Nightcourses.com - Latest news about part-time courses, evening classes and adult learning RSS Feed http://www.nightcourses.com/ Nightcourses.com Latest News about part-time courses, evening classes and adult education RSS Feed en-us Saturday 04th of February 2012 02:23:41 PM Saturday 04th of February 2012 02:23:41 PM http://www.nightcourses.com/rss.php Webmaster info@learningireland.ie info@learningireland.ie My life started at 39 -- when I finally sat my Leaving Cert http://www.nightcourses.com/completing-the-leaving-cert.html They say life begins at 40, but for Michael Power it happened at 39, when he finally sat his Leaving Certificate. Having left school aged just 16, the father of two from Nenagh, Co Tipperar 2012-02-02 The Skype's the limit as kids get their folks online http://www.nightcourses.com/Skype-kids-get-folks-online.html At the age of 80, Kitty Whelan decided that she wanted to use the Internet. So who better to teach her than her 13-year-old grand-daughter Aine?Every few days Kitty from Kildare town sits do 2012-02-01 Electric shock treatment 'improves academic performance' http://www.nightcourses.com/Electric-shock-treatment-improves-academic-performance.html STIMULATING the brain with tiny electric shocks can boost people’s learning and memory ability, research has found.Scientists believe that passing small electric currents through certain p 2012-01-31 Bootcamp to kick start-ups into top shape http://www.nightcourses.com/bootcamp.html A group of well-known Irish technology entrepreneurs will launch a new venture called Startupbootcamp in Dublin next week. 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The last day of the ASTI's annual conference 2012-01-20 Become a fitness instructor in 4 Months. http://www.nightcourses.com/education_articles%2Fnews%2Feducation_articles_become_a_fitness_trainer.html The Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness courses run by Motions Fitness in Dublin are starting again at the end of February. These courses are for anybody who wants to become a f 2012-01-17 SF launches 'digital media hub' proposals http://www.nightcourses.com/SF_launches_digital_media_hub_proposals.html Sinn Féin is launching proposals today aimed at repositioning Ireland as a digital media hub, in an effort to tackle youth unemployment.The party's proposed measures range from a €500m jo 2012-01-13 LA Make-up last minute place for Fashion, Make-Up or Beauty courses http://www.nightcourses.com/fashion-makeup-beauty-courses.html LAST PLACE REMAINING ON LA ACADEMY’S MODULE 3 COURSE     Be Inspired…..     Make your mark this New Year with a creative course in Fashion, Make-Up or Beaut 2012-01-10 LA Academy Style Course http://www.nightcourses.com/stylecourse.html LA Style Academy is the forerunner in the training of image and fashion stylists. We pride ourselves in offering the first Fashion Styling Course in Ireland that offers students the most rea 2011-12-01 Independent College Dublin Upcoming Open Evenings 2012 http://www.nightcourses.com/Open_Evenings_2012.html   *Thursday January 12th, 2012 5-7pm*Wednesday January 18th, 2012 5-7pm*Thursday January 26th, 2012 5-7pm*Wednesday February 1st, 2012 5-7pmIndependent College Dublin part time eve 2011-11-22 The College of Computer Training (CCT) moved http://www.nightcourses.com/cct_moved.html The College of Computer Training (CCT) moved into one of Ireland’s premier educational and training facilities in September 2011.  Housed in a state of the art, and completely renov 2011-11-02 Pulse College Next Open Evening: Thursday, November 10th 2011 http://www.nightcourses.com/pulse-college-open-day.html Open Evening Next Open Evening: Thursday, November 10th 2011From 6:30pm to 9pmNext Open Evening: Thursday, November 10th 2011From 6:30pm to 9pm Pulse College's interactive Open Day/Eve 2011-10-19 LA Make-Up Academy offers world class programs http://www.nightcourses.com/la-make-up-offers-world-class-programmes.html spanning make-up, beauty therapy and fashion styling. 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As we head into the climax of the All-Ireland series, we know the excitement that scoring a goal can bring and we also know that in 2011-09-11 Setting your study goals and making sure you stick to them http://www.nightcourses.com/Setting_your_study_goals_and_making_sure_you_stick_to_them_.html Most of us find it hard to get started on a study plan, so by setting yourself some learning goals, it enables you to set a target and to have something to achieve when you finish.A goal i 2011-09-11 Getting down to study: motivation and making the most of your time http://www.nightcourses.com/Getting_down_to_study__Find_motivation_to_make_the_most_of_your_available_time_.html For the majority of students, it is not easy to sit down and study. One of the main reasons is that we are not taught how to do it.Also, for many students, the fear of failure weighs heavi 2011-09-11 Private college closes doors to 100 students http://www.nightcourses.com/Private_college_closes_doors_to_100_students.html UP to 100 students whose private business school has closed will have their €250 deposit refunded or be given a place at an alternative college.Staff and prospective students at HSI Lime 2011-09-11 Finding a course that gives the best chance of landing a job http://www.nightcourses.com/Finding_a_course_that_gives_the__best_chance_of_landing_a_job_.html Jill Barrett on the Springboard focus on areas where there are skills shortages At almost 450,000, the number of people on the live register makes for bleak reading, but this figure belies 2011-09-10 Where the jobs are ... http://www.nightcourses.com/Where_the_jobs_are_.html The National Skills Bulletin available from www.forfas.ie provides an excellent overview of current and anticipated skills shortages in Ireland. The table below provides a summary of just so 2011-09-10 A world away from tiling swimming pools http://www.nightcourses.com/A_world_away_from_tiling_swimming_pools_.html At the height of Celtic Tiger era, Kevin McMahon was living the dream, putting his construction skills to use tiling swimming pools in sunny Australia.Work and money were in plentiful supp 2011-09-10 It's the business for courses to jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/It39s_the_business_for_courses_to_jobs_.html Dublin Business School (DBS) is offering 13 free HETAC special purpose and minor awards under the Springboard initiative, spanning Levels 6, 7, 8 and 9 on the National Framework of Qualifi 2011-09-10 Turning a problem into an opportunity http://www.nightcourses.com/Turning_a_problem_into_an_opportunity_.html THERE is an old saying about not letting a crisis go to waste. It is advice worth heeding for the many thousands of people who lost their jobs in recent years.Three in four of the almost 4 2011-09-10 Are you eligible to apply for a Springboard course? http://www.nightcourses.com/Are_you_eligible_to_apply_for__a_Springboard_course.html To be eligible for a place on a Springboard course a person must: be unemployed for a period of at least 6 months prior to the course start date with a previous history of employment 2011-09-10 How Joe got a new lease of life with the computer giant IBM http://www.nightcourses.com/How_Joe_got_a_new_lease__of_life_with_the_computer_giant_IBM__.html Joe Sullivan could not have lost his last job at a worse time.It was September 2008, the month that US bank Lehman Brothers collapsed sparking a global economic crisis and a massive downtu 2011-09-10 Why they think Springboard is the business http://www.nightcourses.com/Why_they_think_Springboard__is_the_business.html With a young, educated population and the current trend in export-led growth, even the most pessimistic commentator would have to agree that Ireland has great potential to become a vibrant 2011-09-10 Merrion School of Music: the newest music school in Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/part-time-music-classes.html Merrion School of Music, Dublin’s newest music school is now enrolling for its wide range of music courses. 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The evening will be h 2011-07-11 Summer offer - 15% off distance learning courses http://www.nightcourses.com/kilroys-college-summer-discount.html Distance learning provider Kilroy's College has announced a special offer for summer learners: enrol before July 15th and save 15% on course fees.A distance learning programme wi 2011-07-04 Going digital: re-training for a career in digital media http://www.nightcourses.com/digital-media.html Digital media is one of the few bright prospects of the Irish economy. It has grown despite the recession, and is one of the few industries where jobs are regularly on offer. But how many 2011-06-24 Engineering graduates need to learn teamwork, study finds http://www.nightcourses.com/Engineering_graduates_need_to_learn_teamwork_study_finds.html ENGINEERING graduates are well trained but struggle to work well in a team, a study has found.While their bosses are happy that they are well prepared for the technical side of the job, th 2011-06-20 Mum of two fulfils goal http://www.nightcourses.com/Mum_of_two_fulfils_goal.html Eileen O'Callaghan (46) left school at 13, lured by the freedom of having a paid job. Originally from Cork, she met her husband Eugene in Killarney and the couple were married when she was 2011-06-14 Learning English through drama http://www.nightcourses.com/english-through-drama.html The Gaiety School of Acting, the National Theatre School of Ireland, has announced brand new Dramatic English courses running this summer: drama classes for non-native English speakers 2011-06-14 New course - social media for business http://www.nightcourses.com/social-media-for-business.html Eden Computer Training has launched a new course entitled Social Media for Business.This course demonstrates to participants how to leverage Facebook and Twitter in their digital mark 2011-06-14 Sew & save summer courses http://www.nightcourses.com/dressmaking-summer-courses.html A new 'green' upcycling course is just one among many summer courses now available from the renowned Grafton Academy of Dress Design.The Upcycling course provides participants with the ski 2011-06-14 'Upskilling' plan draws huge response http://www.nightcourses.com/39Upskilling39_plan_draws_huge_response.html A NEW plan allowing recently unemployed people to go to college to retrain has drawn a huge response.There were over 8,000 visits to the website set up to process applications for 5,900 co 2011-06-07 New part time Irish degree at NUI Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/applied-irish-nui-galway.html TG4 presenter and NUI Galway graduate Eimear Ní Chonaola recently helped launch a new part-time degree in Applied Irish at NUI Galway. This is a new part-time degree which is 2011-06-07 New online course to facilitate software career development http://www.nightcourses.com/online-software-masters.html NUI Galway is inviting mature students to take control of their career with an innovative MSc in Software Engineering and Database Technologies. Developed in tandem with the 2011-06-07 Student Profile - Bree http://www.nightcourses.com/ici-online-jewellery-making.html Name: Bree LevineCollege: International Career Institute (ICI)Course: Advanced Diploma Level in Jewellery Design (2011)Hello, my name is Bree Levine. I am 33 and a work-from-home mum. I ne 2011-05-27 The Nightcourses.com Checklist http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-checklist.html Thinking of doing a part time course? Here are some issues to bear in mind when making your selection…What’s your goal?The quickest way to narrow your search is to identify your learni 2011-05-25 Colleges clamp down as students copy and paste their way to degrees http://www.nightcourses.com/Colleges_clamp_down_as_students_copy_and_paste_their_way_to_degrees_.html Trinity College has warned students who use a website offering to help them with essays that they could be breaking the university's rules on plagiarism.Cheating continues to be a major pr 2011-05-19 Business courses underway in September http://www.nightcourses.com/part-time-business-training.html Christine Burns Business Training & Consultancy are launching a range of practical and interactive part time training programmes in Dublin this September. The courses are Train the Tra 2011-05-19 Unmissable sales & marketing career opportunities http://www.nightcourses.com/acumen-graduate-opportunities.html InterTradeIreland’s sales and marketing programme, Acumen aims to help SMEs grow their business on the island of Ireland by targeting new cross-border markets. Currently opportunities ex 2011-05-19 Mastering digital marketing http://www.nightcourses.com/eden-training-digital-marketing.html Eden Training's six-week Diploma in Digital Marketing gets underway this Saturday, the 14th of May. The course is aimed at marketeers, business owners, web masters, advertisers, 2011-05-10 Become a fitness instructor or personal trainer in 7 months http://www.nightcourses.com/fitness-instruction-open-evening.html Readers interested in becoming a fitness instructor/personal trainer in 7 months should consider an open evening hosted by Motions Fitness in the Red Cow Hotel, Naas Rd, Dublin on Tues 17& 2011-05-09 Better English means better jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/pitman-training-swords-english.html A new online course from Pitman Training Swords has been launched due to significant demand. ‘Business English’ is for anyone whose first language isn’t English. It is to get 2011-05-05 Grangegorman project reaches the next milestone http://www.nightcourses.com/dit-grangegorman-development.html The plans for the development of Grangegorman into a major new urban quarter with health and education as its foundation took a major step forward on Thursday 28th April 2011 with the subm 2011-05-05 Bishops want to send Catholic parents back to religion class http://www.nightcourses.com/Bishops_want_to_send_Catholic_parents_back_to_religion_class_.html PARENTS will be asked to accompany their children to weekend religious classes, under plans drawn up by the Catholic bishops. The Sunday school-type classes are on the way for Catholic fa 2011-04-26 Adult education open evening at NUI Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-ed-nui-galway.html An information evening on Adult and Continuing Education courses available from NUI Galway takes place in the Orbsen Building on campus, on Thursday, 5 May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Over 3 2011-04-26 Job vacancies continue to arise despite recession