Who should consider an FE course?
Education for life is about so much more than progressing exclusively through third-level education
What’s stopping better information on schools?
A secondary school education is not defined by academic performance alone
Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen: Our friendship and the personal crisis that deepened it
The Aisling authors’ relationship grew stronger after McLysaght entered psychiatric care
What to study? Take your pick
From science to music, diverse range of courses offers options for all interests
Further Education: an established route to higher education
Post-Leaving Cert (PLC) courses now a first choice for students of all ages
‘A PLC was the best decision I ever made’
Harry McCann on how the course contributed to his progress, growth and success
Former mid-tier Kinahan member convicted of laundering crime cash
Judge tells Sean Ruth ‘paying your taxes is part of being a good citizen’
Breda O’Brien: Why the class of 2020 should consider further education
Undervalued system offers lots of opportunities to progress to higher education in Ireland and abroad
‘It’s about being agile with your qualifications’
Further Education Colleges seeing greater interest in pandemic-related courses
‘It gave me the opportunity to break down barriers’ - Eileen Flynn
Further Education: Newly appointed senator says a piece of paper is no proof of anyone’s ability to make a success of themselves
Further education courses boost students’ chances of graduating from third level
Quarter of institute of technology students now come from further education sector
It’s 2020, so where’s our virtual and augmented learning?
VR and AR hold great promise for education but the cost of the technologies is a barrier
My PLC journey: Kate Stitt
A short segment on a TV programme led me to a course in costume design and I’m really excited about the future
Alternative career routes boost options for school-leavers
Practical, hands-on courses offer career progression and skills enhancement outside the traditional CAO system
What is further education and training?
FET was the Cinderella of options for school leavers – but it’s had a massive makeover and is a stronger choice than ever before
’Like many 18 year olds, I hadn’t a clue what I wanted to do with my life’
My education journey: Needless to say, I didn’t last past first year, after which I dropped out and worked in retail
Alternatives to CAO: Can they be a good first choice – even for high-points students?
Third-level is not the only option after the Leaving Cert – there are other opportunities out there
CAO 2019: What to do if you didn’t receive the offer you wanted?
It is worth taking time to think about your options as there is no one route into a career
Call for students who fall ill during exams to be allowed postpone
Fewer than 40 sat Leaving Cert papers in July under pilot scheme for bereaved pupils
80-year-old Leaving Cert student delighted with his results
Retired piano technician who left secondary school at the age of 14 sat higher level English
Didn’t get what you hoped for? Nine choices to ponder
The class of 2019 have more options than ever before
Sitting the Leaving Cert aged 80: ‘A great journey. I feel very enriched’
Dubliner Anthony Lynam is one of the oldest students to ever sit the State exams
Job hunt: 34 ways to get that role
From LinkedIn to interview tips, we examine what steps you can take to stand out from the crowd
Ask Brian: Is a PLC course a good option for studying science?
Many colleges set aside places for students who have completed Post-Leaving Cert courses
Racial bias, Irish-style: ‘Everywhere I turned was like a brick wall’
Aderemi Abdioye changed his name after years of applying for ‘every job possible’
College not the only option as interest in further-education sector grows
Further education expanding to offer apprenticeship and traineeship programmes in finance and IT
School building firm paid €60m since safety flaws first flagged in 2015
Western Building Systems still constructing schools while litigation over four under way
CV and interview: How to stand out from the crowd
Jobseekers can take steps to maximise their chances of getting hired
Nora Twomey: From school drop-out to Oscar nominee
Ballyfermot College of Further Education graduate: ‘There are no straight lines in life’
Five questions to ask about Further Education
There are hundreds of options to choose from but a little research will go a long way
Earn while you learn: What you need to know about apprenticeships
Structured training programmes allow you to earn as you work towards a qualification
Thousands opt for further education programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships
Practical, hands-on courses offer career progression and skills enhancement outside traditional CAO system
Alternatives to university: from further to higher education
There are plenty of options available to school-leavers who don’t go to university
CAO 2018: Pause. Take a breath. Hold off. Then, consider your options
If you didn't get the place you wanted there are alternative routes to the career you want
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