Online applications open for part-time courses at NUI Galway! You can now apply online for part-time, professional courses at the Centre for Adult Learning &… Read More »NUI Galway Part Time Courses
Making New Year Resolutions Work
New Years Resolutions Three of the most common New Years resolutions are to get in shape, lose weight, and stop smoking. The most obvious way… Read More »Making New Year Resolutions Work
Emotional Intelligence – Your EQ
The customary formula for academic success is high attendance rates and hard work. This was and is seen as the winning principle which is advocated… Read More »Emotional Intelligence – Your EQ
Certificate in Payroll Techniques Through Distance Learning
The Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) This qualification provides payroll personnel with a nationally recognised qualification by which they can be evaluated. The syllabus for… Read More »Certificate in Payroll Techniques Through Distance Learning
Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School Establishes Cork Location
Bronwyn Conroy International Beauty School, Ireland’s premier school for beauty and skin-care courses, have now added Cork as a new Centre of Excellence for their… Read More »Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School Establishes Cork Location
3 Good Reasons to Become a Secretary or Personal Assistant
Administrative roles have changed and evolved. A few decades ago the roles, would have been associated with being chained to a desk surrounded by mountains… Read More »3 Good Reasons to Become a Secretary or Personal Assistant
Levels of Education in Ireland – NFQ
If you are a student progressing onto third level or perhaps you are a mature learner who is thinking of returning to learning to either… Read More »Levels of Education in Ireland – NFQ
Autumn Evening Classes
Studying in the evening is a great way to pass the cold, dark nights and an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, language or… Read More »Autumn Evening Classes
800 New Special Needs Assistant Allocations
Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the provision of 800 additional Special Needs Assistants which will be allocated to schools for… Read More »800 New Special Needs Assistant Allocations
IADT Summer Courses
The Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin are running a range of short term Summer courses starting in June. The courses… Read More »IADT Summer Courses
Dealing with Exam Stress
Everyone gets stressed around exam time but it’s important not to let it get out of hand. A small amount of stress can be helpful… Read More »Dealing with Exam Stress
STEM Post Primary Conference at TCD
Each year NPCpp (National Parents Council post primary) organises a Spring Conference on topics that are of interest amongst parents of Secondary Schools students. The NPCpp… Read More »STEM Post Primary Conference at TCD
Erasmus+ Discovery Days
Erasmus+ Discovery Days for Schools is on the road in April. If you would like to know how to get involved in Erasmus+, book your… Read More »Erasmus+ Discovery Days
Technological Universities Get Green Light
The Technological Universities Bill has now completed all stages, in both houses of the Oireachtas and will soon be signed into law. Minister Mitchell O’Connor… Read More »Technological Universities Get Green Light
Dublin South East Community Training Centre
Dublin South East Community Training Centre (DSECTC) offers second chance education for young people between the ages of 16 and 21 years, who may have… Read More »Dublin South East Community Training Centre
Adult Learners Festival, March
The Adult Learners’ Festival is a nationwide celebration of adult learning coordinated by AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. Over previous years the Festival has… Read More »Adult Learners Festival, March
Train The Trainer Course Galway
Want to quickly improve your Training Skills? Then why not sign up for the short accredited Train the Trainer course in NUI Galway this March.… Read More »Train The Trainer Course Galway
Student Numbers Top 225,000
The latest publication of “Key Facts and Figures” shows that student numbers at publicly funded universities, institutes and colleges in Ireland totalled 225,628 in 2016/17.… Read More »Student Numbers Top 225,000
GMIT Collaboration with ETBs to Promote Further Education Options
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… Read More »GMIT Collaboration with ETBs to Promote Further Education Options
Urban Areas Employ Majority of University Graduates
Dublin and Cork are where most Irish university graduates are employed nine months after graduation as evidence shows that the employment prospects for those with… Read More »Urban Areas Employ Majority of University Graduates
Eurostudent Survey of Higher Education Students in Ireland
A new report report, which presents the findings of the sixth Eurostudent survey of over 20,000 higher education students in Ireland, provides a wealth of… Read More »Eurostudent Survey of Higher Education Students in Ireland
Engage Galway, Adult Learning Event
For those interested in up-skilling, changing careers, or are unsure about what study option to take, Engage Galway takes place on Saturday, 27th January in… Read More »Engage Galway, Adult Learning Event
PLC Programmes Lead to Positive Outcomes but Lacking in Terms of Labour Market Needs
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… Read More »PLC Programmes Lead to Positive Outcomes but Lacking in Terms of Labour Market Needs