http://www.nightcourses.com/egfsn-job-vacancies.html Third level qualifications coupled with work experience and foreign language skills in demand by employers.Amid a challenging labour market and continuing high unemployment, the first annu 2011-04-13 Applying to nursing courses http://www.nightcourses.com/Applying_to_nursing_courses.html Despite the many challenges that a career in nursing has, nursing courses still rank among the most sought-after categories in the CAO system.Some are surprised that the largest category o 2011-04-13 Become a speed writer in hours http://www.nightcourses.com/speedwriting.html Pitman Training Swords has launched a revolutionary new course that has been billed as the 21st century’s answer to shorthand. SpeedWriting teaches writing speeds up to 40 wpm in less 2011-04-13 Start a career in acupuncture with the ICTCM http://www.nightcourses.com/acupuncture-ictcm.html The Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ICTCM) is currently interviewing applicants in Dublin for their next Acupuncture course, taking place this autumn. The College provi 2011-04-13 Become a fitness instructor of personal trainer in 7 months http://www.nightcourses.com/fitness-instruction-personal-training.html Readers interested in becoming a fitness instructor/personal trainer in 7 months should consider an open evening hosted by Motions Fitness in the Red Cow Hotel, Naas Rd, Dublin on Tues 12 2011-04-08 Clane Community School announce summer programme http://www.nightcourses.com/clane-summer-programme.html Clane Community School has announced its Summer Programme for 2011. The Kildare-based adult education college is providing dozens of part time courses in a wide variety of topics: Com 2011-04-05 Quinn reverses decision to abolish the NUI http://www.nightcourses.com/Quinn_reverses_decision_to_abolish_the_NUI.html THE Government has reversed a decision to abolish the National University of Ireland, which has over 250,000 graduates in Ireland and worldwide, the Irish Independent has learned.The origi 2011-03-22 Creative media open day http://www.nightcourses.com/creative-media-open-day.html Pulse College, provider of audio, film and gaming courses, are to host an open day on Saturday, April 9th, from 11am.This interactive event gives potential students the perfect opportunity 2011-03-22 Interested in massage and complementary therapies? http://www.nightcourses.com/holistic-college-dublin-open-day.html On Saturday 26th of March 2011, Holistic College Dublin will hold an information day at 2pm at their training venue, the Education and Research Centre in the grounds of Our Lady's Hospi 2011-03-15 Your future is Chartered - Chartered Accountancy Open Day http://www.nightcourses.com/your-future-is-chartered.html When: Monday 28th March 2011, 2.00 – 5.00pmWhere: Chartered Accountants House, Pearse St, Dublin 2If you’re currently studying at college and you’re interested in a career in account 2011-03-15 Find your own speaking style http://www.nightcourses.com/public-speaking-institute.html Ireland’s first Public Speaking Institute opened its courses to the general public on Monday March 14th.With a range of courses from ‘Confident Public Speaking’ to ‘Dynamic Speech 2011-03-09 Would you benefit from training in noise survey and assessment? http://www.nightcourses.com/noise-survey-assessment.html It is essential that noise survey and assessment work is undertaken competently. In addition, individuals with responsibility for risk assessment and environmental noise management ca 2011-03-09 Interested in becoming a professional financial trader? http://www.nightcourses.com/financial-trading-independent-college.html Independent College Dublin has teamed up with professional traders to offer a 10-week Diploma in Financial Trading. The programme is specifically designed for participants both new to the 2011-03-09 Study Options' Australia Roadshow - March 2011 http://www.nightcourses.com/study-in-australia-roadshow.html Are you thinking of studying or retraining in Australia?On Monday 21st March the Study Options team and seven institutes will be in Dublin to speak to students interested in studying in Au 2011-03-09 A part-time course in public Speaking http://www.nightcourses.com/public-speaking.html “If I could just say a few words, I’d be a better public speaker.” – Homer J. Simpson Why not browse our directory of public speaking courses? Not everybody likes public speaking, 2011-03-01 Toastmasters http://www.nightcourses.com/toastmasters.html “If I could just say a few words, I’d be a better public speaker.” – Homer J. Simpson Why not browse our directory of public speaking courses? Not everybody likes public speaking, b 2011-03-01 Calling all would-be trainers http://www.nightcourses.com/train-the-trainer-mwmt.html Midwest Management Training are launching a Level 6 Train-the-Trainer course at centres in Galway, Clare and Cork.Lifelong learning and upskillng of the workforce is an imperativ 2011-03-01 Creative media open evening http://www.nightcourses.com/pulse-college-open-evening.html Pulse College, provider of audio, film and gaming courses, are to host an open evening on Thursday, March 10th; 6:30pm to 8:00pm.This interactive event gives potential 2011-02-28 Back to Class http://www.nightcourses.com/back-to-class.html Okay, so the last time you studied Burt Reynolds was Hollywood’s hottest property, or Vanilla Ice was set to dominate the world of hip-hop, and you may be a little worried about hitting 2011-02-24 Job seeking tips: attract interest and look smart http://www.nightcourses.com/job-seeking-tips.html Pitman Training Swords’ students have the edge in the job market. The centre recently hosted two career events for their students and graduates: a Job Seekers Seminar with Siobhan Kinsel 2011-02-21 Looking to improve your training skills? http://www.nightcourses.com/train-the-trainer.html The College of Progressive Education is to begin a part time Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 programme, which is designed for anyone who wants to become a better traine 2011-02-21 Language skills crucial to success in China market http://www.nightcourses.com/chinese-classes.html Ireland's hopes of enjoying continued export success to China will be hampered unless we take language training in Cantonese and Mandarin seriously. This is one of a number of recomme 2011-02-15 'Springboard' plan to train jobless adults http://www.nightcourses.com/39Springboard39_plan_to_train_jobless_adults.html JOBLESS adults who want to study part time will find it easier to get on to work-related courses in future while keeping their jobseekers' allowances. Information and application forms wil 2011-02-15 Dramatic slowdown in mature applicants for college http://www.nightcourses.com/Dramatic_slowdown_in_mature_applicants_for_college.html THE race for a college place by mature applicants has slowed down dramatically, new figures show.Applications from those aged 23 and over had been moving up rapidly over the past few years 2011-02-08 Pulse College launches courses to celebrate 21st birthday http://www.nightcourses.com/pulse-colleges-short-courses.html To mark 21 years as one of Ireland's leading creative media colleges, Pulse College has developed a dynamic range of new short courses as well as re-launching popular 8-week intr 2011-02-08 Do you dream of becoming Ireland’s next top stylist? http://www.nightcourses.com/makeupfablicious-styling-course.html This is your chance to win a FREE place training with TV fashion stylist Cathy O'Connor and the MakeupFabLicious Academy.MakeupFabLicious Academy is celebrating the launch of its 10-w 2011-02-08 New support for small suppliers http://www.nightcourses.com/iipmm-small-supplier-training.html DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (IIPMM) have won a €1.4m EU contract to help small Irish indigenous suppliers win more business from 2011-02-02 Old school teaching better for retaining knowledge http://www.nightcourses.com/Old_school_teaching_better_for_retaining_knowledge.html Old-fashioned teaching exercises like reciting times tables and verb conjugations are better than trendy new teaching methods, a study suggests.Researchers believe that reciting facts shor 2011-01-27 Can restaurateurs return to school to boost their profits? http://www.nightcourses.com/Can_restaurateurs_return_to_school_to_boost_their_profits.html Blathnaid Bergin says there is more to running a successful food outlet than good cooking.January 2011 is proving to be one of the toughest months ever for the Irish restaurant trade.Blath 2011-01-27 In my opinion: There's no place for class bias in tech-universities http://www.nightcourses.com/In_my_opinion_There39s_no_place_for_class_bias_in_techuniversities.html The Hunt Report provides scope for the development of Technological Universities in Ireland. These universities would provide Ireland with the opportunity to compete more effectively in a 2011-01-27 Loan plan could saddle college students with debts of €25,000 http://www.nightcourses.com/Loan_plan_could_saddle_college_students_with_debts_of_836425000_.html STUDENTS could be saddled with debts of up to €25,000 if a proposed new loans scheme is implemented.The long-awaited Hunt Report on higher education said there were strong arguments in f 2011-01-19 In my opinion: Memo to Hunt: Higher education must teach ethics http://www.nightcourses.com/In_my_opinion_Memo_to_Hunt_Higher_education_must_teach_ethics.html The Hunt report on higher education is an important document. However, it has one major weakness. While it places much emphasis on factors such as knowledge, innovation, technology and ski 2011-01-19 Drop in the number of poorer students at college http://www.nightcourses.com/Drop_in_the_number__of_poorer_students__at_college.html THE number of young people from working class backgrounds going to college has dropped in recent years, new figures reveal.The unexpected decline comes at a time of massive expansion in hi 2011-01-19 Financial challenges encouraging women back to the workplace http://www.nightcourses.com/women-returning-to-work.html The number of women planning a return to the workforce is on the increase with 1 in 3 enquiries to Pitman Training Swords from women considering returning to work after taking a career bre 2011-01-19 71 per cent of employers plan to recruit in 2011 http://www.nightcourses.com/recruitment-in-2011.html Three out of four employers plan to recruit more staff in 2011. That was one of the main findings of research conducted by Hays, the world’s leading recruitment experts in qualified, pro 2011-01-11 FG and Labour differ over asset test for college grants http://www.nightcourses.com/FG_and_Labour_differ_over_asset_test_for_college_grants_.html FINE Gael and Labour have failed to agree a common position over the controversial issue of introducing asset tests to help decide who gets higher education grants. Labour said it favoured 2011-01-11 Incompetent academics to face strict penalties http://www.nightcourses.com/Incompetent_academics_to_face_strict_penalties.html ACADEMICS face stiff penalties if they fail to get a satisfactory rating under a proposed controversial performance appraisal system.Under the confidential plans, staff who get a poor rati 2011-01-11 Colleges plan merger into first technical university http://www.nightcourses.com/Colleges_plan_merger_into_first_technical_university.html FOUR Dublin colleges are coming together in a bid to become the country's first technological university.The four are the Dublin Institute of Technology; Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, De 2011-01-11 Growing gaming sector creates job opportunities http://www.nightcourses.com/chevron-training-console-repair.html The popularity of game consoles amongst Irish consumers is illustrated by recent statistics, which state that two thirds of the 1.7 million households in Ireland have at least one video ga 2011-01-11 Mature enough for college http://www.nightcourses.com/Mature_enough_for_college.html The growth and change in the traditional profile of students in higher education is a great development. 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Cork's Lord Mayor Cllr Dara Murphy was speaking after at 2010-04-27 New opportunity to learn about food and health http://www.nightcourses.com/atlantic-college-nutrition.html Do you want to know exactly how food affects your wellbeing? This and many other questions around the area of food, diet and nutrition will be addressed as part of a new FETAC Certificate 2010-04-27 80 jobs created by €5m Government investment in internet company http://www.nightcourses.com/80_jobs_created_by_5m_Government_investment_in_internet_company.html The introduction of a new high-speed telecoms network it to create 80 jobs, it was announced today. 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Abtran said it will create the high-value positi 2010-04-14 Italian insurance group to create 30 Navan jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Italian_insurance_group_to_create_30_Navan_jobs.html Italian insurance group Generali is to create 30 new jobs at its Generali PanEurope subsidiary in Navan.The company will be recruiting finance specialists including actuaries and product dev 2010-04-14 Teach English in Thailand http://www.nightcourses.com/tefl-in-thailand.html i-to-i's brand new Teach in Thailand Internship offers the perfect mix of travel, teaching experience and TEFL training: ideal for those who want to experience Thailand's incredible cultur 2010-04-13 New interior design programme launched http://www.nightcourses.com/eden-training-interior-design-course.html Eden Training has announced a new Interior Design course. The Associate Diploma in Interior Design is certified by Rhodec International, the market leader in Interior Design Certification. 