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Guidance and Counselling

Home Curriculum Guidance and Counselling

Welcome to our new Guidance and Counselling Section

In this section you will find information and presentations relating to Careers, Colleges, Personal Development and Care.

 

 

 

 

 

A GUIDE TO THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE FOR  STUDENTS,  PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Click on the image below to view a presentation.  Where websites have been highlighted you should be able to link directly into the websites:

CAO APPLICATION: A Video Guide

Click the image below to watch a video which explains how to fill out the CAO form

IF THE LINK DOES NOT WORK GO TO www.examsupport.ie

THE HEAR SCHEME

Click on the following link which shows a video explanation of the HEAR scheme. For further information and the HEAR application process and forms go to www.accesscollege.ie

Remember: YOU MUST INDICATE ON THE CAO FORM THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE HEAR SCHEME BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR THE SCHEME

Remember also: the cheaper application fee for the CAO before January 20th @ 5.15pm

CAREER CHOICES: USEFUL WEBSITES

cao.ie For information on applying to college through the points system

qualifax.ie For a list of and links to most courses available in Ireland, and information on the subjects you need to do these courses

fas.ie For information on apprenticeships/trades

military.ie For information on joining the army, navy, air corps

garda.ie For information on joining the Gardaí

publicjobs.ie For information on getting a job working for the government/civil service

steps.ie For information on engineering as a career

nursingcareers.ie For information on becoming a nurse

t4.ie For information on jobs in construction, architecture, design and technology

racingacademy.ie For information on getting a job working with horses

ucas.co.uk For information and applying to college in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

careersportal.ie For information and videos on different types of jobs available in Ireland

picktourism.ie For information on careers in tourism

studentfinance.ie For information on financial support for students

accesscollege.ie For information on the Access scheme

bim.ie For information on careers in the fishing industry

chooseit.ie For information on courses and careers in the IT and computer industry

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES 

LIST OF SOME HELPFUL AGENCIES

Below is a list of helpful agencies in the Finglas area and nationally that families and students may find helpful for educational and personal issues:

Supports and Agencies in Finglas:

www.4familiesinfinglas.ie

Special Educational Needs:

Progression to college and further education:

National Learning Network (NLN)

  • nln.ie
  • Supports and provides specialist training and education for people with an illness or disability

DARE Applicants

  • accesscollege.ie
  • Providing support for those applying through the CAO system

NCSE: NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (Part of the National Disability Authority –NDA):

ncse.ie

See also new document:       Post School Education and Training Information for Adults                                                        and School Leavers with Disabilities (2014)

Educational and Personal Supports:

CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Referred through family G.P./Health Professional

Social  Work Services : www.tusla.ie

NEPS: National Educational Psychological Service:  www.education.ie

Teen Counselling (Cross Care): www.crosscare.ie

Teen Between (Support for children of separated parents): www.teenbetween.ie

HADD (ADHD Support Network): www.hadd.ie

Garda  Youth Diversion Programme: www.garda.ie

Family Mediation Service: www.legalaidboard.ie

Barnardos Family Resource Centres: www.barnardos.ie

Centre for Talented Youth Ireland: Supported gifted and talented children: www.dcu.ie/ctyi/

Teen Parents Support Programme: www.tpsp.ie

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