New CAO figures show that students are opting to study for careers linked to construction. Architecture, engineering and business courses are popular for students entering college this autumn. It is expected that applications for higher degree courses linked to the built environment will increase by 20 percent in the next month. Engineering and technology should […]
One in ten Dubliners have engaged in lifelong learning. That’s more than twice as many people in Ireland’s south-east, mid-east and border regions. Lifelong learning and upskilling helps adults achieve their career ambitions, stay relevant to the jobs market and learn new skills. At the end of 2015, a total of 177, 330 Irish adults […]
It might be a while before we have robots to bring us tea – we can but dream – but robotic process automation (RPA) could radically change our work lives. That’s according to Martin Weiss, EY’s robotics leader for the EMEIA region. In many ways automation has already changed the nature of work. It just […]
Two thirds of people feel the Government should do more to encourage the Irish public to engage in courses and further education, feeling that grants, subsidies or tax credits should be given. That’s one of the key findings of Careers Unlimited’s January 2017 ‘Courses & Training’ survey. The survey was completed by over 1200 users […]
Got a few minutes to complete our survey? The Courses and Training in Ireland Survey 2017 tracks people’s experience of part-time courses, adult education and training options in Ireland. As more and more people choose to change careers later in life, or add to their skill set with further education, it is important to examine […]
Knowledge may be no burden, but it is rarely free. The Digital Garage is offering free tutorials from Google on a range of digital skills. This is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your skills or learn something completely new. There are tutorials on topics like using websites, online marketing, social media and more. […]
Nearly half of Irish SME owners will have staff Christmas parties this year. This marks an increase of 10 per cent compared with the same period last year. The figures come from the in the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer survey. Christmas parties cancelled during recession “Christmas parties have fallen victim to the recession over the […]
