Guidance Updates

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career email 30th April

Career email 19th April

Career Video Updates 29th-4th May

Upcoming Open Days and Deadlines and Events

-DBS - Open events 17th and 30th January

-Crumlin College of Further Education Open Evening - Tuesday 23rd Jan

-UCAS deadline approaching - 31st January

- TUD - Portfolio Clinic and Open Day – Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 2pm – 6pm

-TU Dublin - CAO webinar - 17th January

-City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus (formerly Ballsbridge College): Open Day – Thursday, 18th January 2024, 1.30pm-5.30pm

-Ballyfermot College of Further Education Open day - 17th 10-4

CAO - Virtual Information session for students and parents. Register in advance at the link button ‘CAO WEBINAR’ ->

Wednesday, 17 January 2024, from 6.00pm

CAO Webinar

Parents CAO Info

CAO and Future Options Parents Presentation

6th Year Parents Information Evening - 7th November

Parents Information evening on the University application process through the Central Applications Office (CAO) and other future educational options for your child after school. The information talk will be taking place on Tuesday 7th November at 7pm in the school. We strongly encourage all 6th Year parents/guardians to attend as the University application process and important information regarding the following will be discussed:

Applying to University in Ireland through the CAO
Post-Leaving Cert courses (PLC’s)
The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)
The Student Universal Support Ireland Grant (SUSI grant)
Apprenticeships
Studying Abroad

College Talk - Talk from DCU for interested 6th year students on Wednesday 11th at 1.30. Optional talk but all students are encouraged to attend.

DCU Prospectus

CAO - A guide for parents and guardians

CAO Handbook 2024

CAO Handbook 2024 is now available.

Apprenticeships - Listing of apprenticeship progressions routes can be found here

Career Update emails for 6th years

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All Leaving Certificate students (excl LCA) will be attending Higher Options on Thursday 21st of September 2023.

Higher Options is the foremost annual education expo for second level students which takes place in RDS Dublin. It provides a forum where second level students are helped in making decisions about their studies by meeting directly with representatives from universities, colleges and education institutions from Ireland, the UK, Europe and beyond.  Over 160 universities, colleges, institutes of technology and professional organisations participate in this unique expo.

Permission slips returned to office/Eva C/Stephanie and payment made online by Friday 15th September

Higher Options

Worldskills Ireland 2023 will offer a unique opportunity to learn about different industries, discover exciting pathways and options for a skills-based career, alongside showcasing the breadth of top-class apprenticeship programmes that are currently available.

Encompassing industries such as hospitality and tourism, manufacturing and engineering, ICT, creative arts and construction,WorldskillsIreland 2023 will present something to excite, motivate and inspire every student, regardless of their interest.

World Skills showcases alternative routes in Education to that of Higher Options including PLC courses and Apprenticeships. It is an excellent opportunity to attend the event and we would highly recommend availing of this.

6th year KCC students have the opportunity to attend this event on Wednesday 20th September. A bus will bring students to the event at 11.30, returning at about 4pm. Students interest in attending must complete form emailed to them, get permission slip signed and pay online to cover cost of bus. The event itself is free.

World Skills