A well-chosen training course can greatly improve your career prospects. People often assume, incorrectly, that an honours degree from a full-time course in a university is the only educational award that employers place any real value on. Adult education is well-respected across all industries, and enrolling can be a very sensible step toward a brighter […]
Study Science at College: Thinking about studying science at college? Interested in pursuing a career in science? Now in its 25th year, Science Week 2020 will take place from November 8th to 15th and to mark the event we thought we’d take a look at some of the options that are open to you if […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, a graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), continues to outline his career path into social care. In Part One of this series, I outlined how my entry into a career in Social Care has given me a career path from working frontline ‘in the trenches’, through mid-level management […]
The Euros kicked off last week and brings together 24 nations to compete against each other to win the crown of International European Champions. We thought we’d take this opportunity to take a quick overlook at Euro 2020 Languages and celebrate the languages on offer at the Euros and… who knows, maybe the competition might […]
OTC Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores how an organisation can best deliver a quality service. ‘Quality is not an activity; it is a habit’ – Aristotle It is an absolute commitment to pursue excellence in every interaction that we have and in each action that we take. Can you honestly say that your organisation provides […]
Exploring Career Opportunities in the Thriving Logistics and Supply Chain Sector. In today’s interconnected world, where global trade is the lifeblood of economies, the logistics and supply chain sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers. In Ireland, as in many other nations, this sector forms the […]
Fibre optic splicing is the process of permanently joining two optical fibres together. It is a crucial technique in fibre optic communication networks, as it allows for the creation of longer fibre optic cable runs and the repair of damaged or broken fibre cables. The splicing process involves carefully aligning the cores of the two […]
The Irish Medtech Association and the Connected Health Skillnet recently published a first-of-its-kind digital health roadmap for addressing skill needs. Where Digital Health Thrives_Future Skills Needs AnalysisPDF | 5414.4 KB The digital health sector refers to the intersection of healthcare and technology, where digital technologies and innovative solutions are applied to improve the delivery, management, and accessibility […]
Thinking about studying Animal Science in Ireland? There’s no better place, especially with this field so ingrained in local heritage. In fact, the first Irish farmers worked the land long before the Pyramids were constructed. There’s evidence of agricultural settlements and enclosures dating back almost six thousand years. However, things have moved on since then. […]
As the temperature drops around us and December knocks on the door – it’s time to fend off those Winter blues and think about treating yourself this Christmas and putting an early word in for gifts that you want. What could be better than a bright shiny new gadget that will improve your life in […]