To make an Appointment with David O’Grady you can use this link:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/GuidanceappointmentsforDavidOGrady@wwetb.ie/bookings/
You can also e-mail David to request an appointment: davidogrady@wwetb.ie
To make an Appointment with Patricia Walter you can use this link:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CareerGuidanceAppointments1@wwetb.ie/bookings/
This week’s newsletter contains the following information:
This week’s newsletter contains the following information: Dated: 08th October 2024
CAO
CAO Virtual Information Evening for Students & Parents
Thursday, 17 October 2024, from 6.00pm
Presentations on the CAO application process, advice on choosing courses, supports for parents/guardians and live Q&A with representatives of Higher Education Institutions.
Spaces for the live online event are limited: a recording will be available on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 for those who were unable to attend.
Click here for more information ...
College News:
Try SETU events programme
Our Try SETU programme is starting to come together and we now have 18 Try SETU events confirmed with others still in development. The full list is published online at www.setu.ie/try.
By attending a Try SETU event, leaving certificate students have the unique chance to experience a day in the life of an SETU student. Each event programme is designed to explore CAO course options in a specific discipline to allow students to make a more informed decision when applying to third level.
Try Sport and Nutrition
Delve into the world or sport and exercise science and experience a day in the life of an SETU student at our Try Sport and Nutrition event. This event will take place on Friday, 18 October at the SETU Arena, Waterford. Booking is now open on www.setu.ie/try.
Try Nursing
Our hugely popular Try Nursing takes place on October 29 and 30. This unique event offers potential students an opportunity to participate in nursing and caring skills that will provide them with an insight into the programmes of nursing and health care on offer within SETU. Booking is now open on www.setu.ie/try.
Full Try SETU programme
Try Sport and Nutrition: Friday, 18 October 2024 - booking open
Try Nursing - Session 1: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 - fully booked
Try Nursing - Session 2: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 - booking open
Try Music: Thursday, 21 November 2024 - booking open
Try Early Childhood Care and Education: Friday, 29 November 2024 - booking opening soon
Try Social Science: Friday, 6 December 2024 - booking open
Try Business: Monday, 9 December 2024 - booking open
Try Computing: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 - booking open
Try Science: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 - booking opening soon
Try Wexford: Thursday, 9 January 2025 - booking open
Try Sport Science and Athletic Therapy for TY students: 17 & 18 February 2025 - booking opening soon
Try Sport Science and Athletic Therapy for leaving cert students: 19 & 20 February 2025 - booking opening soon
Try Applied Sciences: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 - booking open
Try Art: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 - booking open
Try Media and Marketing: Tuesday, 4 March 2025 - booking open
Try Law: Friday, 7 March 2025 - booking open
Try Languages: Thursday, 13 March 2025 - booking open
Try Robotics and Electronics: Friday, 2 May 2025 - booking opening soon
In development
Try SETU for Mature Students
Try SETU for Further Education Students
Try Physics
Try Graphic Design
Try Hospitality
Try Culinary
Try Engineering Technology
How to book
Interested students can visit the event pages and book on the booking link to secure their place. All try events are listed on www.setu.ie/try.
TUS Clonmel Open Day
We would like to invite you and your students to our TUS Clonmel Campus open day on 23 October.
TUS Clonmel campus offers three honours degrees focused on digital art: BSc in Digital Animation, BSc in Game Art and Design and BSc in Visual Effects for Film TV and Animation
The open day will include:
- An introduction to the range of programmes available at TUS Clonmel.
- Portfolio Advice Session: Practical tips and advice on how to develop a strong portfolio for application to TUS Clonmel programmes.
- Talks from TUS Clonmel Current Students and Graduates: Insights from students currently studying at TUS Clonmel, as well as graduates who have gone on to work in the industry.
Further information and booking is available at: https://tus.ie/events/clonmel-digital-campus-open-day/
UL Open Days this month
Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024 - Friday, 18 October 2024
Contact: reception@ul.ie
Location: Limerick
Our next Open Days will take place on the 17 and 18 October 2024 where you will get the opportunity to explore our award-winning campus, meet with lecturers and current students and find out why UL is the Home of Firsts.
Explore Your Future at the University of Limerick Open Day!
