UCC's Careers Service will host its second Education Expo on Thursday,
9 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 McNulty, Deputy Head 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 include:
Post-Primary Graduate Programmes in Ireland:
The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) who process applications for
the Higher Postgraduate Diploma in Education for the following Universities: University
College Cork, University College Dublin, National University of
Ireland, Galway; National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
The Department of Education, 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;
Colaiste Mhuire Marino, and Froebel College, Blackrock. Colleges in
attendance include Mary Immaculate College.
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 Post-Graduate or Professional Graduate
Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses. Colleges in attendance will
include Edge Hill University and Liverpool Hope University.
Recruitment Support:
A number of organisations/associations will be present to offer advice
on recruitment and employment for graduates. Included are 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 9 November in the
Multifunctional Hall, Student Centre/Aras na Mac Leinn from
4.00-7.00pm.
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