CAO/CAREER PATHWAYS 26-28 MAY TIME Career and guidance event for teens with details on college, apprenticeships and more SCHEDULELINK
There are many different routes and potential pathways for teenage girls to achieve a successful career. It is important to discover and understand all of the different paths and options available to them at such a decisive point in their lives. On 27th, we held our first ever Career Pathways/CAO event to help girls and their parents scope out the different routes to a career as well as the supports available for 3rd level participation. The event featured talks about the CAO, technology careers, the potential of modern apprenticeships, and much more. There were also interactable booths with detailed information on different career paths, grants, and individual colleges. You can view some of the highlights of the day and hear some of the amazing speakers here:
Talks
Julie O Connor – What to Consider When Deciding on a Future Career
Kirsten Lowe – Student Support
Jane Reilly – Your Authentic Self
Donnchadh O Mahony – STEM Opportunities Inside and Outside the CAO System
Jessica McKeown – Apprenticeships in The Tech Industry
Aoife Long – Cybersecurity Opportunities
Marie Gleeson – Career Pathways and STEM in the Navy
Brian Comerford -Support, Grants and Applying to SUSI/HEAR
