Great news for any students considering doing a PLC course or Pre University course through Sligo College of Further Education (SligoCFE) this year! SligoCFE have removed fees from all the Level 5 or 6 Pre-University courses they offer. This means you could do a course for FREE starting in September 2023 and gain a Level…
What is a Tertiary Degree? A tertiary course is a new pathway for students to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. They start in an Education and Training Board (ETB) and continue in a Higher Education Institution (HEI), resulting in the award of a degree. This means that for a lot of students, they can start their…
SUSI is the main college grant available to students going to college. Every year a huge volume of students apply to SUSI for their college grant. Eligibility for the grant is based on certain criteria, see below: Nationality Residency Previous education and progression An approved course in an approved institution (college) Income Limit – household…
The Student Leap Card is the national student travel card and provides discounts on fares for Go-Ahead Ireland, Dublin Bus, Luas, Bus Éireann, DART, Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) and a selection of other private transport operators in Ireland. All 16-18 year olds and 24+ year olds who are in full-time third level education, including…
Great new for student nurses and midwives – the Government has recently introduced additional accommodation, meal and uniform allowances under the newly enhanced Travel and Subsistence Scheme. Under the new scheme additional supports are to include: New €500 annual allowance for meals and subsistence. Student nurses and midwives in years 1 to 3…
With Young Adult and Student Leap Cards, you can save up to 50% on public transport fares across all TFI public transport services, like Bus Eireann or Irish Rail. If you have an NFC enabled iPhone 7 or Android phone, you can also download the Leap Top Up app and use it to add credit…
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS A GREAT SUCCESS During the Halloween break we ran workshops for young people aged 13 to 17 years on Babysitting Training and Upcycling with Arts and Crafts. Everyone enjoyed getting together meeting new people, being creative while learning new skills and techniques. Great fun was had by all! …
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? NEED MORE INFORMATION……..? Sligo Youth Information are here to help…watch our video and find our how we can help you. Click on link to see more and give us a call…. https://youtu.be/Fn5JRZFm_H8
Interview Skills Top Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8KChlPemZU&t=16s A Successful interview is all about practicing and researching the job and company. Dress smart and dress the part, Practice answering questions, How to answer questions.
HOW TO CREATE A GOOD CV – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoN-0QqcpOM Step by Step video video created to help young people write a CV who do not have a lot of work experience. Tips on good CV layout, identifying skills from unpaid work and activities, matching skills and experience to job description and lots more advice for getting…