by Brian Comerford | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
A timely article in the Irish Times today on Postgraduate considerations. Main questions answered Why consider a postgraduate course during Covid? What do employers value more: qualifications or experience? How should you choose the right course for you? How will...
by Brian Comerford | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Finland has been ranked the no. 1 European country when it comes to resisting fake news, scoring 76 out of 100 in the Media Literacy Index (2018) . The Finnish national curriculum, developed to help protect against the deliberate spread of fake news stories by its...
by Brian Comerford | Jan 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
Great news all round. However, steps must be taken to keep improving the system and problems nipped in the bud; in particular the thorny issue of payment. Smaller employers could find it a struggle to pay their apprentices whilst the college part of the scheme is...
by Brian Comerford | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
Dept of education are pledging to reduce waiting list in by introducing new legislation. This will apply in Sept 2021. Read full article here from Irish Times
by Brian Comerford | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Indecon Report released, here are the talking points. Pupils need more info on apprenticeships. Highest percentages in the world for students going to 3rd level (60%) Are too many are being directed onto third level. Mothers are the biggest influences on pupils’...
