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My Applications

My Career Portfolio

CAO

EUNICAS (Europe)

In the following pages, fill in the key findings from your work throughout the Reach+ programme. This will help you gain perspective on your career development and your future career planning.

PLC / FET

Apprenticeships

UCAS (UK)

Other

My Guidance Counsellor

My Details

Name

Name

Email

School

Phone

Graduation Year

Phone

Email

Key Events

Eircode

PPSN

All students should be proactive in researching the Events Calendar for events such as open days,

Exam No.

CAO No.

Key Supports

application submissions, CAO course updates, STEM events, interview dates and various information events.

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HEAR The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) supports students that come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to enter college on reduced points.

Key Dates

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CAO Opens CAO Closes

Early November 1st February 5th May 1st July From November All year Early November Mid January Early September Late January

DARE The Disability Access Route to

CAO Change of Mind CAO Changes Close PLC College Opens FET Course Applications

supports page on CareersPortal for more info.

Education (DARE) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers college places on a reduced points basis for those with a disability.

HPAT Registration HPAT Closes UCAS Opens UCAS Closes

SUSI Grant A student maintenance grant contributes to a students’ living costs while they are at college. A fee grant can cover: all or part of the student contribution; essential field trips, partial or full maintenance and student tuition fees. Scholarships These range from entrance scholarships for exceptional academic results, to supports for sports excellence, or particular subjects such as music, the arts and many more. It is well worth taking time to investigate these options.

EUNICAS Opens EUNICAS 1st Deadline

Early October Mid January

DARE Opens HEAR Opens SUSI Opens

November November April

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Section 1: Career Planning & Research

Choosing a career path is one of the biggest decisions you will make. There are many things you can do to help you make informed choices. In this section we present you with many things to consider and explore in order to help you decide what is important for you. We also take a look at some of the research tools that will help you find the information you will need.

High Five Principles

Learning is Lifelong: Something I would like to learn outside of school:

Seek Support: Types of support I may need:

Seek Support: People who will support me:

Guidance Interview

My Hobbies:

Out of School Activities:

Favourite 3 subjects in school:

Who Inspires Me

Who inspires me 1:

Who inspires me 2:

Dream Your Future

Carpe Diem: If I could make a difference in the world, what would it be?

Find what you love: What would you love to do in your life (ignoring all practical restrictions!)?

My Talents

Some of my talents:

What are the main things you have discovered while working through this section?

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Section 2: Self-Assessment

Knowing how you are unique and what your strengths are can help you to find a career path that will be a good fit for you. Our self-assessments ask you to think about some of your characteristics, including your interests, values and intelligences so that they can guide you. In this section we ask you to enter the results of these assessments and reflect on what these results mean for you.

My Top Career Sectors

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Career Interests Results

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My Career Interests

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Course suggestions based on my interests: Course Name, College, Type

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Personality Quiz Results

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CAT4 Aptitudes (SAS Scores)

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My Intelligences Results

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My Career Skills 3 Most Developed Skills:

3 Skills to Develop:

What are the main things you have discovered while working through this section?

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Section 3: Study Performance

Learning to study smarter and knowing what to focus on will improve your exam performance. The Apps and Tools in this section are designed to help you to achieve your highest grades. In this section we ask you to enter the results of these exercises and reflect on what their results mean for you.

Learning Styles Quiz

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My Learning Weaknesses:

Study Skills Questionnaire

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Place of Study

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Motivation and Goal Setting

Reading Skills

Note Taking Skills

Revising and Exam Preparation

Examination Performance

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Exam Results and Targets

5th Year

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Term Name:

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Section 4: The World of Education

Many students continue their education after school, choosing to go to one of the many colleges or universities in Ireland or abroad. Choosing is easier if you understand the options available, and learn how to find course options that match your goals. In this section we ask you to enter the results from the exercises in the World of Education and reflect on what your results means for you.

CAO Choices Top Level 8 Courses:

Code Name / College

Code Name / College

Code Name / College

Top Level 6/7 Courses:

Code Name / College

Code Name / College

Code Name / College

PLC & FET Choices

Top PLC Courses:

Name / College

Name / College

Name / College

Other Choices (Tertiary Course/UCAS/EUNICAS/Abroad) Top Courses:

Name / College

Name / College

Name / College

Personal Statements Courses:

Name / College

Name / College

Name / College

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Section 5: The World of Work

Finding work that matches your needs and interests in a sector you love will help you have job satisfaction. In this section we explore the world of work, from the broad career sectors (e.g. Healthcare; Agriculture; Sales etc) to the individual occupations and job roles that can be found in them. We asked you to reflect on what work might mean for you, what you learned from any work experiences you may have had, and what occupations you might consider.

World of Work

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What are the main things you have discovered while working through this section?

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Project Work

As part of your career guidance programme you may have been asked to research a number of careers or courses in order to ensure that you can find information when you want it from trusted sources. The following four Investigations provide space for you to summarise your findings into research on an individual career, a career sector, a higher or further education course and an apprenticeship.

Sector Investigation

Sector Name: Brief Description of this Sector:

Occupations which characterise this sector:

What this sector contributes to society:

Examples of businesses operating in this sector:

Employment trends (e.g. are jobs opportunities increasing or declining):

Why does this sector appeal to you?

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Career Investigation

Career Interests for this career: Career Investigated:

Knowledge / Subjects Areas for this career:

Skills for this career:

Salary Range:

Course that may lead to this career:

Course Name & Code:

College Name:

Course Entry Requirements:

[e.g. Minimum Irish: O6, English: O6, Mathematics: H5]

Admission Procedure:

[e.g. through CAO or to College]

Course duration:

[e.g. 3 years full-time]

Qualification awarded:

[e.g. qualification name and NFQ Level]

Related Careers:

Why I would/would not consider this career?

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Course Investigation

Code: Number of Places: Course Duration: Fees:

Course Name: College: Qualification(s): Where to apply:

College, CAO

Entry Requirements:

Points / subjects / portfolio etc...

Course Type:

CAO / HE / PLC / FET/Tertiary

Which subjects/modules in this course are you attracted to?

Which subjects/modules in this course are you least attracted to?

What careers or further progression routes might this course lead you to?

What additional information about this course have you found from anyone involved in it - from someone who has done it, is doing it, or a college representative?

What other similar courses are available?

Why I would choose/not choose this course?

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Apprenticeship Investigation

Apprenticeship Name: On-the-job Employer: Off-the-job Course Provider:

if known

Qualification Level NFQ: Apprenticeship Duration:

if known

Colour Vision Test Required:

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No

Student Contribution Fee:

Weekly Off-the-job Wage

Entry Requirements:

How do you apply for this apprenticeship?

What elements of this apprenticeship would you find to be the most engaging / interesting, and why?

What would you find to be challenging about this apprenticeship, and why?

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