Are you curious about what your future could look like at the University of Limerick?
We invite you to join us for our annual Open Day on the 17th of October till the 18th of October.
Whether you’re a prospective student, a parent, or just curious about what we provide, our Open Day is the perfect chance to discover why the University of Limerick could be your gateway to success.
Sign up here: Form (hsforms.com)
Access to University Course in UL
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Do you know any students that missed our on their course in UL and are under 23?
Our Access to University Course is a 13 week pre-entry course that can lead to most full time undergraduate course in UL, running from January to May.
Please visit the website below for more information, along with the application for the course. The closing date is Thursday 10 October 2024.
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Tiny Taste of Trinity 2024
I’m delighted to invite your students to Tiny Taste of Trinity 2024, a 3-day programme of lectures and workshops for students in FET Level 5/6 courses who are interested in progressing into a degree.
Tiny Taste of Trinity will include taster lectures, career guidance and workshops that will take place over three days in the Arts Building of Trinity College. It is for students enrolled in any FET Level 5/6 course who are interested in progressing to a degree course. Students may enrol in the Arts/Humanities stream or the STEM stream for lectures, with workshops being for both groups.
Tiny Taste of Trinity will include:
- Arts/Humanitieslectures in Law, History, English, Psychology and Business
- STEMlectures in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Chemical Sciences and Engineering
- CareersService workshop
- Studyskills and academic writing workshop
- Wellbeingworkshop
- Campustours with student ambassadors
- Insightsinto student life
Students must be available to attend lectures and workshops on all three days.
There will be opportunities to relax in between lectures, take a campus tour, or just grab a cup of coffee.
There is a limit of 100 places. We encourage early sign-ups to ensure a place and are looking for students who can commit to three days on campus. We hope they will enjoy their time with us and be motivated to progress even further in their education!
REGISTER FOR TINY TASTE OF TRINITY HERE!
A complete programme will be available on the Trinity Access website in October.
Maynooth University - Important Updates
Maynooth University - new degrees, subject name updates and change in entry requirement for 2025
The University is introducing two new level 8 degrees for entry in September 2025 - the BA Criminology MH504 and the BA Creative Writing and English MH111.
There are some Bachelor of Arts MH101 subject name changes for students beginning in September 2025, and a change to the entry requirements for the BSc Product Design and Innovation degree.
More information on this story Click here ...
ERCA Adventure Park Instructor Course
Castlecomer Discovery Park is delighted to invite you to our fully comprehensive ERCA Adventure Park Instructor Course, certified by the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) and delivered by our experienced ERCA-certified trainers. This course will take place on the following dates:
- 16th & 17th November
- 30th November & 1st December
The ERCA High Ropes Instructor Course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to deliver safe and high-quality ropes course programmes (RCP). Upon completion, you will receive an internationally recognised ERCA award, which is valid for 3 years. To maintain your certification, a 1-day refresher course can be completed to revalidate it for an additional 3 years.
Course Objectives:
- Effectively instruct and manage others in the use of various ropes course elements.
- Identify the different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and knots used on ropes courses.
- Understand the proper use of ropes course equipment and PPE.
- Learn and apply relevant belaying techniques.
- Understand accessing techniques relevant to ropes course environments.
Course Requirements
- 18+ years for all other ropes course and trainer awards.
- Valid First Aid certification, including CPR, which meets national regulations.
- Physically fit to participate in ropes course activities.
- Capable of working at heights (Not applicable for low ropes courses)
The course takes place over two 8 hour days in Castlecomer Discovery Park at €175 per person. Group rates can be discussed upon request.
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in adventure park operations.
Careers News:
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Understanding Different Career Paths
Understanding different career paths means realising that there is no "right" way to build a career. This article explores why focusing on the elements of a job — rather than the title — is crucial for long-term fulfillment. It also highlights how flexibility, informed decision-making, and changing perspectives can help guide you through your career journey. Learn how to move forward even when the path isn’t clear.
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Careers in Construction & Apprenticeships
Webinar #6 Careers in Construction & Apprenticeships: Essential Guide for Parents & Students
Date: Monday October 14th
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm – open to all
Register: Click here
For: Parents, students, Guidance Counsellors and Science& Engineering/construction Teachers in FET and Secondary schools
Content: FREE Career Guidance Webinars Series, that supports Guidance for ALL, Guidance for SOME and Guidance for FEW.
