Useful Careers Readings & Links 

USEFUL READING

Applying to College 2004 by Raymond Dunne, Undergraduate Publications Ltd., Rock Cross, Cavan, €17.00

This is Ideal for students applying to Third Level and other Further Education courses. It covers topics such as the Points System, Grants, Applying to Britain, Apprenticeships, CERT courses, PLCs as well as course requirements, content, career options for every course in the CAO System.
 
Career Choice 20003/4 - This is an A to Z of careers in Ireland and includes a student's-eye view of all Third Level courses

Student Yearbook & Career Directory - J Duddy & R Keane

College Prospectuses - It is essential that students get their own copies of prospectuses from the colleges that interest them. They are available free of charge from the College Admissions Offices.

Education & Living - A supplement with Irish Times on Tuesdays

School Careers Library - Prospectuses, Brochures, Booklets, Folders, Videos, etc

Links to other Useful Sites

CLICK HERE TO CONNECT TO CAO WEBSITE

Applying to Britain: www.ucas.com  

Career Net is a database of Third Level courses in Ireland. Courses can be viewed under various career or college

headings. CareerNet takes you to the best point in the college website for the information you have chosen to explore.

An Bord Altranais, the Irish Nursing Board

This site is aimed at providing free information to Leaving Certificate students, Third Level students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors including detailed information on all third level options available in Ireland.

This is a British site and covers such areas as choosing Higher Education courses and institutions; completing the UCAS form, possible careers, work skills; job opportunities and much more

This features a small directory of Irish and international academic websites which are reviewed and rated from an Irish student perspective.