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- Virtual Recruitment Expoby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 9:19 pm
Virtual Recruitment Expo Thursday, 25th March , 2021 CAREERS EVENT FOR JOBSEEKERS VIRTUAL RECRUITMENT EXPO REGISTER FOR FREE ADMISSION TODAY! REGISTER Good afternoon, Virtual Recruitment Expo returns this spring. Our next online event will take place Thursday, 25th March, 10am to 4pm. provides jobseekers with real opportunities to find new employment across a wide variety [...] The post Virtual Recruitment Expo appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- AHEAD are Hiringby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 9:09 pm
In this week's edition: AHEAD are Hiring | Power of Disability Conference: Last Chance to Register | WAMinar: Temporary Disabilities | Our Week Online AHEAD are Hiring! Are you interested in a career with AHEAD? AHEAD are currently recruiting for two full time positions. Information about the roles and how to apply are outlined [...] The post AHEAD are Hiring appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- CAO Application’s to dateby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 9:03 pm
CAO Application's to date 66,457 applicants to CAO by 20 January reduced-fee deadline The Central Applications Office (CAO) normal application deadline is 5:15pm on Monday, 1 February. Today (20 January) the application figure by the close of the reduced-fee deadline was 66,457. This figure is an increase of 5,070 applicants on the same date [...] The post CAO Application’s to date appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- DkIT’s Digital Pizza Parlourby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 5:33 pm
DkIT’s Digital Pizza Parlour Dundalk Institute of Technology is currently offering virtual workshops for TY Students within Schools in the North East / South Ulster Region (Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan and North Dublin). The workshops range from weekly one-hour classes to a series of full day (4 hour) workshops. Students engage in workshops covering Web [...] The post DkIT’s Digital Pizza Parlour appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Scientific Exploration for Students at Homeby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 2:46 pm
Scientific Exploration for Students at Home Technology is now an essential part of education, as the vast majority of schools are using it to provide remote and hybrid instruction during the pandemic. Even when at school, many students rely more on iPads, laptops, and learning apps than on textbooks, spiral notebooks, and the learning tools [...] The post Scientific Exploration for Students at Home appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- B.Sc. in Sport studies now on CAOby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 2:26 pm
B.Sc. in Sport studies now on CAO The BSc in Sports Studies is a 3 year full time level 7 degree programme, designed to meet the needs of coaches and sports administrators. The programme aims to develop, from evidence-based theory and practice, the students’ ability to coach athletes (individually and in teams), manage sports [...] The post B.Sc. in Sport studies now on CAO appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- CAO Contact Page for Guidance Counsellorsby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 2:18 pm
CAO Contact Page for Guidance Counsellors This has recently been updated with a number of dedicated FAQs for: November Leaving Certificate exam candidates Submitting Supporting Documents Covid-19 Exam FAQs We will keep enhancing these pages to reflect the queries that we are receiving on a daily basis, and as updates arise. The post CAO Contact Page for Guidance Counsellors appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- CAO Video for 2021 Leaving Certificate Applicantsby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 2:13 pm
CAO Video for 2021 Leaving Certificate Applicants The video highlights the important steps for Leaving Certificate students to take over the coming weeks while they continue their studies remotely, as well as some advice for the coming months. CAO LC 2021 Video Link: https://vimeo.com/502318688 CAO video for 2021 Leaving Certificate Applicants from CAO on Vimeo. [...] The post CAO Video for 2021 Leaving Certificate Applicants appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universitiesby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 12:31 pm
Sharing Experience and Expertise in Digital Teaching and Learning The Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities (EDTL) Project was initiated in 2019, with its objective to mainstream effective digital teaching and learning across Ireland’s seven universities. The #IUADigEd Community was launched in January 2020 (before the pandemic) as a series of [...] The post Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Renewable Energy Summit 2021by Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 12:15 pm
Read the latest articles [...] The post Renewable Energy Summit 2021 appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Studying in a European capitalby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 11:58 am
Join us this Thursday as we look at options to study in English at universities in three European capitals: Paris, Dublin and Madrid. Griffith College Dublin, Saint Louis University Madrid and the American University of Paris join us to discuss the benefits of a capital city education, as well as the opportunities available at [...] The post Studying in a European capital appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Event for Students of FE Collegesby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 11:46 am
Event for Students of FE Colleges Our Spotlight Session on Friday is specifically for Students of FE Colleges. In addition to Course Information it will cover Advanced Entry options and an opportunity to meet IADT students who advanced from FEs. Click here for more information ... The post Event for Students of FE Colleges appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- News items from WITby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 10:35 am
