GTI Open Day 2026: Live from Galway Technical Institute Open Day!
On Tuesday join Ronan Lardner on The Live Wire as we broadcast LIVE 12-3 PM at the GTI Open Day! This is the perfect chance to explore the amazing educational opportunities GTI has to offer.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! Ronan will bring you exclusive insights into the atmosphere, courses, and student life at GTI.
Galway Technical Institute are delighted to announce that their annual Open Day will take place this year on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, from 9am to 4pm, providing an opportunity for all prospective learners to view the facilities, speak with staff and students and have any queries addressed on the day.
GTI is a long established & highly regarded provider of Further Education & Training courses. We now live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives. Galway Technical Institute is dedicated to developing in its students the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an ever complex and ever-changing society. In this highly digitised society, transversal skills have never been more important and at GTI we are all about learning together. We aim to provide the launch pad for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education.
Courses which provide a blend of work placements, practical and applied learning are capturing the attention of students and employers. GTI provides the ideal starting point for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or progress to further and higher education. A one-year full-time programme at GTI offers learners the space to explore their future options whilst gaining valuable skills and qualifications. Check out www.gti.ie to view the extensive range of courses for autumn 2026.
Applicants who successfully complete their course at GTI and achieve the necessary entry requirements can apply for over 250 reserved QQI places in University of Galway. Places are offered on a competitive basis and are open to holders of relevant QQI awards. Equally all level 5 courses at GTI link in with degree courses in ATU and other Technological Universities in Ireland.
New courses include Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, Classroom Assistant, and Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention. Students can apply through CAO or at www.gti.ie. GTI is also one of the leading FE providers of Erasmus+ providing work placement opportunities to over 100 students annually. These work placements are fully funded and give students the experience of living and working not only in Europe but also internationally.
For those interested in gaining a qualification and commencing work, GTI offers courses in Business, Social Care, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Animal Care/Science – Dog Grooming, Special Needs Assisting, Nursing & Healthcare. GTI welcomes applications from both school leavers and mature learners who wish to retrain or up-skill. Visit the GTI website for full details of all courses. Applications can be made directly on GTI’s website at www.gti.ie or at www.fetch.ie
Make things happen for you at GTI in 2026.
Start your education & training journey with GTI. Meet with students and staff and find out more. GTI's links to Higher Education, Apprenticeships & Employment, and explore our fantastic facilities, Erasmus+ opportunities, projects for applied learning along with much more.... For more information visit www.gtiopenday.com.
Galway Technical Institute is part of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board and Funded by SOLAS.
Phone: 091 581342 Email [email protected]
