Success Stories

Vitoria Alves – Inclusive Education Practice Graduate Becomes Braille Bricks Ambassador supported by the LEGO® Foundation

Vitoria is now an ambassador for Braille Bricks supported by the LEGO Foundation in partnership with Vision Ireland.

Margaret Drennan: Navigating Career Change with Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care

“I loved the course, it was very supportive with so much help from students and tutors. I am really proud of myself."

Sinead Finnerty – Going ‘Above and Beyond My Dream’ with Early Childhood Care and Education

"I cannot thank all the amazing tutors at Portobello enough, for providing me with the opportunity to go above and beyond my dream."

Lorraine Dempsey – Pride and New Career Opportunities with BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education Degree

"The flexibility of it being an online course along with being able to work at my own pace suited my lifestyle of working full time."

Zuzana O’Sullivan – ‘I wanted to go back to work’ Finding Purpose in Career Change with Early Learning & Care Qualification

"I am happy I made this decision as I can work and look after my family at the same time without any regrets."

Lorraine Flaherty – Researching Outdoor Sleeping in Early Years with BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education

"I work in-person on weekdays and having classes online allows me to be able to attend classes in the comfort of my own home."

Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying

"I found new opportunities and a profound sense of accomplishment and purpose, fueling my ongoing commitment to lifelong learning."

Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others

"The ECCE level 6 allows me to work in a preschool and I still have my SNA qualification that I can use later on."

Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies

My MA has been highly regarded by employers and has played a significant role in securing a Curriculum Manager/Head of Department role.

Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies

"Now I have the confidence and acknowledgement in my own expertise as a result of my journey through the Master's."

Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team

"The course allowed me to follow my passion for preparing and enhancing the outdoor environment for children's play."

Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute

"This course is a challenge to me and I feel that it is the next step I need to take to progress within this sector"

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