College Of Further Education

‘It gave me the opportunity to break down barriers’ - Eileen Flynn

Further Education: Newly appointed senator says a piece of paper is no proof of anyone’s ability to make a success of themselves

Further education courses boost students’ chances of graduating from third level

Quarter of institute of technology students now come from further education sector

It’s 2020, so where’s our virtual and augmented learning?

VR and AR hold great promise for education but the cost of the technologies is a barrier

My PLC journey: Kate Stitt

A short segment on a TV programme led me to a course in costume design and I’m really excited about the future

Alternative career routes boost options for school-leavers

Practical, hands-on courses offer career progression and skills enhancement outside the traditional CAO system

What is further education and training?

FET was the Cinderella of options for school leavers – but it’s had a massive makeover and is a stronger choice than ever before

’Like many 18 year olds, I hadn’t a clue what I wanted to do with my life’

My education journey: Needless to say, I didn’t last past first year, after which I dropped out and worked in retail

Alternatives to CAO: Can they be a good first choice – even for high-points students?

Third-level is not the only option after the Leaving Cert – there are other opportunities out there

CAO 2019: What to do if you didn’t receive the offer you wanted?

It is worth taking time to think about your options as there is no one route into a career

Call for students who fall ill during exams to be allowed postpone

Fewer than 40 sat Leaving Cert papers in July under pilot scheme for bereaved pupils

80-year-old Leaving Cert student delighted with his results

Retired piano technician who left secondary school at the age of 14 sat higher level English

Didn’t get what you hoped for? Nine choices to ponder

The class of 2019 have more options than ever before

Sitting the Leaving Cert aged 80: ‘A great journey. I feel very enriched’

Dubliner Anthony Lynam is one of the oldest students to ever sit the State exams

Job hunt: 34 ways to get that role

From LinkedIn to interview tips, we examine what steps you can take to stand out from the crowd

Ask Brian: Is a PLC course a good option for studying science?

Many colleges set aside places for students who have completed Post-Leaving Cert courses

Racial bias, Irish-style: ‘Everywhere I turned was like a brick wall’

Aderemi Abdioye changed his name after years of applying for ‘every job possible’

College not the only option as interest in further-education sector grows

Further education expanding to offer apprenticeship and traineeship programmes in finance and IT

School building firm paid €60m since safety flaws first flagged in 2015

Western Building Systems still constructing schools while litigation over four under way

CV and interview: How to stand out from the crowd

Jobseekers can take steps to maximise their chances of getting hired

Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee

Ballyfermot College of Further Education graduate: ‘There are no straight lines in life’

Five questions to ask about Further Education

There are hundreds of options to choose from but a little research will go a long way

Earn while you learn: What you need to know about apprenticeships

Structured training programmes allow you to earn as you work towards a qualification

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