A career in insurance?

The Insurance Institute of Ireland (III), which provides insurance education in Ireland, says it has noticed a recent increase in interest in the insurance industry in recent times. Paula Hodson, director of development services at the III says that at careers fairs all over the country, students from all backgrounds – data analysts to accountants and historians – have been approaching the III to find out more about entry paths to the industry. A new apprenticeship scheme in insurance for school leavers is expected to launch in late 2016.

Bullying at work

New research carried out by the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre has found that bullying is the cause of one in ten dismissals in workplaces in Ireland, and 53% of companies do not have appropriate bullying policies in place. The research looks at profiles and outcomes of 99 work-related cases taken to the Employment Appeals Tribunal under the Unfair Dismissals Acts between June 2013 and September 2015, in which bullying is referenced by claimants.

Open Morning at GMIT Mayo

GMIT Mayo will be running an open morning for secondary school students, teachers, parents and mature students on 13 November from 10am to 1pm. Visitors will have an opportunity to participate in workshops and to learn about the many supports available to students during college. If you have any queries or to book a place, contact anne.donnelly@gmit.ie