Fight the Power! Climate Change Education: According to the UN, Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. “From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and […]
New data by hiring platform Indeed has revealed which jobs are the most difficult to attract staff. The study found that engineers and construction workers are the most difficult workers for employers to find at the moment. The analysis looked at Irish job postings from January 1st through to the end of April this year […]
Software development is the process of creating, designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, systems, or programs. It involves a series of activities and methodologies aimed at building reliable, efficient, and functional software that can be used on various devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. Software development typically begins with the identification […]
Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship can be thrilling yet daunting. With careful planning, creativity and hard work, anyone can turn a business idea into a thriving enterprise. But starting a successful company from scratch requires dedication, resilience and a strategic approach. Before diving in, it’s important to lay the proper groundwork to set your […]
For career-minded individuals looking to upskill to gain a promotion or reskill to change industries there are many options available when it comes to lifelong learning. Many of us are familiar with terms such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses but less is known about micro-credentials. So, what are they, how do they […]
Language is constantly evolving and brings new words into being on a daily basis. Some we use, some we don’t. Some become buzzwords. Some are hardly uttered. Some are here to stay. Some pass us by in the night. One that is definitely here to stay and has become a part and parcel of our […]
Life’s a céilí, so take an Irish Dancing course! Traditional Irish dancing is famous across the world, thanks to folk tales and Michael Flatley. Dancing is a great way to have fun and keep in shape, as well as connect with your roots, so consider an Irish Dance class a must for anyone interested in […]
What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that aims to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn by addressing the diverse needs, preferences, and abilities of individual learners. The concept of UDL originated in architecture, where “universal design” refers to the creation of environments and products […]
The demand for employees with a second language has significantly increased in recent years. This is an area where Ireland underperforms. Our European neighbours are far more likely that us to have at least two languages. Over ninety percent of people in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden can speak a second language. […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, a graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), continues to outline his career path into social care. In Part One of this series, I outlined how my entry into a career in Social Care has given me a career path from working frontline ‘in the trenches’, through mid-level management […]