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Beyond the CAO: Exploring the bright pathways of further education and apprenticeships
For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
My job is at risk but I can’t afford to go back to college. What other options are there?
The further education and training sector offers a wealth of upskilling or reskilling opportunities
High rental costs are pricing out thousands of students and risk increased college dropout rates
State-backed affordable campus accommodation, student travel subsidies and improved public transport are vital to retaining talent
My daughter is in a panic over CAO course selections. How can I guide her in the right direction?
Researching options, planning for challenges and having passion for the subject are key
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FET: a pathway to endless opportunities for students
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
How to use your time at Higher Options
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
I narrowly missed out on my first-choice CAO course. Is there another route to university?
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get a CAO offer
Alternative pathways: more than 1,500 FET courses available for school-leavers
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
CAO 2024: Have we reached peak CAO points?
Many universities have expanded the number of places available on first year courses
How to budget for further education
Effective financial planning is essential for students to develop a realistic budget
Should I consider a Post Leaving Cert course?
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
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