2010-04-08 30% hike in non-school leavers seeking college place http://www.nightcourses.com/30_hike_in_nonschool_leavers_seeking_college_place_.html THE unemployment crisis has prompted a 30% rise in college applications from mature students and other non-Leaving Certificate students. The number of overall entrants through the Central Ap 2010-04-08 New Dublin Airport terminal set to create 400 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/New_Dublin_Airport_terminal_set_to_create_400_jobs.html Four hundred new retail jobs are set to be created with the opening of Terminal Two at Dublin Airport later this year.T2, which will open in November, will contain almost 40 separate outlets 2010-04-08 New TEFL course can lead to a far flung career http://www.nightcourses.com/new-tefl-course-career.html Course provider i-to-i has announced a brand new and comprehensive, 140-hour TEFL programme. It promises to produce students who are not just qualified to teach English overseas, but highl 2010-04-08 Jobs boost forecast for aviation industry http://www.nightcourses.com/Jobs_boost_forecast_for_aviation_industry.html Almost 500 jobs are expected to be created over the next three years in the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland, the Irish Aviation Authority has predicted.The positions are expected to be 2010-04-08 Almost 200 jobs to be created http://www.nightcourses.com/Almost_200_jobs_to_be_created.html Five leading multinational companies have today confirmed the availability of 175 job vacancies in the IT, telecommunications, customer service, HR consultancy and pharmaceutical industries 2010-04-08 Ninety new energy jobs for Dublin and Cork http://www.nightcourses.com/Ninety_new_energy_jobs_for_Dublin_and_Cork.html Ninety new jobs are being created around the country over the next year.The positions are being created by Sierra Support Services, which installs and maintains Bord Gais boilers.The jobs wi 2010-04-08 Open days at renowned recording studio http://www.nightcourses.com/pulse-college-open-days.html Pulse College is to hold two open days for students interested in enrolling in one of its internationally renowned media training programmes. Full and part time courses are available in th 2010-04-08 A part-time Health and Safety course http://www.nightcourses.com/health-and-safety.html Admittedly, becoming one of those po-faced individuals with a clipboard who tries to stop people doing fun things like playing the with the office fire extinguisher, or seeing if they can 2010-04-08 Creation of 10,000 jobs from water investment http://www.nightcourses.com/Creation_of_10000_jobs_from_water_investment.html AROUND 10,000 construction jobs are expected to be created as part of planned Government investment in the country's outdated water pipe network. It's estimated that a minimum of 9,000 jobs 2010-03-30 O'Keeffe: Plan to overhaul VEC to be ready in weeks http://www.nightcourses.com/OKeeffe_Plan__to_overhaul_VEC_to_be_ready__in_weeks.html PLANS for an overhaul of Vocational Education Committees are to be put before the Cabinet within weeks, according to Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe. Officials are preparing proposals that 2010-03-30 Top marks for Irish universities http://www.nightcourses.com/Top_marks_for_Irish_universities.html Irish universities have come top of the class in a Europe-wide study.The league table shows that our graduates are the most highly employable in Europe, and our universities have the highest 2010-03-30 Technical support firm to create 30 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Technical_support_firm_to_create_30_jobs.html Thirty jobs have been announced for Dublin today.Citrix Systems Ireland, which is involved in customer technical support, is creating the positions at their office in Eastpoint Business Park 2010-03-30 300 new food sector jobs welcomed http://www.nightcourses.com/300_new_food_sector_jobs_welcomed.html More than 300 new jobs were announced today in the food sector as the Government faced damning criticism over unemployment.Fast food giant McDonald's is to create 250 posts in a €12m expan 2010-03-24 HP to create 60 new jobs with Irish expansion http://www.nightcourses.com/HP_to_create_60_new_jobs_with_Irish_expansion.html Hewlett-Packard is to create 60 new jobs at its Global Solutions Centre in Belfield, Dublin, it was announced this morning.HP said it was consolidating its European operations at its facilit 2010-03-24 New online supply chain course launched http://www.nightcourses.com/supply-chain-management-diploma.html Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX/OTCQX: IFNNY, The University of Limerick) and IDA Ireland, today announced a joint  cooperation initiative to develop university programmes in 2010-03-24 College students break world record with top 5 hit I Love Festival http://www.nightcourses.com/dcfe-music.html The artists and students of Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education (DCFE) have broken the world record with their new album I Love Festival by breaking the top 5 on the Compilation cha 2010-03-24 Pathways scheme to facilitate access to previously restricted library books http://www.nightcourses.com/Pathways_scheme_to_facilitate__access_to_previously_restricted_library_books.html MEMBERS of any of Cork's eight libraries can access millions of books and other resources in the other facilities in the city and county under the first scheme of its kind in the country. Th 2010-03-24 Spring clean your skills http://www.nightcourses.com/eden-training-interior-design.html Eden Training has launched a new Interior Design course. The Associate Diploma in Interior Design is certified by Rhodec International, the market leader in Interior Design Certificat 2010-03-24 IT company to create 10 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/IT_company_to_create_10_new_jobs.html IT company Datapac is to create 10 new jobs in its Dublin and Wexford bases, the company said today.This follows the recruitment of 14 additional employees in the last three months. These ne 2010-03-24 Debt manager announces plans to create 200 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Debt_manager_announces_plans_to_create_200_new_jobs.html Some 200 new jobs are on the way to Dublin with the announcement that Money Village Ltd is expanding its services.The debt management company is launching moneyvillage.ie, and its expanding 2010-03-24 Software firm to create 35 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Software_firm_to_create_35_new_jobs.html Software company Openet is to creat 35 new high-value jobs in Dublin, it was announced today.The company is investing €3.65m in a major research and development programme.The investment by 2010-03-24 Healthcare firm to create 22 jobs in 2010 http://www.nightcourses.com/Healthcare_firm_to_create_22_jobs_in_2010.html Hidden Hearing, the hearing healthcare company, have announced plans to invest over €18m and create 22 jobs in 2010.The company said more jobs will come on stream over the coming years as 2010-03-24 35 jobs created in new software R&D programme http://www.nightcourses.com/software-recruitment-news.html The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan T.D. today announced that Dublin software company Openet is to invest €3.65m in a major research and developm 2010-03-24 Jobs boost as €200m Cork offices plan get go-ahead http://www.nightcourses.com/Jobs_boost_as_200m_Cork_offices_plan_get_goahead.html Cork is set for a major jobs boost as the City Council has granted planning permission for a €200m office development in Mahon.The move has the potential to create 1,500 new jobs and a maj 2010-03-24 Boots plans 300 new jobs across country http://www.nightcourses.com/Boots_plans_300_new_jobs_across_country.html Boots is to create 300 new jobs in Ireland this year.Locations for the new stores include Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Dublin.The pharmacy-led health & beauty business currently employs o 2010-03-24 Financial Regulator to add 360 jobs in next two years http://www.nightcourses.com/Financial_Regulator_to_add_360_jobs_in_next_two_years.html The new Financial Regulator is planning to double his staff numbers over the next two years.Matthew Elderfield has expressed surprise at how poorly resourced the system is.He told the Irish 2010-03-24 eBay set to announce new Dublin jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/eBay_set_to_announce_new_Dublin_jobs.html Internet auction firm eBay is to create at least 100 new jobs at its base in Dublin.Taoiseach Brian Cowen will announce the move at the eBay operation in Blanchardstown later.The eBay invest 2010-03-24 Bakery to create 36 jobs in Donegal http://www.nightcourses.com/Bakery_to_create_36_jobs_in_Donegal.html Thirty-six new jobs are on the way to a bakery and confectionery company in County Donegal.Udaras na Gaeltachta and the Government are to provide investment to Gal Ard Teoranta in Ard an Rat 2010-03-03 New adult education centre opens in Carlow http://www.nightcourses.com/New_adult_education_centre_opens_in_Carlow.html Minister for Lifelong Learning Sean Haughey today opened a new Vocational Training Opportunities (VTOS) centre in Carlow town.Carlow's new facility is the latest addition to the nationwide n 2010-03-03 250 new jobs for Westmeath http://www.nightcourses.com/250_new_jobs_for_Westmeath.html Up to 250 new jobs are to be created at a pharmaceutical company in Co Westmeath. PPD has opened a new research lab facility in Athlone where they will carry out clinical programmes for the 2010-03-03 Irish and UK employers feature at teaching careers fair http://www.nightcourses.com/teaching-careers-fair.html The NUI Galway annual Teaching Careers Fair takes place on Thursday, 11 March, from 5-7pm in the Atrium of the Orbsen Building. The Fair will provide information on the different entr 2010-03-03 Universities reject concerns student grades are artificially hiked http://www.nightcourses.com/Universities_reject_concerns_student_grades_are_artificially_hiked.html UNIVERSITIES have rejected concerns that student grades are being hiked, despite Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe's ordering an analysis of awards going back over a decade. The review of so- 2010-03-03 McDonald's to create 250 new jobs in Ireland http://www.nightcourses.com/McDonalds_to_create_250_new_jobs_in_Ireland.html McDonald's is to invest €12m in its Irish operation with the opening of four new restaurants this year, creating 250 jobs, the company said today.The four new restaurants, which will be op 2010-03-03 Aussie food firm brings 70 jobs to Dundalk http://www.nightcourses.com/Aussie_food_firm_brings_70_jobs_to_Dundalk.html A leading Australian food firm is to create 70 jobs at a new manufacturing plant, it was revealed today.Healthcare company Probiotec is to set up its European headquarters in Dundalk, Co Lou 2010-03-03 Digital literacy top of agenda during e-Skills Week http://www.nightcourses.com/digital-literacy-e-skills-week.html This Friday (March 5th) Jim Friars, CEO of ICS Skills, and Mary Cleary, Professional Development Manager of ICS Skills, have been invited by FIT (Fastrack to IT) to take par 2010-03-03 Irish composers to share their creative process http://www.nightcourses.com/components-series.html The Centre for Creative Practices (CFCP), along with Irish composer Dylan Rynhart, are have announced a new project for Irish composers and performers called the Components Series.The comp 2010-02-23 30 new jobs for Allianz Irish HQ http://www.nightcourses.com/30_new_jobs_for_Allianz_Irish_HQ.html Allianz is to create 30 new jobs in Dublin.The positions in the health insurer's Finance and IT departments will be based at the company's Irish headquarters in the Park West Business Campus 2010-02-23 Free guided walks in historical Dublin City http://www.nightcourses.com/free-guided-walks-in-historical-dublin-city.html One of Dublin’s most popular free events begins its spring program on February 24th and will run until 27th April. Dublin City Council’s community initiative, ‘Let’s Walk & Tal 2010-02-23 Call for investment in training on logistics awards night http://www.nightcourses.com/cilt-call-for-invesment-in-logistics-training.html The President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland (CILT) Paul Mallee, has said that professional development in the areas of transport and logistics is vital to t 2010-02-23 Go the distance with distance education courses http://www.nightcourses.com/international-career-institute-distance-learning.html Distance learning is fast gaining popularity among adults who are keen to upgrade themselves for better career opportunities. Distance learning provides an alternative for people to furthe 2010-02-23 Budget changes 'will hit mature student applications' http://www.nightcourses.com/Budget_changes_will_hit_mature_student_applications.html The recent rise in mature student applications through the CAO may be a false dawn, according to the National Adult Learning Organisation AONTAS.AONTAS Director Berni Brady said that many ad 2010-02-22 Free guide to community gardening in Dublin published http://www.nightcourses.com/guide-to-dublin-city-community-gardening.html In a colourful revolution, community gardens are popping up in neighbourhoods around Dublin. A timely new publication The Dublin City Guide to Community Gardening maps the growth of these 2010-02-22 Dublin college to get new film school http://www.nightcourses.com/iadt-new-film-school.html Work is expected to begin this summer on a new national film school in Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) in Dublin after the Minster for Education and Science, 2010-02-22 Staying the course http://www.nightcourses.com/staying-the-course.html In a recent survey on Nightcourses.com it was found that over 28% of people missed more than half their classes; it must be said however, that nearly half (48%) missed none of them, which 2010-02-10 NCI to improve support for disabled students http://www.nightcourses.com/nci-improve-support-for-disabled-students.html National College of Ireland has announced that O2 will sponsor disability support services at the college. The services will be headed-up by Stephen Kennedy whose role as Student Supp 2010-02-10 D&B to create up to 100 jobs in Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/DampB_to_create_up_to_100_jobs_in_Dublin.html D&B, a leading supplier of business information, is to establish a business operations centre in Dublin, it was announced today.It will create up to 100 high-skilled new positions by the 2010-02-10 Mobile network 3 create 90 new jobs in €5m expansion http://www.nightcourses.com/Mobile_network_3_create_90_new_jobs_in_5m_expansion.html Ninety new jobs have been announced today by 3 mobile network, with the opening of 28 new stores around the country.The company currently has 22 stores and a customer base of over 470,000.3 2010-02-10 Become a qualified massage therapist in just three months http://www.nightcourses.com/become-a-qualified-massage-therapist.html ‘There is no doubt about it – as we enter the second decade of the new millennium, a shift has taken place in relation to our perception of mental health and general wellbeing,’ says 2010-02-09 Introducing the Adult Learners' Festival 2010 http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-learners-festival-2010.html The AONTAS Adult Learners' Festival runs for the fourth time this