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Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Sarah McIntosh
Auctioneers play a major role in the agricultural sector in rural Ireland, and there are many different pathways into this vital career, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Tried ’n’ tested – how students can make the most of mocks
5 February 2025 Education
Tried ’n’ tested – how students can make the most of mocks
A trial run provides Junior and Leaving Cert pupils with the opportunity to take stock of their knowledge and practise exam day timings ahead of the big tests over the summer, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Industry ‘talent drain’ in the pharmacy sector
29 January 2025 Recruitment
Industry ‘talent drain’ in the pharmacy sector
The lack of career progression has left 21% of pharmacists looking for other roles, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland
Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
29 January 2025 Education
Industry movers and shakers
2025 is off to a flying start with plenty of movement in the industry and new appointments, writes Sarah McIntosh.
29 January 2025 Careers
Let a tertiary degree take you on the right path
There are many educational pathways outside of the CAO race, but students can be unaware these opportunities in rural towns even exist, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 January 2025 Education
‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’
A farm technician apprenticeship is a practical way to gain a formal qualification in the agriculture sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 January 2025 Education
CAO guide: the 2025 application process
Before starting the process of selecting courses it’s important for students to take time to think about what they want to do after leaving school, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: don’t miss out on additional supports
The HEAR and DARE scheme is in place to break down barriers to third-level education. It is important students get their application in, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: top advice for filling out your CAO application
Eileen Keleghan, head of communications at CAO, offers students advice on what to remember when completing the application, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view
Two students who are currently studying new agri-food related courses share their experiences, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
Platform for international educational programmes
Global projects educating young people on agriculture and food sustainability took centre stage at the World Food Forum in Rome, writes Sarah McIntosh
8 January 2025 Education