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Maynooth University
Ready to upskill or pursue a new career path? New skills-based courses on offer starting early 2021 Are you currently without work, thinking of returning to learning, or interested in acquiring new skills relevant to your current role? Maynooth University is now offering a suite of accredited skillsbased courses for these uncertain times.
For more information: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/professionalcourses/stimulus
MU is pleased to participate in the Government’s €47.5m “July Stimulus” programme for higher education skills-related courses. During this academic year, we are offering a suite of short, flexible yet focused courses in the following key areas:
Digital Business
starts January
Design Thinking
starts January
Sustainable Business & Responsible Management
starts February
Introduction to Law
starts February
Whistleblowing Law & Practice
starts February
Organizational Change
starts May
Strategic Leadership
starts May
Each course will be delivered flexibly, over several intensive daylong or half-day workshops, via online or blended teaching. Participants who complete these short courses will obtain an accredited certificate. They also are part of MU postgraduate degree programmes, making them an ideal first step on your journey back to education or as a “taster” of a new educational journey. Applicants should meet normal postgraduate requirements or demonstrate relevant experience.
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Putting Mentoring on the MAP Encourage mentees’ strengths and help them work on their weaknesses
Funded by the HEA Innovation and Transformation project “Future Ready,” MU launched an Alumni Mentoring Programme in October 2020 as a joint initiative by the Experiential Learning Office, Access Office and Development and Alumni Relations Office. This programme will see mentors (former students with professional experience) provide one-on-one career-focused support, inspiration, and guidance to mentees current Maynooth Access students.
Develop their confidence and networking skills
Provide insight into potential career opportunities
The purpose of the MU Alumni Mentoring Programme is to support the development of student preparedness for work, life and engaged citizenship through informed career insights and empowering students to achieve their career aims. It also seeks to advance the networking propensity of MU students from underrepresented groups. Starting as a pilot project this year, the hope is to expand the project to reach more MU students in 2021-2022.
