The new 2017 points system made easy ...


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

Our CAOCalc App is available as a Smart Phone App. Points+ allows users to instantly calculate CAO points on their mobile devices.

This app is unique!
Why?

It links to the live CAO CourseFinder+ so students can search the most up-to-date CAO course list along with the points for each.

New filters now available include a course search option for which Maths is not a requirement!

CareersPortal has now launched a newly developed web-based career learning and management tool designed to support adults with their career planning and decisions. Called MyFuture⁺ the online suite of resources aims to assist individuals to explore themselves in relation to career, education and employment opportunities. For more information, or to organise a presentation, contact Bernadette Walsh on 01-4402314 or e-mail bwalsh@careersportal.ie

Marine Institute Open Day

The Marine Institute, Ireland’s national agency for marine research, technology, development and innovation, will host its annual Open Day on Wednesday, 23^rd November, 2016 from 10.00am to 3.00pm. From Transition Year to Leaving Cert students, teachers and parents, all are welcome! Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the state of the art facilities on offer in the Marine Institute in Oranmore and to meet with researchers and scientists to hear about their careers in the marine. Please note booking is essential , places are limited .

Did you know that there are Direct Entry options to the forces for school leavers? Have you explored Transition Year student placement opportunities? Find out more here.

New Cadetship Competition 2017
The Defence Forces will launch a new Cadetship competition in early 2017. More information will be made available here soon regarding launch dates. Watch this space!

Prefer a career instead of college? Like to earn while you learn? Want the opportunity to learn on the job?

Visit The Dublin North West Area Partnership Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday 30th November at Finglas Youth Resource Centre for your chance to talk to employers and colleges about apprenticeships and showcasing opportunities in: Mechanics, Engineering, Culinary Skills, Construction, the Motor Industry, Aircraft Maintenance, Hair Dressing, IT support, Carpentry, Interior Design, Equestrian positions, Legal Administration, 2D and 3D CAD operation, Software Development, Graphic Design and more ...

The programme is open to students from all disciplines in their penultimate year. We want business students, scientists, engineers, students from the arts & humanities, law students from all backgrounds. This internship is fully-paid.

EY Experienced Hire Christmas Networking Event 2016
While you’re home for Christmas EY are holding an Experienced Hire Christmas Networking Event in our Dublin Office on December 22. This event will give you the opportunity to meet EY’s recruitment team, our partners and our directors to discuss EY Ireland’s career opportunities.

No Points required - a flexible route to work in Financial Services that is open to school leavers.

Have you considered Financial Services as a work option? Financial services companies are on the lookout for new talent and for many, the path to a job in this area is outside the traditional college route. We offer a genuine and affordable option for school-leavers to become qualified for their start in financial services without the need to directly attend 3rd level institutions.

COGG Bursaries for Master of Education at NUIG

Tá Sparánachtaí, maoinithe ag an gComhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) á dtairiscint d’Iarchéimithe Eolaíochta, Mata & Teangacha na Mór-Roinne le tabhairt faoin Máistir Gairmiúil san Oideachas (MGO) in Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh.

• Ta Dialann agus Leabhar Oibre ar fail do dhaltaí na hidirbhliana. Tuilleadh eolais anseo: http://www.saoloibre.ie/resources/index.php
• Póstaeir as Gaeilge don Ghairmthroeir ar fail:

Love hair? Love people?

We are now recruiting trainees and qualified hair stylists for a number of our salons: North Dublin, Mullingar, Castlebar and Cork. We offer a great working environment, industry leading education and flexible working hours. Apply now!

Lynda and her experienced team of tutors will be running a range of specialist Christmas themed cookery classes in the run up to the festive period aimed at teaching you everything you need to know. If you really want to impress this year, you can make your own handmade gifts at one of the school’s ‘Edible Gifts for Christmas’ classes. As well as their Christmas cookery classes, the school will also be hosting a number of their popular Pop-up Restaurant Nights during December.

For further details about this course or to arrange a visit to see the school, please email info@dublincookeryschool.ie or call (01) 2100 555.

Science Week & National Final of SciFest

To celebrate science week, BioPharmaChem, in conjunction with Cork Education and Training board, are offering second level students the opportunity to meet with members of the workforce in local BioPharma companies to learn about the global career options right on their doorstep.

AND …

On November 11th, the National Final of SciFest took place in Dublin. This year’s winner was Caolann Brady, a 6th year student at St. Wolstan's School in Celbridge, Co Kildare. Caolann is the first ever female winner of SciFest, and is sure to be an inspiration to many other girls who are interested in pursuing a career in STEM.

Photo: Caolann Brady, St Wolstan's School, Celbridge, Co Kildare being presented with her SciFest award.

The annual festival 13th-20th November highlights how science, technology and engineering are fundamental to everyday life, and demonstrate their importance to the future of our society and economy. Hundreds of events, activities, demonstrations, workshops, talks and interactive shows will take place across the country.

4 – 10 March: Save the date for Engineers Week 2017!

A great opportunity for second-level students and their teachers to be inspired by engineering, find out more about careers in this exciting area, and win prizes.

Hundreds of events and activities will take place across the country in schools, companies, museums and libraries. Keep an eye on Engineers Week for details of how to get involved.

These talks are great for inspiring students to think differently about school subjects, life after school and to look beyond stereotypes. Talks are typically 40 mins, taking place in your classroom. STEM volunteers can also attend parent-teacher evenings.
Teachers, counsellors, TY Coordinators etc. can register via the ‘Resources’ section of www.SmartFutures.ie and request career talks at any time of the year.

The schools competition based on your experience on a work placement.
Write about your experience and enter the National Career Skills Competition 2017 - fantastic prizes to be won! Full details available here.

The Adult Learner “Skills for Work” competition is aimed at students undertaking FETAC Level 4 and 5 work experience modules.

The aim is to build on some of the existing work students are required to do for this module in relation to developing career skills and reflecting on their career development as a result. There is a special prize for the winning work experience tutor/guidance counsellor. To participate, please register your FET centre by contacting bwalsh@careersportal.ie. Full details available here.

REACH + is Fully iPad & Mobile Compatible

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.

The CareersPortal Team