Guidance Links

www.cao.ie : Central Applications Office for the majority of Higher Education Institutions. Make application online and use links to access websites of Universities, ITs & Colleges in Ireland

www.ucas.com : Central applications office for UK universities (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

www.qualifax.ie : Course Database and access to websites of all Universities, ITs & Colleges of Further Education. Also information on Career Events & Interest Tests

http://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=22 : List of Open Days and Career Events for 2009/2010

www.careersportal.ie : Course Database, Career Videos, Interest Tests, Study Skills, Career Database & Interest Tests

www.studentfinance.ie : Information on financial support for higher education

www.accesscollege.ie : Information on the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) – third level admissions schemes for school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds or for students with disabilities

www.scoilnet.ie : School based website: Revision, study tips etc.

www.skoool.ie : Study & Exam Advice

www.picktourism.ie : Courses in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry

www.fas.ie : Apprenticeships

www.garda.ie : Careers in An Garda Síochána

www.military.ie : Careers with the Defence Forces

www.steps.ie : Careers in engineering

www.teagasc.ie : Courses and Careers in Horticulture & Agriculture