1916 Bursary Fund
The 1916 bursary applications remain open for some participating institutions.
Career paths
Curious what a particular career path might look like? If you a considering a certain career, it is useful to see how other people managed.
In our section on career paths, we speak to a variety of people in different careers. We find out what they studied, how they started their careers, how their careers are progressing and so forth. This should give you an idea of what to expect when you embark on your own career.
TU Access to Apprenticeship Programme Online Information Webinar
The Access to Apprenticeship Programme Team are holding an online information webinar on Tuesday the 21st July at 2p.m. They are still taking applications for the upcoming September Programme, the…
Video: Online Foundation Programme for Working in Residential Services Course
Have you left school recently and are still weighing up different course / career options? Then this video about the online social care course, Foundation Programme for Working in Residential…
Killester College of Further Education 2020 Open Days
These are open days for potential students to make contact with Killester College of Further Education and see what this college has to offer and have the opportunity to meet…
Taster Days in IT Tralee
The School of Business at are running a number of Taster Days in IT Tralee over the coming weeks for TY, 5th Year and Leaving Certificate students. The taster programmes will…
Try Horticulture for a Day with WIT
Are you looking to learn about horticulture? Students from sixth year, FE and fifth year can experience first hand college life in the Teagasc College in the National Botanic Gardens…
Careers in Combating Climate Change at TU Dublin Environment & Planning
Do you want to be a part of the fight against climate change? The BSc in Spatial Planning and Environmental Management (TU835) at TU Dublin is an excellent opportunity for…
Laboratory Apprenticeship Information Day
The Laboratory Apprenticeship team and TU Dublin have announced an upcoming Apprenticeship Information Day. The event will take place on 6th February 2020 from 2pm to 4pm in the Synergy…
Facilitation Skills Level 6 Training Programme
Facilitation is about learning: “the facilitator’s role is much more about opening things up for discussion in a stimulating way, getting ideas into the open and helping the group to…
CV (Curriculum Vitae) Preparation: Writing the perfect CV and Cover Letter
When it comes to finding a job, the market is very competitive. Whether it’s a part-time retail gig to help you survive through college or your dream internship, there are…
Buyer Beware: Fake Universities
Mark Godfrey looks at the worrying phenomenon in education today: fake universities and bogus qualifications. Fake degree certificates for UK universities can be bought on the Internet for as little…
DkIT Digital Open Day 2019
Join the DkIT team online between 10am and 6pm on Tuesday the 18th June 2019 for the DkIT Undergraduate Digital Open Day. This is an excellent opportunity for you to…
Get Planning Your Future With This Cork Careers Fair
Are you Munster-based and want to start thinking about your career? Then make sure to visit the Jobs Expo this March. You can chat with potential employers, speak with colleges…
Interested in participating in Hash Code 2019?
Register your interest now. Hash Code is a team programming competition, organized by Google, for students and professionals around the world. You pick your team and programming language and they…
Homegrown Success: Earn and Learn with mac
mac-group is a business that has pledged to give back to the community and the schools that provided the platform for its own accomplishments so far. Having established its own…
3D Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy for Senior Cycle Students
Is there a creative teen in your life? Then point them in this direction. The Dublin School of Creative Arts and DIT’s IDEA programme is an unforgettable summer experience. The…
Career Profile: Working as a Psychologist
Michael Byrne, Principal Psychology Manager with HSE tells us about his educational path and his work as a psychologist with the Health Service Executive. From an early age I wanted…
Career Profile Languages: Working as a Translator and Interpreter
Name: Sarah Jane, Profession: Translator/Interpreter I knew from my teens that I wanted to work with languages. I had a flair for them, so I took all the languages I…
Major Digital Skills Deficit in Growth Sectors, says Leading Educator and Entrepreneur
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…
WIT announces a project to help youth workers empower young people
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…
