My daughter struggles with school but loves fixing things. Would an apprenticeship suit her?
CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities
Smart Choices
I narrowly missed out on my first-choice CAO course. Is there another route to university?
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get a CAO offer
CAO 2024: Here’s how to respond to an offer
Over 80,000 applicants have registered their aspiration for a place on one of more than a thousand courses on offer at Ireland’s third-level institutions.
Should I consider a traineeship?
This option can offer numerous benefits which can significantly affect your career development
How to budget for further education
Effective financial planning is essential for students to develop a realistic budget
Should I consider an apprenticeship?
This option can provide an opportunity to earn a wage while gaining valuable skills and qualifications
Kick-starting your career on completing further education
Taking advantage of ‘work-integrated learning opportunities’ allow you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings
Should I consider a Post Leaving Certificate course?
Full-time programmes for those who have finished second level and adults returning to education
‘Each student has the ability to tailor their degree to their own interests’
Pádraig Corrigan (21) from Newry enrolled in the Leiden University College in the Hague.
Evolving career routes boost options for school-leavers
For a programme of study to be successful, it must be a good fit for the student’s strengths and aptitudes
Alternative pathways to education
An increasing number of opportunities are available for people to further their education outside of the CAO points race
Should I consider a Post Leaving Cert course?
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
EU citizens are entitled to study at any EU university under the same conditions as nationals
Entry requirements in many European universities are generally lower compared to Irish universities
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