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Coláiste Choilm CBS Post Leaving Cert. Options

Coláiste Choilm CBS Post Leaving Cert. Options. Rita Meagher Guidance Counsellor 9 th November 2006. It is the student’s responsibility to:. Thoroughly research all the courses for which he is making application.

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Coláiste Choilm CBS Post Leaving Cert. Options

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  1. Coláiste Choilm CBSPost Leaving Cert. Options Rita Meagher Guidance Counsellor 9th November 2006.

  2. It is the student’s responsibility to: • Thoroughly research all the courses for which he is making application. • Be au fait with all aspects of the application system used (CAO/Non CAO) for these courses, i.e., procedures, dates, fees, rules, etc. • Attend Open Days

  3. Useful ResourcesTo assist with course research / application Publications • College Prospectuses – 2007 Entry • Student Yearbook and Career Directory 2, 2007 ed. • Career Choice 2007 ed., Level Three Publications • Applying to College 2007ed., by R. Dunne. • CAO Handbook 2007 Newspapers • The Irish Times • Tuesdays Education Section • January Special College Supplement Series of articles - Brian Mooney • The Independent • Careers Articles - Mary O Donnell

  4. Internet • Qualifax – www.qualifax.ie Irish courses database • CAO – www.cao.ie Contains links to course websites • Careersworld – www.careersworld.com • Fás – www.fas.ie • College websites (Addresses in CAO Handbook) People • Relatives • Past pupils • Admissions/Academic staff of colleges Guidance Counsellor • Interest Inventories / Guidance interviews • Access to sources of information • Appointments for parents

  5. Non- CAO Options • Apprenticeships • Defence Forces • Gardaí • Fáilte Ireland • Direct to Employment • Post Leaving Certificate Courses • FETAC links scheme

  6. Apprenticeships • Find a suitable employer • Must be approved by Fás • Employer must register apprentice within two weeks of starting • Meet the minimum educational requirements ie 5 Passes in Junior Cert.

  7. Further Education Training Awards Council • FETAC Links to Higher Education Institutes • Especially Important for Students who may not make the CAO Points • Can begin with a PLC and end up with a Doctorate • Mature Entry to College (age 23 or over)

  8. National Framework of Qualifications10 Levels

  9. Paving the Way • Goal Setting • Attendance, Study & Homework • Examination Techniques • Part-time jobs must go!! • Keep up Sporting Activities • Relax!

  10. DATES OF INTEREST November 28th Leaving Cert PTM Monday December 18th Study Skills Seminar February 1st CAO Deadline February – Mocks March – Mock Interviews June – Leaving Cert. begins

  11. The World is Your Oyster • Aim high • Match the Goal with the necessary work • Never too late

  12. LIFELONG LEARNING The journey is only beginning……..

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