What is Springboard+ Springboard+ is an initiative that aims to provide free/ subsidised education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities through higher education in areas where there is a skills need. Courses are free for people who are unemployed, who were previously self-employed, and for people returning to work. The courses are also available at a 10% […]
What Does a Civil Engineer Do? A civil engineer is a professional who plays a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Their work primarily revolves around designing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of various projects related to public and private infrastructure. According to engineersireland.ie civil engineers “improve and protect the […]
One out of every four job advertisements in the UK is seeking engineers, and this demand is projected to rise significantly by 2030, according to new research commissioned by EngineeringUK. The sectors covered are: Civil Electrical Mechanical ICT & software Design & development Industrial Environment, Energy and Earth Skilled construction trades Skilled metal trades Water, […]
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 […]
This morning saw the launch of the new Erasmus+ programme as part of the Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps National Launch 2021. Many of us have heard of Erasmus but what exactly is it and how can Irish students take part in it? We take a quick look at what the Erasmus+ programme means for […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, Academic Associate Tutor and graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), explains his career path into social care. ‘What I have come to learn about the Social Care Industry, it provides you with an abundance of career opportunities and it was from one encounter that led me to have […]
Are you looking to improve your career prospects in 2023? A brighter future A great way to boost your career path is to upskill with a training course. Employers will always place real value on education, so make 2023 is the year you enroll on a course and take a huge step towards a brighter […]
Learn Sign Language: What are the languages of Ireland? If you were to ask people this question, most of them would say Irish and English. There is one more language however, the Irish Sign Language (ISL). According to www.irishdeafsociety.ie Irish Sign Language is the first and/or preferred language of 5000 Deaf people in Ireland and […]
When it comes to workplace safety, health and safety awareness, as well as general knowledge of health and wellbeing, are absolutely vital. No matter what the size and sector of a business, having a qualified occupational first aid practitioner is not just an asset to a company, but is also a statutory requirement in the […]
For career-minded individuals looking to upskill to gain a promotion or reskill to change industries there are many options available when it comes to lifelong learning. Many of us are familiar with terms such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses but less is known about micro-credentials. So, what are they, how do they […]