FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get a CAO offer
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
Many universities have expanded the number of places available on first year courses
Effective financial planning is essential for students to develop a realistic budget
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
Nursing offers a career where you can directly impact people’s lives and make a tangible difference
Unsure about what path to take after the Leaving Cert Sean McGreal sat down with Westport College of Further Education
Studying overseas: Gregory Hendricken Phelan (23) from the Carlow-Wicklow border is in his final year at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
‘I do get asked: do you feel that you missed out on the college experience? The answer: absolutely not,’ says one apprentice
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get an offer
Undertaking a related QQI or PLC course is an excellent option for students wishing to pursue Stem courses
Q&A: How does a traineeship work and am I eligible to apply?
Attitudes to further education have changed in recent years, and today’s students have more options than ever before
Q&A: What areas are apprenticeships available in and would it be a right fit for me?
New opportunities in a range of industries, supports for students with disadvantaged backgrounds and back to education allowances
Smart Choices: Heidi Higgins decided the best way into fashion would be via an art course at the Abbeyleix FET Centre
Continuous education and training essential for lifelong success in rapidly evolving society
Steps include conducting a self-assessment of strengths, skills and competencies, and researching additional training opportunities
Online learning accommodates different learning styles and offers flexibility to students who can learn at their own pace.
Make sure you take full advantage of open days by asking as many questions as possible
Many courses have progression links to higher education programmes
Much has changed for post-secondary students over the past decade, with plenty of choices now available
Science and engineering proving popular among those undertaking PLCs
Rebecca Ryan has completed a bookkeeping and payroll course and is now undertaking an apprenticeship
Applying for a further education course can be a first step towards a higher level qualification
New apprenticeships in a range of industries, supports for students with disadvantaged backgrounds and back to education allowances
Further education and training options are available for anyone who is over 16 who wants to learn new skills or enhance existing skills
Graduate profile: Bonga Dlamini O’Carroll completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland apprenticeship
A diverse range of courses are on offer for prospective students
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