Many students sitting the Leaving Cert spend a lot of time worrying about CAO points. The points for third-level courses can fluctuate. This makes it impossible to know how many points students will need for their first choice courses. There is mostly good news for the more than 52,000 people who received their first CAO […]
Moving to college is a big step and can be nerve-wracking, but it’s also a very exciting time. Settling into a new routine and being independent doesn’t need to be difficult. There are a number of ways to help you settle in quicker and make your first year at college run smoothly. We have teamed […]
New CAO figures show that students are increasingly opting to study for careers linked to the construction industry. Architecture, engineering and business courses are among the most popular for students entering college this autumn. Applications for higher degree courses linked to the built environment are expected to increase by 20 percent in the next month. […]
Fees and performance targets for third-level funding may be on the way. Minister for Education Richard Bruton is drawing up plans that would reward or withhold additional funding for third-level colleges depending on performance. A college’s ability to train students to meet the workplace skills gap, as well as a college’s number of students from […]
Waterford Institute of Technology is encouraging parents and CAO applicants to consider the option of studying locally. This is not only financially sensible, but will offer significant benefits should the “Three Sisters” be named one the European Capitals of Culture this July. Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford are working together as the “Three Sisters” to be […]
Over twenty students have already been accepted to prestigious Polish medical colleges this year before the Leaving Cert has even finished. Each year more school leavers are looking to add options for their future studies. The Leaving Cert exams finish on until Friday, 24th June, and every year they cause stress to students and their […]
Motions Health & Fitness is a training provider that offers people who are interested in health & fitness the opportunity to work at what they love. Motions run a number of university accredited courses in Dublin for anybody interested in becoming a fitness professional. Personal fitness is now the most popular form of physical activity […]
The Irish Academy of Public Relations will be running a media communications summer course for teenagers this July. The course is open to students aged 13 to 17 years old and will be held at University College Dublin. The course is designed to give participants an idea of what it is like to work in media. […]
Pery Square Business College will be holding a number of one-day training days helping students to upskill. These include a one day PowerPoint training course, which will teach students how to give professional presentations. Pery Square offers PowerPoint Training at Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Pery Square Business College are also holding a one day […]
Improving digital skills among existing workers, as well as new graduates, will be crucial if we are to maintain Ireland’s competitive edge in a number of growth sectors. That’s according to Paul Dunne, CEO and Founder of Digital Skills Academy. “Staff in a number of key sectors in this country – such as banking, finance […]
At least 16 Irish students have secured places at medical schools in Bydgoszcz and Wroclaw in Poland before sitting the Leaving Certificate. The students have been issued conditional offers from medical and veterinary universities after successful interviews in Dublin last month. If they pass their Leaving Cert, this September they will join dozens of fellow […]
Regional Educational Guidance Service for Adults (REGSA) is delivering a presentation on the various Financial Supports available for anyone starting full time third-level or further education in September. The event is taking place in the Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm on Wednesday, 25 May 2016. The main items covered […]
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, CIMA Ireland, is hosting a number of open evenings around Ireland in June 2016.pen evenings are a perfect opportunity for anyone considering the CIMA professional qualification in management accounting. You can learn about entry routes, study options, exams, careers and ask any questions you have. During the open evenings CIMA qualified professionals, tuition […]
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has announced a research project for youth workers to help them empower the young people that they work with. Many people who work in education or training, whether in schools, the workplace or the community, wish they could better help their students or clients to live up to their full […]
The Portobello Institute is holding open days this summer. Open days can be incredibly helpful for new students. They offer a chance to meet with department experts who can guide and advise students on the best course of study, career opportunities and progression routes. The upcoming open day dates are as follows: Thursday 14th July […]
Community groups, teachers, family members asked to encourage inspiring young people they know to apply for the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) President’s scholarship Students attending WIT’s CAO Information Evening on Tuesday 5 April were the first to hear in detail about the brand new WIT President’s Scholarship Programme.Prospective students travelled from across Ireland to […]
Rossa College of Further Education is again offering seven QQI or FETAC level 5 and 6 courses all of which are characterised by their practical nature as well as the relevant and up to date experiences they provide. Work experience is an integral part of each of the courses and we have established strong links […]
At EGA International, we believe the most valuable tool for success in life is clear communication. We need to understand and we need to be understood. Our mission is to provide our students with inspired and effective language instruction in a safe and friendly environment. Our teachers are highly qualified and passionate about student achievement. […]
Over a dozen Irish students from Poland, including many from Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz initiated 3-day long celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day working together with Polish local authorities, the Irish Embassy and university officials. We invite all guidance counselors and students to visit prestigious Polish universities and get to know all programs they offer in […]
Time to develop your TRAINER SKILLS? The Centre of Adult Learning and Professional Development offers short, flexible training courses that allow you progress to Degree & Master levels. Foundation Diploma in Training and Education Certificate in Advanced Trainer Skills (Coaching & Mentoring) Skills for Professional Development Courses start in March, contact us on: Adult Training […]