- The Careers in.... Series aims to inform those joining in, of the variety of course options to suit different academic abilities, aptitudes and interests.
- With careers ranging from Civil Engineer, Construction Manager, Estate Agent and carpenter, there are lots of ways students to engage with this sector.
- You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college/course options to suit all levels, professional body insight and hear from someone working in the industry.
- Guest Speakers TUDublin and more tbc.
Viewing Options: Each webinar is hosted on zoom and Facebook Live. Alternatively, if you cannot make 12.30pm Monday. If you cannot make 12.30pm Monday, the session is recorded and can be accessed on www.synergycareers.ie . All you must do is sign up as a member from €0 for limited access for 1 DAY, paid membership offers unlimited access and more.
Social Media links/posts for event:
Please feel free to use these links to share to relevant interested individuals/groups. In schools, send to the school PRO
Facebook: Facebook post
Instagram: Instagram Post
Linkedin: Linkedin Post
Twitter: Twitter post
Remember: This webinar will be uploaded on www.synergycareers.ie and available for FREE for 1 day, paid membership plans provides unlimited access to ALL webinars + more.
SETU Engineering Careers Fair 2024
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SETU Faculty of Engineering will host a Careers Fair on both Carlow and Waterford Campuses in November. The key objective of these events is to offer companies an opportunity to exhibit and meet our students face to face where they can explore fulltime recruitment or work placement/internship openings.
This is a faculty wide event and will include all engineering undergraduate and postgraduate students. With 1000+ Engineering students across the campuses we expect a healthy footfall at the events so participating companies will have plenty of interaction.
Places are limited so please contact stephen.rooney@setu.ie as soon as possible if you would like to exhibit at the Carlow fair and careers.wd@setu.ie if you are interest in the Waterford fair.
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This week’s newsletter contains the following information: Dated: 20th November 2023
College News:
SETU
- Details of SETU Further Education Progression Scheme – Applications Open on 1st December 2023.
- CAO Parent’s Information Event – Tuesday 28th November
- SETU Wexford – Social Care and Early Childhood Careers Day - Tuesday 21st November
Munster Technological University
- Webinar to promote the BSC in Global ~Business & Pilot Studies – Monday 20th November 18.30
National College of Art and Design
- Open Day – Tuesday 21st November
CAO
- Link to CAO Demo Application
This week’s newsletter contains the following information: Dated: 16th October 2023
College News:
- SETU Carlow Open Day – Thursday 26th October
- New Courses in SETU Carlow
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Content Creation and Social Media Level 8
- Bachelor of Arts content Creation and Social Media Level 7
- National College of Art and Design – Dates for all applicants for 2024 Studio Courses
- TUS Clonmel Portfolio & Course Information Day – 1st November 11am to 2pm
- TUS Thurles – New Degree in Applied Sports Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Design and Craft Council of Ireland – Jewellery and Goldsmithing BA – Thomastown Co. Kilkenny.
- Trinity Access Programme for Mature Students – Taster Day October 25th.
This week’s newsletter contains the following information: Dated: 09th October 2023
College News:
- UCC – Undergraduate Open Day – Saturday 14th October
- Maynooth University Open Days – Friday and Saturday November 24th and 25th
- National Maritime College of Ireland – Open Day 9th November
- Mary Immaculate College Open Days – 19th and 20th October
- MTU Kerry Campus Open Day – Friday 13th October
- Hibernia College – Details of course webinars being held before Christmas
This week’s newsletter contains the following information: Dated: 01st October 2023
College News
- UCC Undergraduate Open Day – Saturday 14th October
- Carlow College Open Day – Thursday 26th October
- Maynooth University Campus Tours
Apprenticeship News
- Craft Apprenticeships available with the Office of Public Works
- Apprenticeships to start your career – Discover your talents through apprenticeships
Wellbeing:
- Support Services for Young People
- Turn to Me: 1-1 Counselling supports
- Jigsaw – Mental Health supports
SUSI Grant
- Details of PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
Studying Abroad
- UCAS – How to apply for courses in the UK, important deadlines
- Applications Open for Colleges in the Netherlands