Who wants to be a Mature Student? You do. At this particular time of uncertainty, many people are reflecting on their lives. Now more than ever we should all be making plans for positive growth moving ahead. It’s important that […]
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has just published its Study of Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. In summary the report demonstrates that financial barriers, family commitments and a lack of flexible study options are key components in the low […]
Ireland’s leading recruitment event Jobs Expo is returning to Galway on Saturday, 17th September 2022 from 10am-4pm at Leisureland’s Events Centre. This careers fair is sponsored by Lidl Ireland and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities and is the only […]
Considering a career in ICT or business? CCT is one of Ireland’s leading of computing and information technology education providers. We spoke to Neil Gallagher of CCT to find out about their courses, the industry and what it’s like to […]
Register now for the Virtual Education Expo, a live, online, courses Expo for prospective students taking place on 10th September 2020. Chat with universities, institutes and course providers, offering courses of all descriptions – online, classroom-based, Springboard+ and many more. […]
Do you pride yourself in your painting skills? Can’t go a day without sketching? Well, imagine you got to do what you love and get paid. If you’ve got the talent and the work ethic, a career in illustration might […]
Complementary and alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in Ireland. More and more health centres offer alternative therapy treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, bio energy, crystal healing, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu. These do not replace traditional medicine. Instead, they are […]
What is RPL and how does it work? Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that acknowledges and validates an individual’s existing skills, knowledge, and experiences gained through informal or non-formal learning. RPL provides an opportunity for individuals to have […]
In this entry into our look at The 10 Most In-Demand Skills In 2024, we look at Communication. MIT Sloan School of Management analysis spotlighted the ability to effectively communicate as the single most sought-after soft skill in current remote-first […]
The Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument: From childhood, to college years to old age, learning a musical instrument has been shown to be of tremendous benefit to learners that goes far beyond simply being able to play an […]