In this guest blog post OTC lecturer Niamh Delaney explains why health and social care professionals need to ensure that their knowledge is up date especially those working in services for people with disabilities. The small places Human rights are considered […]
In an era where data is hailed as the new currency, the importance of safeguarding personal information has never been more critical. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the landscape of data privacy is rife with challenges […]
Learning a second language has many benefits. First off, it allows you to communicate with more people. Secondly, it opens up a huge number of careers. As the world becomes increasingly globalised the need for staff that speak more than […]
Complementary and alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in Ireland. More and more health centres offer alternative therapy treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, bio energy, crystal healing, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu. These do not replace traditional medicine. Instead, they are […]
Why undertake a course in Career Coaching? Finding jobs can be hard when there is so much competition. Sometimes you may think you’re more than qualified for a job but you don’t get it. What can happen is that you […]
Ireland has come a long way in the last three decades. We’ve shifted from being a nation where homosexuality was illegal up to mid ‘90s, to our population gleefully voting ‘Yes’ for same-sex marriage. We’ve stopped exporting jobseekers by the […]
What is RPL and how does it work? Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that acknowledges and validates an individual’s existing skills, knowledge, and experiences gained through informal or non-formal learning. RPL provides an opportunity for individuals to have […]
A new year symbolizes fresh starts, renewed ambitions and recalibrated roadmaps guiding our futures. As you set professional goals for 2024, targeted learning sprint courses aka “micro credentials” offer rapid routes toward coveted promotions or career pivots no matter how […]
In our rapidly evolving economy, the ability to agilely adapt skillsets while juggling existing commitments is essential for workforce longevity. This demand for continual upskilling paired with constraints on time and finances spawns interest in alternative learning pathways like micro-credentials. […]
According to a recent report, skilled workers in life sciences, IT, construction, health and financial activities are amongst the most in demand and proving to be the most difficult to find to fill vacancies for employers as we move into […]