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Searching for your dream career? Discover success stories every week on "How to Become" on Midlands Today and podcast, thanks to Lir Business Services and Portarlington Further Education.
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Episodes
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How To Become - Making a Lasting Impression
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
The Loose Cannons welcome Frances Gallagher from Lir Business Services and Training Centre in Mullingar. With her extensive experience she offers advice on how to make a lasting impression on potential employers.
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How to Become - Upskilling
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
In this episode, our dynamic duo, Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes, dive into the world of upskilling and find out the courses that are available here in the midlands.
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How to Become a Solicitor
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
On this morning's How To Become we delve into the legal world. The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes meets Matt Shaw from Kelly Caulfield Shaw Solicitors in Mullingar. He says there now many different ways to get into the industry.
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How to Become a Jockey
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Helen Stynes of Midlands 103's Loose Cannons talks to Cheltenham-winning jockey and TV pundit Lisa O'Neill about how she got into horse racing
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How to Become a Physiotherapist
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Midlands Physiotherapist Chris Coombs says as players and athletes are bigger and strong than ever before, there is more chance of them picking up injuries.
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How to Become a Chef
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Do people really shout and scream at each other? Mary Sherwin from the Midlands 103’s Loose Cannons has been speaking with John Coffey, owner of Thyme Restaurant in Athlone, about his career.
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How to Become a Caprenter
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
The Midlands 103 Loose Cannons dive deep into the world of Carpentry
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How to Become a Teacher
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Jacinta Gallagher and Ann Bennett join the Loose Cannons and discuss how to become a Teacher.
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How to Become an Animator
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
A Laois man, who worked on feature aminations like Shrek and Chicken Run, says sometimes he wonders how he made it in the industry.
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How To Become a Private Investigator
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
How To Become a Private Investigator
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How to Become a Comedian
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
On this episode, Mary Sherwin turns her attention to what it is like to work as a comedian. She's been chatting with Limerick funny man Karl Spain who says he got interested in comedy when he was a teenager.
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How to Become a Fashion Designer
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
A Laois Fashion Designer says she started her business with a €2,000 loan from her local credit union. Heidi Higgins says while it was hard work, it was worth it.
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How to Become an Addiction & Bereavement Counsellor
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
On today’s How To Become, the Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes meet Peter Martin, a bereavement and addiction counsellor from Mullingar.
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How To Become a Hairdresser
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
The Midlands 103 Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes met with Kevin Hogan from The Company Hair Salon, Portlaoise to find out what it takes to be a Hairdresser.
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How to become a HGV Driver
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
On this episode of How to become, Mary and Helen are joined by Debbie Kelly who works with Dunne Haulage based in Co. Kildare
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How to become a beautician
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
The Midlands 103 Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes, are on the hunt to find out what is the best industry to work in. They met with Caitriona Hughes from Reveal Beauty and Health in Tullamore to discover the pros and cons of being a beautician.
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How to become an Auctioneer
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
On the first episode of How to become, Mary and Helen are joined by John Leahy of Leahy Midland Auctioneers and BER Assessors.