Bonus Points for Higher Maths and CAO Choices

SUSI Now Open for 2016/17 Grant Applications

Beyond Activation Adult Guidance Conference

Construction Sector Skills Gap

Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Info Session

CPA Accounts Executive Traineeship

Bronwyn Conroy Beauty Express Course

Reserve Naval Service is Recruiting

Closing date for Officer Cadetships in Defence Forces 17th April

The new points system made easy …

Calculate your Leaving Cert Points on our new 2017 points calculator here.

For current Leaving Cert Students …

Our CAOCalc App is available as a Smart Phone App. It allows users to instantly calculate CAO points on their mobile devices and then check their results against last year’s courses.

This app is unique - it links to our live CAO course search so students can search the most up-to-date CAO course list along with the points for each.

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Welcome to the April 2016 edition of the CareersPortal.ie Newsletter.

This month we bring you lots of exciting apprenticeship news, with details of the 25 New Apprenticeship options now live on CareersPortal.ie, some of which will open for application in June 2016, with training to commence in September.
There is also comprehensive information on entry routes to nursing, both in Ireland and the UK, as well as details of several current recruitment campaigns. Scoll down for details of all New Developments this month, incuding MyFuture.ie - a fantastic new career tool designed to support adults with their career decisions, and live links to the New Apprenticeships area on CareersPortal.ie.

Acting Minister Simon Coveney, has announced that the Defence Forces will see 1,450 personnel enlisted by next year - 600 general service personnel in 2016 and a further 850 in 2017. The campaign will specifically target increased female recruitment and also continue with outreach initiatives, which seeks to engage with minority communities and new citizens.
More information and Video here:

“ I can’t get a job without experience – but I can’t get experience without a job.”

Insurance is a sector suffering due to skills gaps, but is proactively challenging this trend. The industry has developed a government-approved professional apprenticeship scheme, due to launch in September this year. Over 100 apprentices will be hired into organisations across the country, where they will gain practical workplace experience while earning a level 8 degree – the BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice.

Check out the New General Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship here.

 

NEW Video … Meet Nicole Feighery, Customer Care Manager at Chill Insurance. After completing a degree in Natural Sciences, Nicole decided to pursue an alternative career path in the insurance sector.

Chartered Accountancy offers a stimulating and rewarding career for ambitious students. 98% of our 24,500 members are working, in over 90 countries worldwide. Many of our members speak in their local schools about pathways and opportunities within the profession. Feedback is very positive - students seem to particularly value the opportunity to hear about members’ diverse career paths and to ask questions directly.
For more information on having a volunteer speak in your school click here.

Completing your final year college exams and considering your next move? Register for the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) summer course now and qualify by September 2017. Lectures start this month (April). However, you can still register and when you have your college exams finished, catch up online on any lectures that you miss!

Under the latest recruitment campaign which closed for applications in January this year, 16,651 people applied to join An Garda Síochána with 5,463 female applicants. The new trainees will now undertake The Student/Probationer Training Programme, which is delivered over 104 weeks and lead to a B.A. in Applied Policing which is accredited by the University of Limerick.

If you’re a qualified stylist who loves hair and loves people we’d love to hear from you!

Peter Mark currently have job vacancies for qualified stylists in salons located in Navan, Rathmines, Style Club Tallaght and also City Centre salons.
Click here for full details on how to apply.

Dublin Cookery School, voted best cookery school 2015, offer an exciting variety of courses with something to suit everyone. The school is giving you the chance to save 40% off the cost of any of their evening cookery courses running in May, June or July.

Offer ends 5pm Friday 22nd April 2016. Details.

Nurses are hugely in demand at the moment, both in Ireland and abroad, however, getting into Nursing continues to be competitive for school leavers.
This article gives a comprehensive overview of the available entry routes to study nursing both at home and in the UK including FET routes.

Click here to read more.

Car sales are booming and employment opportunities in the sector are growing all the time. It is predicted that an additional 3,250 jobs are to be created in business roles, sales and servicing. There are also a variety of apprenticeship opportunities available for those wishing to pursue a career in the industry. Watch this cool video:

Students, join us for an action-packed business boot camp and experience Munich in the summer! Sunday 3^rd July - Friday 8^thJuly 2016.

Work with real companies and be part of interactive, innovative workshop sessions culminating in a group presentation at the end of the week where you will have the chance to showcase the knowledge and skills you have developed in business.
Visit Globe Business College here.

Get a free career talk in your school for Tech Week from a Smart Future’s volunteer.

These talks give students the chance to hear first-hand the fantastic career opportunities that are in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths from an inspiring speaker.

Please book your school visit request HERE NOW to avoid disappointment.

Applications are now being accepted for Engineering Your Future - a week-long, hands-on programme designed to introduce TY students to the exciting and diverse world of engineering. The programme is supported by STEPS and hosted by a number of third-level institutes throughout Ireland. More information on how to apply here.

Lá Gairmeacha Agus Cúrsaí 3ú Leibhéal d’iar-bhunscoileanna Gaeltachta agus lán-Ghaeilge.

Colaiste na Coiribe, Gaillimh

Dé Céadaoin 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2016

Gach eolas ó Stiofán Ó Cualáin, Col na Coiribe,[email protected] 091-592000.

AGUS …

Áiseanna trí Ghaeilge atá ar fáil do mhúinteoirí gairmthreoiranseo.

NATIONAL CAREER SKILLS COMPETITION 2016
… includes standalone competition “As Gaeilge”

Open to Second Level schools in Ireland running Transition Year, Leaving Cert Established, LCVP or LCA.
The competition is organised through the ProgrammeCoordinators/Teachers your school Guidance Counsellor.

Prizes
Superb prizes for the top three entries in each of three categories: TY, Leaving Cert (Including LCA & LCVP) and Irish Language entries AND the school of the winning student from each category will receive a €1,000 cash prize for their relevant school programme. Contact us on 01-209 0797 for more information.

NOW taking orders for September 2016!

REACH + is Fully iPad & Mobile Compatible

The REACH+ Career and College Preparation Programme is Irelands’ most comprehensive, in depth, multi-format careers programme available. Much more than any textbook, it is a complete, integrated, classroom learning environment that supports Students and Guidance Counsellors. Get the Work Experience Diary & Workbook too!
Read what current programme users have to say here.
Contact the CareersPortal Team on 01-440 2314 for further information or to place your order.

Click here for 2016/17 Order Form

Now booking for REACH+ Training sessions.

Up until now, Apprenticeships have largely been available in craft areas - trades related to specific Sectors e.g., Building & Construction (Bricklayer, Electrician, Plumber, Plasterer); or Engineering (Motor Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, Construction Plant Fitter), among others.

All 27 Traditional Craft Apprenticeships are fully detailed on CareersPortal.ie together with Videos and links to where current craft apprenticeship vacancies can be found, is available on CareersPortal.ie.

Details of the 25 NEW Apprenticeship Types launched in 2015 are also now available on CareersPortal.ie. Comprehensive information has been added for those apprenticeships which are due to open for application in June 2016, with training to commence in September 2016. This area is being updated and expanded as information becomes available.

MyFuture+ is a newly developed career learning tool designed to support Adults with their career decisions. The on-line suite of resources aims to assist individuals to explore themselves in relation to career, education and employment opportunities.