2005 Press Releases

08 Nov 2005

UCC's Careers Service hosts Education Expo, 17 November



UCC's Careers Service will host its first Education Expo on Thursday, 17 November. The Expo is a one-stop shop for information on postgraduate teacher training in Ireland and abroad, both for primary and post-primary teaching.  Open to the general public as well as students and graduates of UCC, the Expo should also be of interest to those already studying the Higher Diploma in Education or who have recently qualified.  A number of agencies recruiting graduate teachers will be present.

According to Mary Mc Nulty, Deputy of the Careers Service, UCC "This Expo should be of great benefit to any student or graduate interested in teacher training both primary and post primary in Ireland or the UK.  The Expo provides an opportunity to meet with education providers face to face and have all your questions answered individually" said Ms McNulty.

Exhibitors at the Fair will include:
Post-primary Graduate Programmes in Ireland
The Central Applications Office (CAO), Galway who process applications for the Higher Diploma in Education for the following colleges: University College Cork, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Galway; National University of Ireland, Maynooth.  
The Dept of Education in UCC and the Admissions Office from UL will also be available to answer queries.

Graduate Diplomas in Primary Education in Ireland
The Department of Education and Science who process applications for St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra; Mary Immaculate College, Limerick; Coláiste Mhuire Marino, and Froebel College, Blackrock. Colleges in attendance include Mary Immaculate College and Coláiste Mhuire, Dublin.

Graduate Teacher Training both Primary and Post Primary in the UK
The Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) act on behalf of universities, colleges of higher education and certain groups of schools in England, Wales and Scotland to process applications for entry to their pre-service Postgraduate or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses. Colleges in attendance will include Edge Hill and Sir Charles Lucas Arts College, UK.

Recruitment Support
A number of organisations/associations will be present to offer advice on recruitment   and employment for graduates and include the Association of Managers of Catholic Secondary Schools in Ireland and Medway Council, Teacher Recruitment, MPS Education UK and Retronix, UK.

The Education Expo takes place on Thursday, 17 November in the Multifunctional Hall, Student Centre/Áras na Mac Léinn from 4.00-7.00pm.

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