year from February 22nd to 26th this year. If you're interested in returning to education, then the Festival is the p 2010-02-09 Healthcare company creates 30 new Leinster jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Healthcare_company_creates_30_new_Leinster_jobs.html Thirty new full-time and relief positions are to be created in Dublin and Laois by healthcare company Nua, in the areas of nursing, social care and clerical support, it was announced today.N 2010-02-08 Govt under fire on unemployment figures http://www.nightcourses.com/Govt_under_fire_on_unemployment_figures.html The Government was today accused of abandoning those on the dole to look after bankers and developers as the unemployment rate hit a high not seen for 15 years.And despite a shocking 436,900 2010-02-08 Sixty jobs set for west Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/Sixty_jobs_set_for_west_Dublin.html Bell Labs is to unveil a major research and development investment at its west Dublin facility this morning which could lead to the creation of more than 60 jobs.It is understood the investm 2010-02-08 Developing a career in the arts http://www.nightcourses.com/developing-a-career-in-the-arts.html The Centre for Creative Practices in Dublin has announced its programme of courses, workshops and seminars running from February until June 2010.In this term a special focus will be placed 2010-02-08 €200m Cork development could create 1,500 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/200m_Cork_development_could_create_1500_new_jobs.html A planned €200m office development in Cork has the potential to create 1,500 new jobs, it was claimed today.The proposed development will be located on a vacant site between the Project Ma 2010-02-05 Languages and business success http://www.nightcourses.com/language-learning-business-success.html As more companies enter the global marketplace and employ international teams, the need for cultural awareness and multilingual abilities is becoming compelling for success. Linguistic ski 2010-02-03 New 5-day massage programme for therapists http://www.nightcourses.com/ayurvedic-massage-therapy.html An exciting and innovative five-day course on the ancient art of Ayurvedic massage therapies, provided by the Institute of Beauty & Holistic Training (IBHT), is to tour 2010-01-28 Information sessions for part time learners in Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/information-session-part-time-courses-galway.html Deciding to take on a programme of part-time study is an important decision and the staff of Atlantic College Galway does its best to support applicants while making this decision.&nb 2010-01-28 103 new jobs as Japanese gaming company expands http://www.nightcourses.com/103_new_jobs_as_Japanese_gaming_company_expands.html Japanese online gaming company Gala is to expand its European Headquarters in Dublin with the creation of 103 new, high-quality jobs, it was announced today.As part of the expansion, the Iri 2010-01-28 100 electrical store jobs to be created http://www.nightcourses.com/100_electrical_store_jobs_to_be_created.html One hundred jobs are to be created with the redevelopment of the Currys and PC World electrical stores in Ireland, it was announced today.The two retailers are to be brought together under o 2010-01-27 Driving Lessons / Learn to Drive http://www.nightcourses.com/learning-to-drive.html Here at Nightcourses.com our impeccable environmental credentials are momentarily cast aside as we celebrate all things car-related – learning to drive, teaching others,  maintainin 2010-01-27 School SNA posts to go despite review delay http://www.nightcourses.com/School_SNA_posts_to_go_despite_review_delay.html HUNDREDS of children will lose the support of special needs assistants (SNAs) on February 1 even though two-thirds of schools have yet to have their allocation of these staff assessed under 2010-01-25 Payment firm to create 100 Dublin jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Payment_firm_to_create_100_Dublin_jobs.html Online payments company PayPal is to create 100 jobs at its centre in Blanchardstown.The jobs are coming online in customer service and operations and follow 150 jobs created there last year 2010-01-25 New recruitment stats hint at economic stabilisation http://www.nightcourses.com/2010-recruitment-news.html Leading Irish Recruitment group Sigmar report a significant growth in recruitment for the last quarter of 2009. According to new figures published by the group, Q4 2009 represented a 29 pe 2010-01-25 IT company to create 94 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/IT_company_to_create_94_jobs.html A Belfast IT company will create almost 100 new highly-skilled jobs, it was revealed today.Parity Solutions is to establish a Microsoft centre of excellence with software development and con 2010-01-20 'Let's talk about drugs' media awards http://www.nightcourses.com/lets-talk-about-drugs.html When it comes to the drugs issue in Ireland, it’s good to talk openly, according to one Dublin-based community group. The Greater Blanchardstown Response to Drugs (GBRD) argue that 2010-01-20 Adult literacy helpline gets 700 calls in two weeks http://www.nightcourses.com/Adult_literacy_helpline_gets_700_calls_in_two__weeks.html THERE have been fresh calls for a new adult literacy strategy after it emerged that 700 people contacted the National Adult Literacy Agency in the past two weeks alone. The flood of calls ca 2010-01-19 Irish Speakers Have Head Start in Jobs Race http://www.nightcourses.com/irish-speakers-employment.html Irish speakers are a new elite in employment and education, according to a cross-border analysis by leading academics.The report, co-authored by Professor Vani Borooah of the University of 2010-01-18 25% reduction in HR and management courses http://www.nightcourses.com/25%25-reduction-hr-management-courses.html National College of Ireland (NCI) is offering 25% off selected courses commencing in February 2010. Students may for a limited time grow their potential with significan 2010-01-18 New course for would-be financial advisers http://www.nightcourses.com/lia-cua-credit-union-adviser-art.html LIA (the Life Assurance Association) has announced details of an exciting new Financial Services course accredited at level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The cou 2010-01-13 New course for would-be financial advisers http://www.nightcourses.com/lia-cua-credit-union-adviser.html The LIA (Life Insurance Association), a professional association for those who provide financial advice, has announced details of an exciting new Financial Services course accredited at le 2010-01-13 Upcoming open evenings for part time learners http://www.nightcourses.com/open-evenings-nci.html Do you want to step up your career, develop new skills and knowledge, or build on an existing qualification? If so, then call into one of the National College of Ireland's p 2010-01-12 Special offers on beauty courses http://www.nightcourses.com/special-offers-beauty-academy.html The Beauty Academy in Drogheda has announced reduced prices in a wide range of courses from nail technology and massage to make up and teacher training.The following two courses are a 2010-01-12 Funding - getting the boss on your side http://www.nightcourses.com/employer-course-funding.html Not so long ago, employers were happy to at least contribute, if not cover the full cost of a part time course for an employee. These days, the story is different. It’s hard to secure mo 2010-01-12 Chorus ntl creates 50 jobs in call centre http://www.nightcourses.com/Chorus_ntl_creates_50_jobs_in_call_centre.html Chorus ntl has today announced the creation of 50 positions in its National Contact Management Centre in Limerick.More than 300 staff are located at its office in Limerick Enterprise Develop 2010-01-11 CIF: Up to 100,000 construction jobs at risk http://www.nightcourses.com/CIF_Up_to_100000_construction_jobs_at_risk.html The Construction Industry Federaton is today warning that up to 100,000 jobs in the sector will be at risk next year.The CIF is forecasting only 10,000 houses will be built in 2010 - a drama 2010-01-04 Interested in Professional Training or Lecturing? http://www.nightcourses.com/training-and-lecturing.html Have you got a level 8 degree and are interested in gaining a qualification to teach or train in your area of expertise? Is lecturing in Higher Education something you may be interested in 2009-12-23 New courses in Limerick for January 2010 http://www.nightcourses.com/new-courses-limerick-2010.html Limerick College of Further Education (LCFE) have added several new evening classes in a diverse range of subjects - including IT, design, and health & wellbeing -& 2009-12-23 Want to design your own website? http://www.nightcourses.com/eden-training-design-a-website.html A new elementary web design course will provide learners with the skills to develop their own internet marketing. Eden Training will bring participants from a basi 2009-12-22 100 jobs confirmed for Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/100_jobs_confirmed_for_Dublin.html A hundred new jobs, half of which will come on stream immediately, are on the way to Dublin. Maxim Integrated Products will establish an international services centre in the capital to servi 2009-12-22 New €1m investment to create 30 jobs in Clare http://www.nightcourses.com/New_1m_investment_to_create_30_jobs_in_Clare.html Refrigeration company Permafrost Solutions has today announced plans to invest €1m to create 30 new jobs in Co Clare in 2010. Permafrost equipment claims to lower energy costs, reduces car 2009-12-22 Information day for 2010 Adult Learners' Festival http://www.nightcourses.com/2010-adult-learners-festival-information-day.html The Adult Learners Festival Information Day is an opportunity for all those who wish to be involved in the 2010 Festival. Find out how to promote your event, get event ideas and receive yo 2009-12-16 Adult education loses out in budget http://www.nightcourses.com/Adult_education_loses_out_in_budget.html COURSES for adults should have been given the same protection as school funding in the budget, according to the body representing city and county Vocational Education Committees (VECs). Whil 2009-12-14 Budget 'ignores adult students' http://www.nightcourses.com/Budget_ignores_adult_students.html The body representing Vocational Educational Committees (VECs) in Ireland today said the Budget measures announced by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan yesterday "ignored" the needs of adult st 2009-12-10 CIT highlights importance of 'prior learning' http://www.nightcourses.com/CIT_highlights_importance_of_prior_learning.html THE growing importance of recognising prior learning for jobseekers and workers increasing their skills has been highlighted in research by Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). However, the s 2009-12-09 Part-time courses in Ki massage therapy http://www.nightcourses.com/ki-massage-therapy.html Ki (Japanese), ch’i (Chinese), gi (Korean), prana (Indian) or meridian; whatever your preferred spelling or pronunciation, it all boils down to the same thing: the energy flow that susta 2009-12-09 College offers free training to Cork unemployed http://www.nightcourses.com/modular-upskilling-cork.html Are you unemployed and receiving Jobseekers Allowance? Do you want an opportunity to upskill or retrain on a part-time basis? Yes? Then you may be eligible to enroll on a range of free par 2009-12-09 Special offer on business courses http://www.nightcourses.com/abacus-business-courses-special-offer.html Abacus Business Coaching, specialists in strategic training & development, management, human resources, interpersonal & general business skills are offering reduced prices on all c 2009-12-09 60 telecommunications jobs for Waterford http://www.nightcourses.com/60_telecommunications_jobs_for_Waterford.html Sixty new jobs are to be created in Waterford by broadband and home phone provider Talk Talk.Fifty of the positions will be full-time and the remaining 10 part-time.The company already emplo 2009-12-08 Jobs boost for Waterford http://www.nightcourses.com/Jobs_boost_for_Waterford.html There was some good news for Waterford on the jobs front today with the announcement of over 100 new positions to be created in the county.Pharmaceutical company QM Specials is creating 50 n 2009-12-02 College teams up with Notre Dame for online theology course http://www.nightcourses.com/College_teams_up_with_Notre_Dame_for_online_theology_course.html THEY might be studying texts thousands of years old but it's all part of a high-tech course available without leaving home. 