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Recognition of prior learning is enabling access to education
Sarah McIntosh
Further learning is now a reality for many – including farmers – as skills and experience are acknowledged.
Recognition of prior learning is enabling access to education
Employment-based postgraduate programme
23 April 2025 Education
Employment-based postgraduate programme
Academia can work with industry to address an identified skills need trough postgraduate and master’s degrees, allowing employees to work and learn at the same time, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Learn the craft of thatching on new course
23 April 2025 Careers
Learn the craft of thatching on new course
A new course offers hope for the future of Ireland’s beautiful vernacular cottages.
‘My job takes me straight to the horse’s mouth’
Equine dentist Casey Phair fought tooth and nail to earn her qualification...and it’s paying off now.
16 April 2025 Careers
Coolmore Stud hosts careers day for over 700 students
The racing and bloodstock giant directly employs over 1,300 staff in south Tipperary.
16 April 2025 Recruitment
Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
While almost 80% of students in Ireland participate in transition year, it’s important to weigh up the options, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education
Inclusion programme is having a positive impact
An initiative aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities by bridging gaps in community education is changing lives, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education
‘I’ve never been a person to think that a job is for life’
From farm manager to branch manager for Tirlán CountryLife, Tommie Campbell discusses why he took on a new challenge and pivoted his career.
9 April 2025 Recruitment
Women coming back to the workforce
Returning to the workplace can be an intimidating prospect for some women but there are programmes in place providing support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
What does the future for jobs in the dairy industry?
With recent job cuts in the dairy sector, industry leaders give their perspective on employment challenges and opportunities for graduates and professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
Industry movers and shakers
We meet the people who are taking the agri-jobs sector by storm with their new roles this month.
26 March 2025 Careers
‘Catastrophic impact of waiting lists’ for children with additional needs
Some 14,221 children with additional needs are long overdue for an assessment of needs, and these delays can have long-term effects.
26 March 2025 Education