Fix up the future with a Car Mechanic Course! Fixing a car is expensive. As if the cost of insurance, tax and buying a car wasn’t high enough (not to mention having to qualify in the first place), there is also the added cost of trying to keep your vehicle in working order. Luckily, if […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, certain roles consistently pose a formidable challenge for recruiters to fill. As highlighted in recent data from Indeed, the demand for professionals in the top 20 hardest-to-fill jobs is palpable, with engineering and construction leading the pack. Are you looking to upskill and equip yourself with the […]
Third Year Social Care student Linda Cassidy explains the variety of supports available to students at Open Training College. As a third-year student, the Student Support Service has been a welcome addition to the overall suite of supports offered by the Open Training College (OTC). The Student Support Service offers a variety of […]
In this guest blog post, Open Training College Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores the importance of change. Change is inevitable and there is no escaping it. However, that’s no bad thing! Take a moment to consider just how much change has taken place within your own family, your local community, those towns and cities that […]
Life’s a céilí, so take an Irish Dancing course! Traditional Irish dancing is famous across the world, thanks to folk tales and Michael Flatley. Dancing is a great way to have fun and keep in shape, as well as connect with your roots, so consider an Irish Dance class a must for anyone interested in […]
Change is inevitable and there is no escaping it. However, that’s no bad thing! Take a moment to consider just how much change has taken place within your own family, your local community, those towns and cities that you spend time in, at a national level and of course at a global level. In many […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, an annual celebration of those who dedicate their lives to the education of our children. Teachers’ Day exists to “acknowledge, evaluate and enhance the instructors of the world” and to give a chance to consider the issues identified with educators and the teaching process in general. In the current climate […]
So, ya wanna be an actor…? Well, you’re not alone. From community theatre halls to Broadway, and from major motion pictures to public broadcasting, thousands of folks take to performance every day. Most of that number are amateurs – performers for whom acting is a passionate, lifetime avocation. The word “amateur”, after all, is from […]
Shiatsu classes teach you an ancient Japanese form of massage therapy. This therapy is also practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and all over the globe. Also known as ‘finger pressure’, shiatsu uses pressure points on the body to focus energy. Pressure is deliberately applied to remove blockages of energy which is causing discomfort. Eastern theory […]
Decorate your CV with a Nail Art Course Nail art is one of the hottest trends in health and beauty at the moment. Having amazing nails is a really important part of looking your best and knowing how to do that can make you an amazing friend, or a highly sought-after professional. What is nail […]