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AONTAS, the national adult learning organisation, is rec 2009-11-20 Pharmaceutical firm brings 100 jobs to Wicklow http://www.nightcourses.com/Pharmaceutical_firm_brings_100_jobs_to_Wicklow.html One hundred jobs are being created today in Co Wicklow.French pharmaceutical firm Servier is investing €47m in its manufacturing facilities in Arklow.The company says the IDA-backed plant 2009-11-20 Part-time course fees 'block lifelong learning' http://www.nightcourses.com/Parttime_course_fees_block_lifelong_learning.html THE charging of fees to workers and unemployed people for part-time college courses is a barrier to lifelong learning, the president of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) has claimed. Dr Bre 2009-11-16 Paddy Power to create 50 jobs after new deal http://www.nightcourses.com/Paddy_Power_to_create_50_jobs_after_new_deal.html Irish bookmaker Paddy Power will generate 50 smart economy jobs in technology, risk management and quantitative analysis in the company's Tallaght headquarters by the summer of 2010, it was 2009-11-12 Financial services firm to create 30 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Financial_services_firm_to_create_30_jobs.html Power Wealth Management, a financial planning consultancy based in Sandyford, is planning to create more than 30 new jobs in the financial services sector. The company is currently recruitin 2009-11-06 Internet firm to create 33 jobs in Co Cork http://www.nightcourses.com/Internet_firm_to_create_33_jobs_in_Co_Cork.html More than 30 new jobs are to be created at an internet services company, it was announced today.Cork firm Newsweaver plans to pump €700,000 into research and development as part of a major 2009-11-06 Bord Gáis to create 250 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Bord_Gis_to_create_250_jobs.html Bord Gáis today vowed to create 250 jobs as part of a massive €2.5bn spending spree that will inject life into the economy.The semi-state energy giant said new recruits are needed by the 2009-11-06 Call for colleges to provide wider range of part-time courses http://www.nightcourses.com/Call_for_colleges_to_provide_wider_range_of_parttime_courses_.html THIRD-level colleges must urgently provide a wider range of part-time degree courses, the head of their funding agency has claimed. Higher Education Authority (HEA) chairman Michael Kelly ma 2009-11-06 Brewer to set up Irish operation http://www.nightcourses.com/Brewer_to_set_up_Irish_operation.html North American brewer Molson Coors is to set up an Irish sales operation based in Co Kildare next month, creating up to 30 jobs by the end of next year.The move is the first direct foray int 2009-11-06 Carlow security firm to create 50 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Carlow_security_firm_to_create_50_jobs.html A Carlow-based security firm is to create 50 jobs over the next three years with a €5m investment in a state-of-the-art command cetnre.Netwatch said the investment would allow the company 2009-11-06 Engineers' body announces joint training venture with CIMA http://www.nightcourses.com/Engineers_body_announces_joint_training_venture_with_CIMA.html Engineers Ireland today announced a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) that will offer 24,000 members of Engineers Ireland a thorough grounding in bu 2009-11-06 30 jobs created at broadband company http://www.nightcourses.com/30_jobs_created_at_broadband_company.html Thirty jobs are to be created at a broadband company in the midlands, it was announced today.Satellite Broadband Ireland said it would take on the extra staff at its Mullingar headquarters, 2009-11-06 30 new jobs in digital-cinema company http://www.nightcourses.com/30_new_jobs_in_digitalcinema_company.html A Tipperary company is expanding with the creation of up to 30 jobs. Digital Finance, which has already rolled out digital cinema in Dungarvan, Carlow and Wexford, has signed a deal with fou 2009-11-06 HP announces over 50 jobs for Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/HP_announces_over_50_jobs_for_Galway.html Computer manufacturer Hewlett Packard is to expand its R&D operation in Ballybrit, Galway with an €11m investment that will create over 50 jobs, it was confirmed today.The investment w 2009-11-06 Shopping centre's €250m expansion 'to create 6,000 jobs' http://www.nightcourses.com/Shopping_centres_250m_expansion_to_create_6000_jobs.html Developers and investors today vowed to create about 6,000 jobs in a massive regeneration of The Square at Tallaght.The €250m expansion will see the south Dublin shopping centre almost dou 2009-11-06 Fás reports rise in vacancies http://www.nightcourses.com/Fs_reports_rise_in_vacancies.html A report by the state training and employment agency FÁS has said that the number of vacancies reported to it was up by 20% in the last quarter.FÁS said the slowdown in the rate of unemplo 2009-11-06 Re-energise your Life http://www.nightcourses.com/re-energise-your-life.html Making an impact on the quality of your life is about creating levels of energy that allow you to achieve that work/life balance we all seek. It means taking care of all of you; your body, 2009-10-21 50 new financial services jobs for Sligo http://www.nightcourses.com/50_new_financial_services_jobs_for_Sligo.html Asset-servicing company Equinoxe AIS is to expand its Irish operation with a new operation in Sligo. The move will bring 50 new jobs to the area.The new operation will initially locate at Th 2009-10-15 Science exhibition has ice-cream clouds licked http://www.nightcourses.com/Science_exhibition_has_icecream_clouds_licked.html Clouds made from ice-cream and insects that diagnose illness are among the highlights of an innovative new science exhibition.The 'What If…' project sees artists join forces with scientist 2009-10-15 Figures show graduates are more likely to be better paid http://www.nightcourses.com/Figures_show_graduates_are_more_likely_to_be_better_paid.html THE case for reintroducing some form of college fees could be bolstered by latest graduate employment figures showing those with a third-level degree are more likely to be working and to be 2009-10-15 Trinity ranked in world's top 50 universities http://www.nightcourses.com/Trinity_ranked_in_worlds_top_50_universities.html Trinity College Dublin was today ranked the 43rd best university in the world in a top international survey.Trinity - which was placed 13th among its European counterparts - was the only col 2009-10-15 Motorway service station deal to create 500 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Motorway_service_station_deal_to_create_500_jobs.html Around 500 jobs are expected to be created over the next year as part of a scheme to build motorway service stations on the M1 and M4.The positions - mostly in construction - will come about 2009-10-15 PayPal announces 100 new jobs in Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/PayPal_announces_100_new_jobs_in_Dublin.html Global online payments company PayPal today announced the creation of 100 new jobs in customer service and operations at its European 'Centre of Excellence' in Blanchardstown, Dublin. PayPal 2009-10-15 Citrix announces 20 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Citrix_announces_20_new_jobs.html IT firm Citrix is to create 20 new jobs at its Dublin base, it was announced today.The jobs will be created at Citrix Systems Ireland, customer technical support headquarters for the EMEA re 2009-10-15 Drugs company creates 20 jobs in Waterford http://www.nightcourses.com/Drugs_company_creates_20_jobs_in_Waterford.html Twenty new jobs are to be created at a pharmaceutical company over the next two years, it was announced today.EirGen Pharma, which is based in Waterford, said new contracts in Japan, USA and 2009-10-05 UCD Quinn School opens its doors http://www.nightcourses.com/ucd-quinn-school-open-day.html Each year, UCD Quinn School hosts a number of events that allows members of the public to visit the school, experience the facilities and attend presentations on e 2009-10-05 Private care firm to create 50 jobs in Leinster http://www.nightcourses.com/Private_care_firm_to_create_50_jobs_in_Leinster.html A private home care company has announced plans to create up to 50 jobs in the Leinster region over the coming year.Home Care Plus says it is currently in the process of recruiting 20 carers 2009-10-02 Citigroup to create 50 new jobs in Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/Citigroup_to_create_50_new_jobs_in_Dublin.html The multinational financial firm Citigroup has announced plans to create 50 jobs in Dublin over the coming year.The company says it plans to invest $24m in its global research, development, 2009-10-02 Universities endorse EU role in education http://www.nightcourses.com/Universities_endorse_EU_role_in_education.html THE seven university presidents have given their approval to Ireland's continued engagement at the heart of the EU and have highlighted the positive part Europe has played in third-level edu 2009-09-30 80 software jobs for Letterkenny http://www.nightcourses.com/80_software_jobs_for_Letterkenny.html A software company based in Letterkenny has announced the creation of 80 new jobs over the next 12 months.The move will bring to 150 the number of people employed by SITA, a specialist in ai 2009-09-30 Finance firm and bathroom company to create 90 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Finance_firm_and_bathroom_company_to_create_90_new_jobs.html Ninety jobs are to be created after a financial services and luxury bathroom firm today revealed major investments.Tánaiste Mary Coughlan announced Butterfield Fulcrum, a leading fund admin 2009-09-30 Dunboyne concrete and paving plant to support 170 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Dunboyne_concrete_and_paving_plant_to_support_170_jobs.html A leading concrete firm says it eventually plans to have 170 people working at a new facility that is being officially opened in Co Meath today.The Kilsaran Group has invested €30m in the 2009-09-28 Bottled water firm to create 90 jobs in Clare http://www.nightcourses.com/Bottled_water_firm_to_create_90_jobs_in_Clare.html A bottled water company has announced plans to create 90 jobs in Co Clare as part of an expansion of its operations in the coming years.Clare Spring Water, which currently employs 10 people 2009-09-28 Mobile ads company to create 20 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Mobile_ads_company_to_create_20_jobs.html A new company specialising in mobile advertising is to create 20 jobs in Dublin.DRG.ie (Digital Reach Group) will create a number of companies to service to service the internet sector, amon 2009-09-24 McAfee to create 120 jobs in Cork http://www.nightcourses.com/McAfee_to_create_120_jobs_in_Cork.html The US security software firm McAfee is to create 120 new jobs as part of an expansion of its operation in Cork city.The company already employs 170 people at its international headquarters 2009-09-23 Free drama & dance classes on Culture Night http://www.nightcourses.com/free-drama-dance-classes-culture-night.html The Gaiety School of Acting will be providing free drama and dance workshops for both adults and children throughout Culture Night (www.culturenight.ie) this Friday, th 2009-09-23 Interested in nail technology? Open day tomorrow http://www.nightcourses.com/nail-technology-open-day.html An open day dedicated to the ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) accredited Nail Technology course in the Dublin Institute of Beauty & Holistic Therapy will take place tom 2009-09-23 Fascinating perspectives of life after the wall http://www.nightcourses.com/fall-of-the-wall.html A compelling online dossier detailing the experiences of Germans from East and West has been compiled by the German language and cultural centre, the Goethe Institut. Entitled Th 2009-09-23 10 tips to combat info overwhelm http://www.nightcourses.com/10-tips-combat-info-overwhelm.html We live in a time when more information will be published this year than has ever been in history. No wonder we feel overwhelmed. 1. Stop and breathe. If you are feeling overwhelmed, 2009-09-23 Midlands firm to create up to 30 new jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Midlands_firm_to_create_up_to_30_new_jobs.html Up to 30 jobs are set to be created in the midlands as a result of €1m investment by a company that makes control systems for emergency vehicles.ATSR has made the announcement to coincide 2009-09-22 Graduate teachers cannot find posts in Ireland http://www.nightcourses.com/Graduate_teachers_cannot_find_posts_in_Ireland_.html NEWLY-qualified teachers are applying for jobs in Britain, Dubai and New Zealand with up to half of this year's graduates unable to find temporary or permanent posts, according teachers' uni 2009-09-16 Free performing arts classes at open day http://www.nightcourses.com/free-performing-arts-school.html NPAS @ The Studios are celebrating their first year at a new location in the Docklands. To help celebrate, NPAS are offering FREE classes on the 19th of September. There is a class to suit 2009-09-16 Student Profile: Aiden O'Donoghue http://www.nightcourses.com/munster-student-profile-aiden-odonoghue.html Ennis man Aiden O’Donoghue has become the 100th person to graduate from Clare Language Centre’s Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT). The CELT has been offered by the Clare 2009-09-16 Dublin's net wages fourth highest in world http://www.nightcourses.com/Dublins_net_wages_fourth_highest_in_world.html Net wage levels in Dublin have been ranked fourth highest in the world in a report published today by the Swiss bank UBS.The bank says Dublin workers earn the 10th highest net wages of all 7 2009-09-11 Calls for more adult literacy courses http://www.nightcourses.com/Calls_for_more_adult_literacy_courses.html The National Adult Literacy Agency is calling for new courses to help people read and write.The agency claims such services are required to help adults further improve their skills after the 2009-09-11 Medical devices firm to create 60 jobs in Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/Medical_devices_firm_to_create_60_jobs_in_Galway.html A medical devices firm has announced plans to create 60 news jobs as part of a major expansion of its facility in Co Galway.Cambus Medical currently employs 25 people at the Spiddal operatio 2009-09-11 Adult Education in Munster http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-education-munster.html The economic times may be as tough in Munster as anywhere else, but informed sources from across the province are reporting an increased interest in adult education.’It’s definitely ri 2009-08-20 Student Profile: Belinda Sullivan http://www.nightcourses.com/munster-student-profile-belinda-sullivan.html Name: Belinda SullivanCourse Provider: Mallow College of Design and Tailoring, Co. Cork.Course: City & Guilds Diploma in Fashion DesignFrom the time I left school and finished my secreta 2009-08-20 Festivals & Events in Munster http://www.nightcourses.com/munster-festivals-events.html Here at Learning Ireland, we are realistic fellows, and we know that personal development, cultural learning and simply having a good time are not the sole preserve of nightcourses. Munste 2009-08-20 New system to fast-track jobseekers' applications http://www.nightcourses.com/New_system_to_fasttrack_jobseekers_applications.html A new process to fast-track jobseekers' payments is set to be introduced in around one third of social welfare offices around the country.The process will see staff members record, register 2009-08-17 Free treatments at complementary therapy open day http://www.nightcourses.com/free-treatments-complementary-therapy-open-day.html WALMER COLLEGE OPEN DAY: Sunday 30th Aug 2009 2pm - 6pmWalmer College welcome everyone along to this fun day with something for everyone. If you are thinking of taking a Diploma Cours 2009-08-17 Fees concern over free preschool year http://www.nightcourses.com/Fees_concern_over_free_preschool_year.html CHILDCARE organisations have expressed concern that creches in the wider Dublin region will be unable to provide the free preschool year to parents as the fee to be paid by the Government wo 2009-08-14 The Sound of Your Voice...Love It? Hate It? http://www.nightcourses.com/voice-coach-nightcourses-special-offer.html Read this invaluable article, check out the great special offer exclusive to Nightcourses.com readers, and find out how you too can have a voice that will sound healthy, vibrant, vers 