The new Europass platform featuring an online e-Portfolio is now available and made up of a set of online tools to help users communicate their skills, qualifications and experiences and manage their career in a fast changing world. Europass is an important element of the European Skills Agenda taking a first step in delivering on […]

When it comes to you choosing a career path, the route that often comes to mind is full time study in either a college or university. While many of you will take this route, it may not be suitable for everyone. So, what options are there for those who want to consider alternatives or who […]

 WE ARE NOW RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY, AIR CORPS AND NAVAL SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY LOG ON TO WWW.MILITARY.IE CAREERS IN THE IRISH DEFENCE FORCES The Irish Defence Forces is the military of Ireland. We encompass the Army, the Naval Service, the Air Corps and the Reserve Defence Forces. The Army is […]

Dunmore Adventure is an award winning, purpose built Adventure Centre with a difference! Nestled in the sheltered waters of Stony Cove in the beautiful fishing village of Dunmore East, Co Waterford, all activities take place on site. The purpose built centre was established 28 years ago, and has grown from strength to strength year after […]

17 year old Julie Reddan is encouraging young people to get involved with Habitat for Humanity, after returning from an inspiring experience supporting the organisation’s work in Romania. Julie spent two weeks in Comanesti, working beside local people to build homes for the most vulnerable communities. Funds raised in Ireland are supporting those families most […]

In September Dunboyne College of Further Education commenced its 17th year of offering a quality education product to Meath, west Dublin, north Kildare and surrounding areas. We have grown to over 960 students doing QQI level 5 and 6 courses at our campus in Dunboyne Business Park. Students mainly complete one of fifty programmes that […]

In 2019, the Central Statistics Office launched its “Because you told us” campaign, encouraging households to participate in CSO surveys. The information your household gives us means we can create a very accurate picture of Ireland, our lives, our economy, our health and our happiness. If your household is asked, please take part in a […]

The European Council New Europass Decision 2018, provided an EU level framework to support the development of a new online platform with web-based tools and relevant information for learners, workers and job-seekers across the EU. The aim of the new decision is to help individuals manage their careers and studies, support transparency and understanding of […]

The Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge teaches and tests the financial literacy of Ireland’s secondary school students. In November 2019, Bank of Ireland launched the Money Smarts Challenge, a new secondary school competition that sees students learn essential Financial Wellbeing skills while competing for the chance to win the top prize of €25,000 for […]

A Different Pathway Through Second Level Education in Ireland Youthreach provides early school leavers aged 15-20, with opportunities to acquire certification through QQI accredited courses. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020, it focuses on the holistic development of the […]