Brian Mooney to speak at Pathways 2023

Brian Mooney, Education and Careers Commentator. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy

Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe

An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.
The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs.
Attendees will also have the chance to win a free heat loss survey with thermal imaging technologies, worth up to €900.
Dr Orla Nic Suibhne of the SEAI will provide assistance with filling out retrofitting grants, and give flash presentations on home energy grants. Local solar energy firm JFW Renewables will bring along a solar PV panel to view, and provide expert advice on how to generate clean, green energy from daylight. Thermal energy assessor Dan Slevin from Snughome will reveal how a heat loss survey incorporating thermal imaging technologies can drastically reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in your home or business. If you are looking to replace your boiler, Unitherm, one of Ireland’s leading specialists in air-to-water heat pump systems, will talk you through efficient heating systems using renewable sources.
"As we prepare for the winter months ahead, it is an excellent time to think about insulating your home or installing solar PV panels on your roof to generate your own electricity," Dr Nic Suibhne said. "SEAI have a fantastic range of home energy grants to help get you started on your retrofit journey."
Information will also be disseminated about grants supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

Brian Mooney, Education and Careers Commentator. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library. The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs. Attendees will also have the chance to win a free heat loss survey with thermal imaging technologies, worth up to €900. Dr Orla Nic Suibhne of the SEAI will provide assistance with filling out retrofitting grants, and give flash presentations on home energy grants. Local solar energy firm JFW Renewables will bring along a solar PV panel to view, and provide expert advice on how to generate clean, green energy from daylight. Thermal energy assessor Dan Slevin from Snughome will reveal how a heat loss survey incorporating thermal imaging technologies can drastically reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in your home or business. If you are looking to replace your boiler, Unitherm, one of Ireland’s leading specialists in air-to-water heat pump systems, will talk you through efficient heating systems using renewable sources. "As we prepare for the winter months ahead, it is an excellent time to think about insulating your home or installing solar PV panels on your roof to generate your own electricity," Dr Nic Suibhne said. "SEAI have a fantastic range of home energy grants to help get you started on your retrofit journey." Information will also be disseminated about grants supported by the European Regional Development Fund.

Education Expert, and former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors in Ireland, Brian Mooney will be one of the guest speakers at this years Pathways 2023, the West of Ireland’s largest colleges and careers event, to be held in The Galmont Hotel, Galway on September 26, 2023.

Brian is recognised as one of the foremost experts in the country on advising students on the many options open to them, as they complete their second level education.

He is excited about his forthcoming visit to Galway — speaking to The Advertiser this week, he said he is looking forward to meeting the 1,500 students attending the Pathways colleges and careers event this year.

“I get so much energy from meeting and talking to students face to face. It’s such a joy when they email or text me when they get their college offer and tell me that my advice was crucial in helping them make the right decision.

“Even after nearly fifty years working with and supporting students, every new one I engage with is a challenge to ensure that I capture the essence of their hopes and dreams and translate that into practical career/course steps to realise that life journey.”

Brian believes Pathways 2023 offers senior cycle second level students, particularly Leaving Certs, a great opportunity to meet with colleges they may attend and also future potential employers in this region.

Pathways 2023 will include many exhibitors and speakers on a wide variety of potential careers from apprenticeships to joining An Garda Siochána, careers in the Defence Forces to qualifying in nursing, recruitment companies to studying in Europe, to a host of third level institutions which will be in attendance.

These colleges include University of Galway, ATU, Maynooth University, UCD, DCU, UL, TCD, MSLETB, GRETB, Galway Business School, Teaching Council of Ireland, the Imperial College London and others. Local employers exhibiting include Fidelity Investments, Romero Games, Boston Scientific among others.

“I am so excited when I look at the range of exhibitors at this year’s Pathways event. They cover every possible career path a student can aspire to,” Brian added.

“Minister for Higher and Further Education Simon Harris has rapidly expanded the opportunities open to all learners and I am looking forward to speaking to him as part of Pathways 23 about the enhanced opportunities this generation of students will have access to. Those attending Pathways this year will be able to look and listen to that conversation during their visit to the exhibition.”

Calling all 2024 Leaving Cert students The Pathways Colleges and Careers event, run in association with itag (Innovation Technology Atlantec Galway ) will be held in The Galmont Hotel, Galway on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, from 9.30am to 2 pm.

The purpose of the event is to inform senior cycle second level students on the options available to them once they leave school. It is particularly beneficial for leaving cert students, and also 5th year and TY students.

For tickets or more information, phone 091 530951, or email pathways@advertiser.ie.

 

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