2009-08-12 Open evening at the Milltown Institute http://www.nightcourses.com/open-evening-milltown-institute.html Adult learners interested in theology, philosophy and spirituality are invited to drop in to the Milltown Institute and meet lecturers (and students) of the courses that 2009-08-12 Redundancies rise by 142% http://www.nightcourses.com/Redundancies_rise_by_142.html A total of 49,009 people have been made redundant so far this year, an increase of 142% on the same period in 2008, according to new figures released today by the Department of Enterprise, T 2009-08-11 Government launches €250m job subsidy scheme http://www.nightcourses.com/Government_launches_250m_job_subsidy_scheme.html A €250m employment subsidy scheme was announced by the Government today in a bid to support up to 27,400 jobs.Vulnerable but viable manufacturing firms who are struggling to make ends meet 2009-08-11 Bright future for engineering jobs, claims representative body http://www.nightcourses.com/Bright_future_for_engineering_jobs_claims_representative_body.html Engineers Ireland has today said students must appreciate the emerging engineering job opportunities in the Irish economy. Responding to newspaper reports citing the high level of university 2009-08-11 National Payroll Day http://www.nightcourses.com/national-payroll-day.html National Payroll Day - Friday 28th August 2009 - Keeping Ireland PaidNational Payroll Day is an initiative of the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS), which celebrates the hard work and 2009-08-05 Minister announces free postgrad places for unemployed http://www.nightcourses.com/Minister_announces_free_postgrad_places_for_unemployed.html The Minister for Education has announced details of 1,000 postgraduate third-level places for unemployed workers in September. The new places will be in a wide range of courses in Ireland's 2009-08-04 Govt offers 1,500 college places to jobless http://www.nightcourses.com/Govt_offers_1500_college_places_to_jobless.html The Government has announced 1,500 free part-time college places for unemployed workers in 18 institutions around the country from September, it emerged on Sunday.The Department of Education 2009-07-28 Learn the secrets of special effects make-up http://www.nightcourses.com/special-effects-make-up.html Irish students will have the opportunity this September to learn the secrets of Hollywood special effects during a three-day course with make-up legend Maurice Stein.What?Three d 2009-07-24 Easier than ever to become a personal trainer http://www.nightcourses.com/become-a-personal-trainer.html Motions Health & Fitness Training has announced UCD in Dublin 4 as a new venue for their Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness programme. Full time and part time 2009-07-24 Design your future at Dublin Institute open day http://www.nightcourses.com/dublin-institute-design-open-day.html The Dublin Institute of Design's next Open Day takes place on Wednesday 19th August 2009.Featured programmes will include: Business and Managment Studies, Interior Design, Visual 2009-07-23 Part-time Psychology course http://www.nightcourses.com/psychology.html Man is the only animal for whom its own existence is a problem which he has to solve (Erich Fromm; 1900-1980). Evidently, Ireland’s nightcourse goers are no monkeys, as psychology is con 2009-07-23 Telecoms firm to create 350 jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Telecoms_firm_to_create_350_jobs.html More than 350 jobs will be created at a hi-tech telecoms firm, it was revealed today as the Government announced its drive to develop the so-called "Smart Economy".A next-generation communic 2009-07-23 Free engineering course for the unemployed http://www.nightcourses.com/free-engineering-course-unemployed.html Dundalk IT  are inviting applications from unemployed persons for a new Diploma in Bioprocess Engineering. This programme is aimed at persons who are unemployed and who have been in r 2009-07-23 Writing a CV http://www.nightcourses.com/writing-a-cv.html This being a guide for adult learners, a high proportion of readers will have supplied a CV to recruitment agencies and employers several times in the past. This does not mean however, tha 2009-07-21 Facing the snip: adult ed and training http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-education-training-cutbacks.html An Bord Snip Nua is the nickname of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. The nickname comes from the moniker for the original group formed in 1987 by Cha 2009-07-21 Minister to unveil plan for 'thousands' of technology jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Minister_to_unveil_plan_for_thousands_of_technology_jobs.html Communications Minister Eamon Ryan is due to unveil a new Smart Economy initiative today that he says could create tens of thousands of jobs over the next decade.The minister says the plan a 2009-07-21 Bord na Móna to create 300 new green jobs http://www.nightcourses.com/Bord_na_Mna_to_create_300_new_green_jobs.html Bord na Móna has announced plans to create 300 new jobs as part of a major expansion into green technologies.The semi-state company says the positions will be created in areas like biomass 2009-07-21 Careers Toolkit http://www.nightcourses.com/careers-toolkit.html Landing a job usually requires enthusiasm, experience and a little luck. But there are guidelines that if followed correctly, will boost your chances of success significantly. Re 2009-07-21 Interview Preparation http://www.nightcourses.com/job-interview.html Times are certainly tough for job seekers at the moment, but there is no harm in being prepared for when you land an interview. Employers have never had a better time in terms of the quali 2009-07-21 The Interview - On The Day http://www.nightcourses.com/interview-on-the-day.html It sounds obvious, but it is very important to arrive at the interview location in plenty of time. It can be a good idea to do a trial run the day before so that you know exactly where to 2009-07-21 Top 10 Interview Questions http://www.nightcourses.com/top-10-interview-questions.html Better the devil you know said the ageless pop minstrel Kylie, and when it comes to interviews this is certainly true. Answering questions like some of the below can be quite a dry-mouthed 2009-07-21 Jo Pleass http://www.nightcourses.com/returning-to-education-jo-pleass.html Name:  Jo PleassCourse Provider:  Dublin Business SchoolCourse: BA (Hons) in Business Management (HRM)So there I was. It was the summer of 2004; I was 38, married, with three-yea 2009-07-21 Student Profile - Raymond http://www.nightcourses.com/business-studies-student-profile.html Name: Raymond MurrayAge: 33Course Provider: Griffith CollegeCourse: Business studies (final year night student)The decision to go back into education was at first a very daunting prospect 2009-07-21 Student Profile - Deirdre http://www.nightcourses.com/student-profile-distance-learning.html Name: Deirdre BashfordCourse Provider: ULearning (University of Limerick)Course: MSc in Strategic Quality ManagementAnything worth doing, and doing well, requires work. Further learni 2009-07-21 An Bord Snip recommends 17,300 job cuts http://www.nightcourses.com/An_Bord_Snip_recommends_17300_job_cuts.html An Bord Snip's long-anticipated report into cuts in public spending includes recommendations for large-scale job cuts of 17,300 in the public sector, cuts of 5% to all social welfare benefit 2009-07-17 Part-time students could get access to loan scheme http://www.nightcourses.com/Parttime_students_could_get_access_to_loan_scheme.html PART-time students could be included in a loans scheme to cover tuition fees instead of paying the entire cost up-front, under one option in a report presented by Education Minister Batt O'K 2009-07-09 2010 Adult Learners' Festival http://www.nightcourses.com/2010-adult-learners-festival.html The dates for next year's annual celebration of all things adult education have been announced. The Adult Learners’ Festival 2010 will take place from 22nd - 26th February 2010. Accordin 2009-07-02 Jobseekers set to snap up 2,500 free third-level courses http://www.nightcourses.com/Jobseekers_set_to_snap_up__2500_free_thirdlevel_courses.html JOBSEEKERS will be invited within weeks to apply for 2,500 free third-level places on courses related to key sectors of the economy. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is calling on colleges t 2009-07-01 Pulse calls for state funding for industry-focused private colleges http://www.nightcourses.com/Pulse_calls_for_state_funding_for_industryfocused_private_colleges.html STUDENTS attending private industry-focused degree courses should have access to state funding, according to Tony Perrey, a director of Pulse Recording College, which has just acquired the l 2009-07-01 Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) http://www.nightcourses.com/integrated-energy-therapy.html An introduction to Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) and experienced Master Trainer Edmond Carroll.Introducing IETIET is a therapy that seeks to heal with the energy of Angels 2009-07-01 Fishing for fashions and styles? http://www.nightcourses.com/stylefish-launch.html A new image and fashion consultancy has been recently launched. Style Fish was set up by Julie Cobbe to inspire women to find, develop and have fun with their style and beau 2009-06-11 Free classes and treatments this weekend http://www.nightcourses.com/free-massage-treatments.html 10.06.09: 1400***Unfortunately, due to huge demand, Obus School of Healing are now fully booked out for the free treatments and classes referred to in the article below***The Obu 2009-06-09 You know you need to change career when... http://www.nightcourses.com/reasons-to-change-career.html You know you need to change your career (even we are in the middle of a recession) when… You fantasise about working in a tollbooth on the M50 The highlights of the day are tea b 2009-06-09 12 ways to persuade people to do more for you... http://www.nightcourses.com/persuasion-skills.html Persuasion, it’s something we need to be able to use every day…even if it’s only to persuade our partners/spouses to put out the washing…here are some fun ways in which you can can 2009-06-09 Want to become a coach? http://www.nightcourses.com/want-to-become-a-coach.html Evening courses run by Executive Coaching Solutions Limited in the coming weeks will provide learners with the skills to become fully-fledged executive or personal coaches.What is the 2009-06-09 Dublin Shakespeare Festival launched http://www.nightcourses.com/dublin-shakespeare-festival-launched.html The first Trinity College Dublin Shakespeare Festival was launched recently by honorary patron of the festival, actor Stephen Rea  and Provost of Trinity College, Dr John Hegarty. Org 2009-06-04 Career Development http://www.nightcourses.com/career-development.html Part time education and training are key nowadays for progressing your career. In the Career Development section we explore the motivations and methods for moving on from a position of caree 2009-06-04 Anne Walsh - Personal & Career Development http://www.nightcourses.com/anne-walsh.html Re-energise your life and career with the expert advice of Anne Walsh, a greatly experienced life coach based in Co Galway (www.annewalshcoach.com). Anne has developed a particular experti 2009-06-04 Congratulations, you have just lost your job...now what? http://www.nightcourses.com/lost-your-job.html A contact of mine was recently called into a 'meeting' and was told that she (along with others) was now effectively fired. She was given 5 minutes to leave the building and when she went 2009-06-04 Themes, dreams and your life story http://www.nightcourses.com/your-life-story.html What can your life to date tell you about the ideal work for you? One of the favoured techniques in personal development is that of life story interpretation - a powerful way for peop 2009-06-04 Free massage for mini-marathoners http://www.nightcourses.com/free-massage-mini-marathoners.html For hundreds of runners on June 1st, a key element to making the most of the Flora Women's Mini Marathon is the care provided by the therapists from the Institute of Physical Therapy.Over 2009-05-29 Project managers of the world unite http://www.nightcourses.com/project-managers-world-unite.html Project management leaders from 45 countries will gather in Dublin from September 24 to 26 to attend the Council of Delegates meeting of the IPMA (International Project Management Ass 2009-05-25 Goya comes to Dublin http://www.nightcourses.com/goya-comes-to-dublin.html A series of work by Francisco Goya (1746-1828), one of Spain's most celebrated artists and the last of the 'Old Masters', will be exhibited in Dublin's Instituto Cervantes f 2009-05-25 O'Keeffe announces providers of extra 1,500 PLC places http://www.nightcourses.com/OKeeffe_announces_providers_of_extra_1500_PLC_places_.html THE Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe TD, today announced the providers of the extra 1,500 Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) places from September as part of the Government's re 2009-05-25 Free personal finance seminar for volunteers http://www.nightcourses.com/free-personal-finance-seminar-volunteers.html Comhlámh, the Irish Association of Development Workers, hosts an information seminar entitled 'Planning for your Financial Future' and presents The Money Doctor, Mr John Lo 2009-05-25 Engineering http://www.nightcourses.com/engineering.html What do the Seven Wonders of the World have in common besides the fact that hardly anyone can actually name them all? That’s right, each was constructed and designed by the leading engin 2009-05-25 Media http://www.nightcourses.com/media.html Media is an area that is extremely well covered in terms of part time classes. Whether simply out of personal interest, or if you are looking to start an exciting new career in the ever 2009-05-07 Radio Broadcasting http://www.nightcourses.com/radio-broadcasting.html Buggles had it all wrong - Video never killed the Radio Star. In fact radio star disarmed video, cuffed him about the ear, and sent him packing into the entertainment backwater that i 2009-05-07 Students to release star-studded charity album http://www.nightcourses.com/students-release-charity-album.html Final Year students in Dublin's Sound Training Centre are putting together a charity album with all the proceeds going to Aware, an organistion that provides support and awareness pro 2009-05-07 Design your own part time degree http://www.nightcourses.com/design-your-own-part-time-degree.html