The INOU provides services to and engages with six key groups: Unemployed people Local organisations which support unemployed people National organisations that work on a… Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
SUSI, the national grant awarding authority, opens its online application system on 23rd April. As SUSI receives a high number of applications, students are advised… SUSI Grant Applications
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… What is VTOS?
What is an MBA? A Masters in Business Administration is a QQI Level 9 Qualification on the NFQ (National Qualifications Framework) and is internationally recognised…. Masters in Business Administration with Chevron Training
About the Access to Post-Primary Teaching Project The Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT) Project is a joint initiative between the National University of Ireland Galway… Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT) Project
You can now apply online for part-time, professional courses at the Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development at NUI Galway. Whether you are upskilling… Part Time Courses Galway – Applications Open – NUI Galway
The Department of Social Protection administers the Back to Education Allowance. The approved full time education course must lead to a higher qualification on the National… BTEA – Back To Education Allowance
Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest international celebrations of our native language and culture. This… Seachtain na Gaeilge
It is recognised that there are significant data gaps regarding worker exposures and that information on employment trends and workplace controls vary. Nonetheless, it has… Occupation Hygiene Courses
STEPS Engineers Week 2021 takes place online from Saturday, 27 February – Friday, 5 March. This year, Engineers Week is going digital. Join the Engineers Ireland team… Engineers Week 2021
University of Limerick (UL) has successfully completed a review as part of quality checks conducted by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the state agency responsible for the external… UL Receives Favourable Review from QQI
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… Apprentice Competition
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… Certificate in Payroll Techniques Through Distance Learning
Now in its 25th year, Science Week takes place against a societal backdrop never previously experienced in our lifetime. Now, more than ever, we have… Science Week
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… New Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants
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,… 22 Education Projects to be funded under Human Capital Initiative
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… CAO Points 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… Autumn Evening Courses
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… New STEM Facility Gets Go-Ahead at AIT
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… Road-Map for Return to Further and Higher Education
Almost 17,000 new places have been made available to people seeking to up-skill or re-skill in the years ahead. 13,000 places commenced in 2020, with the additional… New Springboard Courses
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… Calculated Grades 2020
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… CAO Change of Mind
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… Tips for Dealing with Exam Stress
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… Online Education Events
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
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… Online Childcare Courses
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… Online Events and Open Days
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… Adapting to Remote Learning
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… Engineers Week
Irish Times Training has joined forces with the Irish Internet Association to offer a Diploma in Digital Marketing. The course will commence on September 18th… Renowned Digital Marketing Course Comes to South East
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… NAS Offers Free Defibrillator Training Courses in Waterford
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… Know The Score – New Resources for Post Primary Educators
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… College Awareness Week
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… Mid-West Apprenticeship & Traineeship Careers Showcase
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… Project Management – PMP Exam Updates
Sixteen Education and Training boards (ETBs) have replaced the 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs). that previously existed, VECs were established in 1930 by the Vocational… Education and Training Boards Replace VECs
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… P.E through Irish Project Launch
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… Counselling and Psychotherapy Taster Days
Almost 1000 new special needs assistant posts were allocated to schools in late 2019. The pilot project – run in 75 schools in parts of… New SNA Positions for Schools
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… SciFest
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 &… NUI Galway Part Time Courses
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… Making New Year Resolutions Work
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… Emotional Intelligence – Your EQ
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… Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School Establishes Cork Location
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… 3 Good Reasons to Become a Secretary or Personal Assistant
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… Levels of Education in Ireland – NFQ
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… Autumn Evening Classes
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… 800 New Special Needs Assistant Allocations
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… IADT Summer Courses
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… STEM Post Primary Conference at TCD