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Further Education sector growing in popularity with school leavers
FET options are simply different tools for different goals, and choosing such paths is a decision made on its own merits
Entry to these programmes is not based on Leaving Cert points but instead looks at student drive, suitability, skills and ability
The tertiary degree route is one student Saira Mughal highly recommends to others
There are now 87 apprenticeship programmes available in Ireland across 17 sectors, with many more in development
A selection of less conventional options for study after secondary school
Belief that academic success directly relates to career success in a high status job is under serious question
Further education and training is a category that includes Post-Leaving Cert (PLC), apprenticeship and traineeship courses
There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert
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For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
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The further education and training sector offers a wealth of upskilling or reskilling opportunities
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CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
This option can offer numerous benefits which can significantly affect your career development
Full-time programmes for those who have finished second level and adults returning to education
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
Entry requirements in many European universities are generally lower compared to Irish universities
Studying overseas: Gregory Hendricken Phelan (23) from the Carlow-Wicklow border is in his final year at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Sculpture course at Cork College of Further Education giving blind and partially sighted learners a chance to defy conventional limitations
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
‘I do get asked: do you feel that you missed out on the college experience? The answer: absolutely not,’ says one apprentice
No degree? No problem. Growing numbers of companies are looking beyond third-level qualification as a recruitment requirement
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get an offer
Jacob Haskins didn’t have enough points to secure his first CAO choice so he took an alternative route to UCD
From PLCs to apprenticeships and private colleges, there have never been so many choices for school-leavers seeking a career path
CAO offers: Estimated 80 per cent of college applicants will likely secure one of their top-three course preferences
Here are alternatives to explore when college offers disappoint - because the CAO is no longer the only game in town
Q&A: How does a traineeship work and am I eligible to apply?
Attitudes to further education have changed in recent years, and today’s students have more options than ever before
Q&A: What areas are apprenticeships available in and would it be a right fit for me?
New opportunities in a range of industries, supports for students with disadvantaged backgrounds and back to education allowances
Focus shifting from CAO points race and the pressure it puts on students to alternative routes to third-level education
Continuous education and training essential for lifelong success in rapidly evolving society
AI is just one of many factors that will shape our workplaces in the coming years
Hiring for green jobs in Ireland has already doubled since 2016, while some 97m jobs involving AI are expected to be created worldwide by 2025
Online learning accommodates different learning styles and offers flexibility to students who can learn at their own pace.
There are a multitude of course and online education resources available for people of all ages
Open days let you gauge how good a fit your course and college choice will be
Consider many factors, including course content, college location and student life
Here is what to consider before deciding whether to go along when colleges throw open their doors to prospective students
Third-level education is not the only route and having an open mind is key
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