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Supports available for students with learning disabilities
Sarah McIntosh
There are many supports available for students with learning disabilities to help them reach their full academic potential while studying at higher education.
18 January 2023 Careers
The roadmap to college
Sarah McIntosh has some important advice and dates for students applying through the CAO application for college this year.
18 January 2023 Careers
CAO application, what you need to know and do at this stage
Guidance counsellor Eoin Houlihan outlines the various deadlines and processes involved in the CAO application.
Apprenticeships: a practical career pathway
Apprenticeships are a great alternative way to progress your education. Teagasc is currently developing four agriculture apprenticeships providing a practical career pathway, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 January 2023 Careers
Agri Careers: Getting ready for college financially
There is no doubt that third level education puts a financial burden on individuals and families. It’s important to have a look at the costs and what supports are available.
18 January 2023 Careers
The future of science is bright
Sarah McIntosh outlines her top picks from the 2023 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which is back in person after two virtual years.
18 January 2023 Careers
ASA hosts online graduate assembly
An informative Agricultural Science Association event for graduates has provided financial and career advice to young people working in the industry, writes Sarah McIntosh.
17 January 2023 News
Agri jobs: multiple dairy roles as calving nears
The Irish Farmers Journal has compiled some of the latest roles available in the farm sector this week.
14 January 2023 News
Men hold the majority of senior positions in Agri-Food companies
As gender pay gap reporting comes to light for companies with over 250 employees, the agri-food sector is seeing gender inequality in hourly pay and senior positions. Sarah McIntosh writes
11 January 2023 Education
Young entrepreneur building agribusinesses
At 27, Noel Walsh is CEO of Agvance Ltd and Animal Farmacy; working to develop sustainable brands within the Food and Agri Industry, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 January 2023 Careers
Agri Aware’s popular primary school programme is open for registrations
Agri Aware launched its popular primary schools programme Incredible Edibles with the help of Meath all-Ireland football stars.
4 January 2023 News
Teagasc and Department fess up on gender pay
New gender pay gap legislation has meant Teagasc and the Department of Agriculture have had to publish the latest information from their payroll.
4 January 2023 News