As June brings with it the promise of beautiful weather, so does it herald the school holidays for secondary students around the country. And while the reality of Covid that stole Summer 2020 is still with us – there are a number of summer schools and camps available online and hopefully outdoors that students can […]
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 […]
Are you ready to dance? Zumba classes take a regular fitness class up a notch with some high-energy Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba classes pair upbeat Latin music with aerobic dancing to get you moving and maybe even teach you a few new dance routines. Beto Perez, a celeb fitness trainer, invented this fun fitness approach […]
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 […]
Hairdressing & Hairstyling: the art of arranging the hair or otherwise modifying its natural state. Closely related to headgear, hairdressing has been an important part of the dress of both men and women since antiquity and, like dress, serves a number of functions. Hairdressers offer various hair services but it ain´t all cutting, styling, perming […]
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 […]
With CAO deadlines approaching we take a look at things to consider when completing your CAO Application form. Activate Your Account If you haven’t done it already, make sure you activate your account. You have until 20th Jan to sign up. At this stage it’s not about courses. You just need to open your account […]
This year, registrations for HPAT – Ireland 2023 opened today and will close on 20 January 2023. Every year thousands of students register to take this test. Here we provide a guide to HPAT – Ireland. A Guide to HPAT – Ireland 2033 HPAT – Ireland stands for Ireland Health Professions Admission Test – Ireland. […]
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 […]
Digital learning has rapidly gained traction over the last number of years and is now weaving itself into the very fabric of learning experiences across the globe. Integrating technology into classrooms is imperative for creating future-ready students. Digital Education The Growing Digital Classroom In many ways, digitally enabled formats provide greater accessibility to students in […]