Feeder Schools: Why are further education and training progression rates not included?
Further education and training is a category that includes Post-Leaving Cert (PLC), apprenticeship and traineeship courses
Further education and training
Why are so many students and parents oblivious to the opportunities in the Further Education system?
There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert
Should you be considering further education and training as an attractive pathway?
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For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
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My job is at risk but I can’t afford to go back to college. What other options are there?
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FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
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Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
What can you do when there’s never been so much choice?
There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
Alternative pathways: more than 1,500 FET courses available for school-leavers
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
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