Sculpture course at Cork College of Further Education giving blind and partially sighted learners a chance to defy conventional limitations
Further education and training
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
‘I do get asked: do you feel that you missed out on the college experience? The answer: absolutely not,’ says one apprentice
No degree? No problem. Growing numbers of companies are looking beyond third-level qualification as a recruitment requirement
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get an offer
From PLCs to apprenticeships and private colleges, there have never been so many choices for school-leavers seeking a career path
Jacob Haskins didn’t have enough points to secure his first CAO choice so he took an alternative route to UCD
CAO offers: Estimated 80 per cent of college applicants will likely secure one of their top-three course preferences
Here are alternatives to explore when college offers disappoint - because the CAO is no longer the only game in town
Q&A: How does a traineeship work and am I eligible to apply?
Q&A: What areas are apprenticeships available in and would it be a right fit for me?
Attitudes to further education have changed in recent years, and today’s students have more options than ever before
Focus shifting from CAO points race and the pressure it puts on students to alternative routes to third-level education
New opportunities in a range of industries, supports for students with disadvantaged backgrounds and back to education allowances
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