Employers rate Further Education Courses as highly as Degree Courses!
According to a recent survey carried out by the education authority, employers seem to be very impressed with graduates who have completed Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses. They also rate these further education courses as highly as degree courses so if you are completing a course with us or thinking of applying, you are definitely on the right track!
The survey asked more than 700 employers their overall thoughts on the quality of Higher and Further education training graduates and although the results are almost neck and neck, when broken down, further education rates slightly higher than college graduates.
Some of the skills employers were particularly impressed with where team-working skills, entrepreneurial skills, commercial awareness, verbal and written skills. Some of important personal attributes included reliability, positive attitudes and social awareness.
Companies did note that they will need more business and project managers and more marketing and sales skills in the future however, they are very impressed with the standard and competence of further education courses.
So, if you are not already enrolled on one of our courses, have a look at our extensive course list and start your journey towards your dream job! Employers will be very impressed with your qualification.