News items from WIT Recent Visual Art graduates longlisted for the prestigious RDS Visual Art Award 2020 Link: https://www.wit.ie/news/other/recent-visual-art-graduates-longlisted-for-the-prestigious-rds-visual-art-award-2020 Arclabs in WIT West Campus to benefit from €8.24m funding announced by Tánaiste Link: https://www.wit.ie/news/research/arclabs-in-wit-west-campus-to-benefit-from-8.24m-funding-announced-by-tanaiste WIT named The Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year 2021 Link: https://www.wit.ie/news/all_news/wit-named-the-sunday-times-institute-of-technology-of-the-year-for-the-third-time The post News items from WIT appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- The Importance of Breakfast for Studentsby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 9:21 am
The Importance of Breakfast for Students Joe’s Jotter: The Importance of Breakfast for Students FB: facebook.com/JoeMcCormackEducationalExpert/ Students, Do you leave the house in the morning without eating anything? If so, read this: The Importance of Breakfast for Students. (acesolutionbooks.com) #acemathstuition #acesolutionbooks ***** More details about Joe’s ACE Tuition Classes for Junior and Leaving Certificate Students [...] The post The Importance of Breakfast for Students appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Online “Career in Law” Information Session for Leaving Certsby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 9:13 am
Online "Career in Law" Information Session for Leaving Certs Career Ahead with Mary Lucey will host an Online "Career in Law" Information Session for Leaving Certs at 12 noon on Saturday 23rd Jan. Aimed at those thinking of/or applying for #Law Degrees via the #CAO. #KateFleming (Solicitor, Director, Founder of #LawEd.ie, & Career Coach) will join Mary via CareerAhead fb page and students [...] The post Online “Career in Law” Information Session for Leaving Certs appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Upcoming Events in UCCby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 8:59 am
Just a quick note to highlight our upcoming CAO related events: CAO 2021 – Live Q&A session on Wednesday 20 January 3pm to 6pm. Register at www.ucc.ie/openday Quercus Scholarship applications closing date is 12 February 4.30pm. Mature and QQI Future Students – Live Q&As on Thursday 21 January (from 2pm to [...] The post Upcoming Events in UCC appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Webinar on Careers in Counselling, Social Care & Religionby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 8:53 am
FREE Webinar on Careers in Counselling, Social Care & Religion Who: LC 2021, Senior Cycle students, Parents & Guidance Counsellors When: Monday January 25th at 12.30pm to 1.30pm How: Registration required, register on www.synergycareers.ie and a link to access the Zoom meeting will then be sent [...] The post Webinar on Careers in Counselling, Social Care & Religion appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- OECD Teacher Newsletterby Tom Farrell on 20th January 2021 at 8:36 am
News and resources for teachers, January 2021 TEACHER NEWSLETTER What's inside: - What can we do to keep children safe online? - How can we help students tackle misinformation during COVID-19? - Finding a job in a pandemic: The challenge for school leavers - How have you adapted your teaching in the crisis? Tell us! [...] The post OECD Teacher Newsletter appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- Crumlin College of FE Virtual Open Daysby Tom Farrell on 19th January 2021 at 11:53 am
Crumlin College of FE Virtual Open Days The post Crumlin College of FE Virtual Open Days appeared first on Careers and Education News.
- WIT English Study Guides for Leaving Certificate Studentsby Tom Farrell on 19th January 2021 at 11:36 am
WIT English Study Guides for Leaving Certificate Students Othello Link: https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/Careers_PDF/OTHELLO_final.pdf King Lear Link: https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/News_PDF/WIT_STUDY_GUIDE_-_KING_LEAR.pdf The Tempest Link: https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/Courses_PDF/TEMPEST-final.pdf Hamlet Link: https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/News_PDF/WIT_STUDY_GUIDE_-_HAMLET2.pdf The post WIT English Study Guides for Leaving Certificate Students appeared first on Careers and Education News.
Classroom Guidance News
National website to counter bullying & cyberbullying has been redesigned.
As mentioned in previous posts, November 5th 2020 was the first UNESCO International Day against Violence & Bullying at School including Cyberbullying. To coincide with this, the national website to counter bullying & cyberbullying has been redesigned....
Low rates of contraceptive use linked to young people mostly reliant on their friends as a source of information on sex
Data from Growing up in Ireland, a longitudinal study which interviewed teenagers at 13 and 17 years of age has found that many teens are not getting advice on sex from their parents. "By age 13, 45 per cent of young people reported that they had discussed sex and...
Gaeilge24 – Speak Irish For A Day – 10th November 2020
Gaeilge24 is back again this year on Tuesday 10th November 2020. It's aim is to encourage young people to speak only Irish for 24 hours: at home, at school, around town & with friends in order to help open their minds and give them a positive experience of using...
UNESCO International day against violence & bullying at school.
According to Unesco, 1 in 3 students were bullied at school at least once in the last month. 5 November, is the first ever Int'l Day against Violence & Bullying at School Including Cyberbullying Today and everyday, we must remember to stand up for each other &...
Interviews – Preparation & Skills For Your Students
A good article in the Irish Times by Colin Gleeson: 'How to prepare for an interview in the Covid era' Combine the suggestions made here with our 'Interview' sections in Essential Guidance LCA Jobsearch Work Experience NFQ Level 4 or Work Experience NFQ Level 5 for...
Most young people are ‘afraid to say no to sex’, study on consent finds
The Irish Times reports "More than half of young people are “confused” about sexual consent and more than a quarter are getting their information on it online, including by watching pornography" “Over 58 per cent stated that many of the young people they work with do...
Should you consider a postgrad during the pandemic?
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...
How Finland starts its fight against fake news in primary schools
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...
Number of school leavers choosing apprenticeships doubles
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...
Schools have five years to phase out waiting lists under new rules
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