An innovative new degree, the BA for Personal and Professional Development, is being made available to adult learners by All Hallows College in Dublin.Based on an internationally recognise 2009-05-07 Need help managing your career? http://www.nightcourses.com/career-management-course.html A new six-week course entitled Career Transition, Entrepreneurial & Job Seeking Skills will be provided by Dorset College in Dublin this summer.The course will enable participants 2009-05-07 Manifesto for senior learners launched http://www.nightcourses.com/manifesto-senior-learners-launched.html Aontas, the National Adult Learning Organisation, has launched a Manifesto for Senior Learners, reflecting the views of participants at the Senior Learner Network Meeting, which was hel 2009-04-15 Special offer on distance learning courses http://www.nightcourses.com/special-offer-distance-learning-courses.html CMIT (College of Management and IT), a leading provider of elearning and distance learning courses in Ireland, is currently running a special offer whereby courses are available 2009-04-15 New advisory service for TCD students http://www.nightcourses.com/trinity-new-advisory-service-postgrad-part-time-learners.html This month has seen the launch of Trinity College Dublin's new Postgraduate Advisory Service. Previously only available to full time undergraduate students, this tutorial service will advise 2009-04-15 Results of 2008 Lifelong Learning Index released http://www.nightcourses.com/2008-lifelong-learning-index-results.html The results of an annual survey that monitors behaviours and attitudes amongst adult learners in Ireland have been published on Nightcourses.com. In its third year, this is the first time 2009-04-08 20% of graduates will emigrate to find work http://www.nightcourses.com/20_of_graduates_will_emigrate_to_find_work.html ONE in every five graduates will emigrate and 90% of them do not have work lined up after college, despite the vast majority finishing their courses within the next month. In an alarming thr 2009-04-06 Third-level fees decision to come 'after budget' http://www.nightcourses.com/Thirdlevel_fees_decision_to__come_after_budget.html PROSPECTIVE college students will have to wait until after next week's budget to find out if they must pay some type of fees from next year. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has told the Iri 2009-04-06 Lifelong Learning Index 2008 http://www.nightcourses.com/lifelong-learning-index-2008.html Welcome to the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index – an annual survey of behaviours and attitudes in adult education and training.This year, for the first time, the Index was a joint proje 2009-04-06 Experiences of part time education (Q1-13) http://www.nightcourses.com/experiences-part-time-education.html Despite the ever-deepening recession, it appears that the Irish public’s appetite for personal and professional development through training and part time education remains undimmed. Ind 2009-04-06 Employer support for training & education (Q14-17) http://www.nightcourses.com/employer-support-education-training.html Despite all the recommendations by government and industry bodies that training and upskilling not be sacrificed by businesses during the recession, it appears that the desperate need to c 2009-04-06 Awareness & access to lifelong learning (Q18-25) http://www.nightcourses.com/awareness-access-lifelong-learning.html A considerable number of respondents are not finding it easy to access course information. 36% describe the process as ‘difficult’, while 4% find it ‘very hard’ to access informati 2009-04-06 Intentions & motivations of the learner (Q26-31) http://www.nightcourses.com/intentions-motivations-learner.html Given the well-established importance of upskilling and education for the recovery of Ireland’s economy, it is disappointing but not too surprising given widespread financial difficultie 2009-04-06 Age - analysis of results http://www.nightcourses.com/age-analysis-results.html The following analysis is based upon two age groups of respondents to the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index: the under and over 45s.There is a marked difference in the rate of participation in 2009-04-06 Employment - analysis of results http://www.nightcourses.com/employment-analysis.html The following analysis is based upon the employment status of respondents to the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index: the employed and unemployed.Participation in part time education an 2009-04-06 Gender - analysis of results http://www.nightcourses.com/gender-analysis-results.html The following is analysis of the results of the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index by gender.In line with current trends regarding the higher participation of women generally in education, 83% o 2009-04-06 Nationality - analysis of results http://www.nightcourses.com/nationality-analysis-results.html The following article examines the findings of the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index in terms of Irish and non-Irish respondents.Ireland has a strong reputation for its quality of education, so 2009-04-06 Education - analysis of results http://www.nightcourses.com/lifelongl-learning-index-2008-education-status.html This article examines results of the 2008 Lifelong Learning Index in terms of two groups: those who left full time education at primary or secondary level (‘early leavers’ for the purp 2009-04-06 Grundtvig adult education award 2009 http://www.nightcourses.com/grundtvig-adult-education-award-2009.html Every year the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) makes an award to a worthy adult education project. The theme for this year's competition is 'creative and innovative 2009-04-03 Dublin Handel Festival http://www.nightcourses.com/dublin-handel-festival.html A packed programme including concerts, theatre, workshops, tours, talks, family activities and newly commissioned work will take place in Temple Bar and other historic venues in Dublin. Taki 2009-04-01 ESRI warns of pitfalls of re-introducing fees http://www.nightcourses.com/ESRI_warns_of_pitfalls_of_reintroducing_fees.html The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is warning of the pitfalls of re-introducing third-level fees.The warning follows confirmation from Education Minister Batt O'Keefe that he 2009-03-20 New courses for election workers http://www.nightcourses.com/ipa-election-workers-training.html The Institute of Public Administration (IPA), in cooperation with the Dept of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Local Government Computer Services Board,&nb 2009-03-19 Details of theology summer school announced http://www.nightcourses.com/milltown-institute-summer-school.html The Milltown Institute in Dublin has announced details of its annual summer school to take place over three weeks in June. The following programmes are what's on offer this 2009-03-19 Call for reform of education and training http://www.nightcourses.com/ncc-reform-education-training.html The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) has called for a renewed emphasis on strengthening and reforming aspects of the education and training system in Ireland as part of the broa 2009-03-18 Government considering range of options on third-level fees http://www.nightcourses.com/Government_considering_range_of_options_on_thirdlevel_fees.html Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has said the Government is considering a number of options in relation to the reintroduction of third-level fees.Mr O'Keeffe has repeatedly stated his suppor 2009-03-18 Suite of public relations courses launched http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Fpublic-relations-courses.html The European Institute of Communications has launched a new range of courses starting at the end of March. 'In the current economic climate it is going to be essential to "upskil 2009-03-04 Unemployed to avail of free business course http://www.nightcourses.com/unemployed-free-business-course.html Lecturers in the School of Business at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) are to provide a free business course in GMIT in response to growing unemployment in the region.The Higher 2009-02-25 Leading training provider urges upskilling http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Fsage-upskilling.html Unemployment is rising at its fastest rate in almost two decades and it’s a testing time if individuals fear losing their jobs.  So says Sage Ireland, which has developed 2009-02-19 Evidence of adult learning benefits http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-learning-benefits.html Snapshot research conducted by the adult learning organisation AONTAS into the learning paths of three different adult learners has revealed the real benefits of returning t 2009-02-17 'It will help so many people get back learning' http://www.nightcourses.com/It_will_help_so_many_people_get_back_learning_.html A TRAINING support scheme for jobless people could help a Limerick man set up his own business. Dermot Carroll had difficulty finding work when he returned home in 2005 after a decade in the 2009-02-10 Third level could face overhaul after review http://www.nightcourses.com/Third_level_could__face_overhaul__after_review.html A COMPLETE overhaul in the number, structures and course provisions of the country's third-level colleges could be ordered arising from a major higher education review announced yesterday. E 2009-02-10 Seed of an idea bears fruit http://www.nightcourses.com/Seed_of_an_idea_bears_fruit.html THE seed was sown by an adult education programme but a Clare community has received a top award after branching out with its own horticulture project. The West and North Clare Growers' Asso 2009-02-04 HEA identifies importance of mature students http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Fhea-mature-students.html 'Age is no barrier to participation in higher education,' according to the Chief Executive of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Mr. Tom Boland. Speaking during the AONTAS Adult Learner 2009-02-03 Unemployed may get college places http://www.nightcourses.com/Unemployed_may_get_college_places.html THIRD-LEVEL colleges are likely to be asked to offer spare places to some of the thousands of people joining the dole queues every week. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is formulating propo 2009-02-02 Vulnerable must have access to education during recession, says union http://www.nightcourses.com/Vulnerable_must_have_access_to_education_during_recession_says_union.html ACCESS to education must not be restricted to the better-off during the recession, a leading trade unionist stressed yesterday. IMPACT general secretary, Peter McLoone, said the organisation 2009-02-02 The Nightcourses Quiz - What's my Topic? http://www.nightcourses.com/topic-test.html Not sure where your interests lie?Not sure what you’re good at?Want to try something new but not sure where to start?Wondering what kind of nightcourse or hobby would suit your lifestyle 2009-01-29 Successful Study Tips http://www.nightcourses.com/successful-study-tips.html A consistent amount of work throughout the duration of the course will stand to you. When smoke is billowing out of your fellow classmates’ ears as a result of excessive cramming, you’ 2009-01-29 More Exam Tips! http://www.nightcourses.com/study-skills%2Fmore-exam-tips.html So you’ve missed Coronation Street, you’ve learnt a new skill to put your friends to shame and now you finally know someone called Bosco…it’s all been worth it; but you still have 2009-01-29 Student Profiles http://www.nightcourses.com/returning-to-education%2Fstudent-profiles.html In this section we examine the stories of intrepid individuals who have returned to education after a significant period at home or in the workplace. Read on and get inspired! 2009-01-29 Funding and Student Support http://www.nightcourses.com/funding-student-support.html Welcome to the Funding and Student Support section of Nightcourses.com. Here we will explore the funding options and supportive organisations that assist the adult learner to access and pers 2009-01-29 Mostly As http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-a-responses.html You are an organised, focused and motivated individual. You aim high and push yourself to achieve your best. You have the ability to excel in a high-powered career and are not satisfied unle 2009-01-29 Mostly Bs http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-b-responses.html You are a thoughtful and creative individual who strongly resists pressure to conform to the ‘norm’ and anything that interferes with your freedom to express yourself. Your imagination s 2009-01-29 Mostly Cs http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-c-responses.html You are an intelligent, opportunity-seeking, ambitious go-getter. You work best under pressure and have a fantastic head for figures, finance and business. You are constantly coming up with 2009-01-29 Mostly Ds http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-d-responses.html You are a perceptive, enquiring, analytical thinker who is interested in learning anything new. You have a passion for life and different cultures and usually have a real flair for learning 2009-01-29 Mostly Es http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-e-responses.html You are a caring and kind person who feels most satisfied when you are helping others. You are a great listener and offer good advice. Your love of life, positive attitude and desire to make 2009-01-29 Mostly Fs http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-f-responses.html You are a reflective and enquiring intellectual with a discerning and analytical mind. You are a rational thinker who is passionate about learning  and acquiring knowledge. You would be 2009-01-29 Mostly Gs http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-g-responses.html You are a practical and resourceful person who has a real gift for making and fixing things. You love to use your hands as a tool and as a means to express yourself – whether your preferre 2009-01-29 Mostly Hs http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-h-responses.html You are a rational, intelligent and methodical thinker who is curious about how things work and intrigued about the nature of exploring things. You are inspired to use your knowledge to impr 2009-01-29 Mostly Is http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-i-responses.html You are a fitness fanatic and full of energy. You are constantly running around, playing sport and hitting the gym! Other people are in awe of your active and healthy lifestyle! You are alwa 2009-01-29 Mostly Js http://www.nightcourses.com/nightcourses-quiz-j-responses.html You are a discerning and discriminating individual interested in everything to do with the world we live in and how we live. You have a natural ability to appreciate nature and acknowledge o 2009-01-29 Study Skills http://www.nightcourses.com/study-skills.html For most of us, study was a difficult enough activity in the full flush of youth. But as adults, successfully memorising various facts and points of argument while also retaining informati 2009-01-29 Memorisation http://www.nightcourses.com/study-skills%2Fmemorisation.html While the memorisation of a loved one’s birthday is easy enough with the help of a prominently placed kitchen calendar and picking up on the blatant hints, accurately remembering academi 2009-01-29 Revision http://www.nightcourses.com/study-skills%2Frevision.html A good revision period is worth several times’ the same amount of time spent simply poring over course texts and class notes. Organising a quiet and comfortable situation for your revisi 2009-01-29 Note-Taking http://www.nightcourses.com/study-skills%2Fnote-taking.html Well organised notes are the mark of a good student. No one important said that, it’s just obvious. If your notes are readable, accessible and logical then you will save an invaluable am 2009-01-29 Call on government to support skills development sector http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Finner-city-renewal-group.html A local employment service in Dublin City has called on the Government to work intensively with institutes of technology, colleges of further education, community/adult education organisat 2009-01-28 New creative writing course in Galway http://www.nightcourses.com/creative-writing-galway.html NUI Galway's Adult and Continuing Education Department has launched a new course designed to progress and polish creative writing skills. This eight-week programme comp 2009-01-28 PJ Gallagher http://www.nightcourses.com/student-profile%2Fpj-gallagher.html I am an ex religious having spent six years in an Order leaving in 1985. Although I did not persevere with it, I found that the experience was very positive in many ways and has been benefic 2009-01-26 Childcare Case Study - Martina Derwin http://www.nightcourses.com/case-study-childcare.html Five years ago I had no qualifications and I wasn’t sure what I would do with my life or what career I wanted to pursue. Then two years ago I realised I really wanted to work in childcar 2009-01-26 Lisa Howard http://www.nightcourses.com/participant-profile%2Flisa-howard.html The courses that I have undertaken are a Certificate in Secretarial Studies with Business Studies, as well one in Travel and Tourism in Ireland. I also completed a Diploma in Community Car 2009-01-26 Student Case Study: Catherine Barry http://www.nightcourses.com/law-courses%2Fstudent-profile.html I have been unemployed for approximately two and a half years and really wanted to get back into the workforce and acquire some training. After taking on a suitable Community Employment Sc 2009-01-26 Older people to log on and learn computer skills http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Fcomputer-skills.html A new national initiative bringing Transition Year students and older people together to share computer and life skills goes nationwide in January 2009. Log On, Learn is a collaborative in 2009-01-23 UL boss calls for action over funding crisis http://www.nightcourses.com/UL_boss_calls_for_action_over_funding_crisis.html THE Department of Education was yesterday accused of refusing to take action to rectify a funding crisis in third-level education. Speaking at winter conferrings at the University of Limeric 2009-01-23 Extra CIT cuts on the cards http://www.nightcourses.com/Extra_CIT_cuts_on_the_cards.html FURTHER cuts in services at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) may be forced on management by its budgetary situation despite rowing back on an expected reduction in lecture times. CIT presi 2009-01-16 Mature students applying to colleges to sit common test http://www.nightcourses.com/Mature_students_applying_to_colleges_to_sit_common_test.html MATURE students applying for places on arts degrees at two universities will all sit the same assessment for the first time this year. The two-hour test of written English and reasoning abil 2009-01-12 Teaching and science courses favour Leaving Cert students http://www.nightcourses.com/Teaching_and_science_courses_favour_Leaving_Cert_students.html LEAVING Certificate students have a better chance of securing teaching, engineering and science courses than mature students and other applicants, official figures suggest. The analysis of d 2009-01-09 Business & Humanities http://www.nightcourses.com/business-humanities.html Welcome to the Business and Humanities section of Nightcourses.com. Here you will find editorial on course options ranging from Childcare to Law and Business. 2008-12-17 Health & Fitness http://www.nightcourses.com/health-fitness.html Welcome to the Health and Fitness section of Nightcourses.com. Here you will find editorial on course options ranging from Nailcare to Counselling and Yoga. 2008-12-17 Languages http://www.nightcourses.com/languages.html Welcome to the Languages section of Nightcourses.com. Here you will find editorial on course options ranging from French to Chinese and TEFL. 2008-12-17 Life & Leisure http://www.nightcourses.com/science-technology.html Welcome to the Life and Leisure section of Nightcourses.com. Here you will find editorial on course options ranging from Painting to Piano Playing and Home Improvement. 2008-12-17 Science, Technology & Development http://www.nightcourses.com/science-technology-development.html Welcome to the Science and Technology section of Nightcourses.com. Here you will find editorial on course options ranging from Computer Skills to Engineering an 2008-12-17 2009 adult learners festival http://www.nightcourses.com/2009-adult-learners-festival.html Details of the third annual Adult Learners' Festival takes place from 2nd to the 6th of February 2009. Organisers of the event Aontas, the National Adult Learning Organisati 2008-12-17 Language school launches online shop http://www.nightcourses.com/news-languagewise.html Languagewise Language School has introduced an online shopping facility for its courses via their website www.languagewise.ie. Bookings and enrolment can be completed online for 12 differe 2008-12-10 Supportive Resources in Adult Education http://www.nightcourses.com/adult-education-supportive-resources.html Continuing or returning to education can be an intimidating, uncertain and pricey process. There are many bodies and organisations available to make the transition as painless as possible; 2008-12-09 Lorraine Dowdall http://www.nightcourses.com/return-to-education-case-study.html I always felt in school that I was a slow learner and just as I was about to learn anything the teachers would move onto something else.  My mother had promised that if I got a summer 2008-12-09 More college places going to non-Leaving Certificate students http://www.nightcourses.com/More_college_places_going_to_nonLeaving_Certificate_students_.html THE proportion of college places taken by non-Leaving Certificate students has risen but school leavers still filled more than two-thirds of all college vacancies this year, according to off 2008-12-02 Call for release of research funds http://www.nightcourses.com/Call_for_release_of_research_funds.html WORK to develop cancer treatments, healthier food and high-end technology has been funded by University College Cork's €150 million share of a national research fund, but the Government is 2008-11-26 Third-level fee report will go to cabinet http://www.nightcourses.com/Thirdlevel_fee_report_will_go__to_cabinet.html A SPECIFIC recommendation on one of the options for charging third-level tuition fees - a loan system or some other way of funding higher education - will be included in a report to the cabi 2008-11-26 University staff and students believe fees will be reintroduced http://www.nightcourses.com/University_staff_and_students_believe_fees_will_be_reintroduced.html STUDENTS and staff at Dublin City University (DCU) believe it is likely that third-level fees will be reintroduced within the next 20 years and that it will be one of a number of factors to 2008-11-26 Cutbacks to cost vocational schools 260 teachers http://www.nightcourses.com/Cutbacks_to_cost_vocational_schools_260_teachers.html THE budget cutbacks in education will cost vocational schools alone more than 260 teachers and a further 150 jobs could be lost in further education colleges, according to managers. A survey 2008-11-19 Female graduates excel but still on lower salaries http://www.nightcourses.com/hea-report.html Female Honours Bachelor Degree graduates are performing better academically and are more likely to be employed than their male counterparts but are still, on average, ending up with lower 2008-11-12 Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance http://www.nightcourses.com/work-life-balance-applying.html Time flies when you’re having fun goes the adage. Time also flies when you’re very busy—but rather than having fun, you can soon find yourself stressed out in a way that affects not 2008-11-06 CIT chief ups ante for status change http://www.nightcourses.com/CIT_chief_ups_ante_for_status_change.html CORK Institute of Technology president Dr Brendan Murphy has reiterated his call for the college to be designated as a technological university, saying it would deliver many benefits. The co 2008-11-05 Groups will continue reversal lobbying http://www.nightcourses.com/Groups_will_continue_reversal_lobbying.html TEACHERS, parents and other interested groups will continue to lobby for a reversal of education cutbacks in the coming weeks and months despite their failure to persuade government TDs to v 2008-11-05 College fees review to be completed within 6 months http://www.nightcourses.com/College_fees_review_to_be_completed_within_6_months.html A STUDY on third-level funding options - including fees - is being fast-tracked for the Government. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe declared last month that he personally backs the return o 2008-10-29 Decision expected on Waterford's long-running bid for university status http://www.nightcourses.com/Waterford-IT.html WATERFORD Institute of Technology's application for university status is likely to be decided upon by the Government in the coming weeks. But Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has warned the 2008-10-07 Case histories highlight adult literacy difficulties http://www.nightcourses.com/Case_histories_highlight_adult_literacy_difficulties.html THE problems confronting people with literacy difficulties were highlighted at the ploughing championships through the case histories of two men. Members of the public have also been visitin 2008-09-30 Dublin bids to become European City of Science http://www.nightcourses.com/Dublin_bids_to_become_European_City_of_Science.html Dublin is set to launch an official bid to become the European City of Science for 2012.The capital will be competing with Vienna for the accolade, with a decision due to be made sometime ne 2008-09-30 Classes and courses a big hit with Irish public http://www.nightcourses.com/JNIR-results-Learning-Ireland.html Interest in classes and courses has sharply increased amid the recent months of economic uncertainty, according to the most recent survey of internet usage in Ireland.According to the Join 2008-09-26 Ireland lags behind other developed countries in learning and education http://www.nightcourses.com/lifelong-learning-index-press-release.html With widespread redundancies and unemployment reaching its highest level since 1999, the Government's drive toward the modern, knowledge economy is now considered more important than ever, 2008-09-23 Focus on impact of cuts on disadvantaged communities http://www.nightcourses.com/education-cutbacks-communities.html THE inevitable heavy impact of cutbacks on educational services in disadvantaged communities will be highlighted at a conference which begins today. Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe will mak 2008-09-22 U-turn on funding commitment to further education sector http://www.nightcourses.com/funding-u-turn-further-education.html THE increased funding to widen services for more than 30,000 further education sector students has been put on hold because of the economic downturn. A draft agreement between the Department 2008-09-22 Engineering jobs 'still out there' http://www.nightcourses.com/Engineering_jobs_still_out_there.html There are still significant opportunities in the pharmaceutical, medical device and environmental engineering sectors despite recent job losses in Offaly and Cork, it has been claimed today. 2008-09-05 University fees debate needs to include part time students http://www.nightcourses.com/news%2Ffees-part-time-students.html Any changes to third level fees must ensure that disadvantaged students do not lose out, said AONTAS Director Berni Brady, reacting to Minister Batt O'Keefe's recent statements on the issu 2008-09-05 Launch of adult education awards http://www.nightcourses.com/aontas-star-awards.html AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, has just launched the STAR awards initiative for the third year running. 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Before you have your Cheerios, leave the house and reach your place of work already you have been in some way influ 2008-08-06 Film Studies http://www.nightcourses.com/film-studies-course.html If your acquaintances are constantly shunning you from cinema outings due to your habit of poking them throughout the feature to discuss the noir-like atmosphere borrowed from iconic pictu 2008-08-05 English Literature http://www.nightcourses.com/english-literature.html The key factors to bear in mind when choosing a nightcourse are your interests and hobbies. If you’ve never read a book from cover to cover then it’s unlikely that a class in analysing 2008-08-05 2 Opening and Closing Files http://www.nightcourses.com/beginners-guide%2Fmicrosoft-word%2Fopening-closing-files.html Creating a New DocumentTo create a new document, select New from the File menu. This displays the New dialog box (Figure 3), which appears on the right side of the screen. 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