SUSI Grant Application
Applying to PLC, Undergraduate college courses in Ireland, UK or Europe.
Click on the link to find out more SUSI Grant.pdf
Upcoming events
DARE & HEAR
All documentation to be at CAO before this Friday - 15th March
Ask for proof of postage at the post office counter
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DCU INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS
The Student Recruitment Team is delighted to offer a number of Parent/Guardian Information Evenings over the coming months. Our first one is Thursday, 28th March, 7pm - 9.30pm on DCU Glasnevin Campus.
These in-person sessions are designed to support parents/guardians of students who are considering Level 8 (university) study after their Leaving Certificate and may be suitable for those parents/guardians who have not been through the CAO process already and/or those who wish to refresh their knowledge.
Each session will cover the following areas:
— Applying to University via the Central Applications Office (CAO)/Post Leaving Certificate course (PLC) pathways
— How DCU supports your child
— DCU undergraduate courses
— Followed by a campus tour provided by our student ambassadors.
Register your place here
Other sessions will take place on:
— Thursday 25th April, 7pm - 9.30pm, DCU Glasnevin Campus
— Thursday 23rd May, 7pm - 9.30pm, DCU St Patrick’s Campus*
*The DCU St Patrick’s Campus is where the following courses are taught/predominantly taught. If your son/daughter is interested in any of these courses, we would recommend coming to this session so that you can see the appropriate campus.
— Early Childhood Education (DC001)
— Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) (DC002/3/4/5)
— Religious Education with English/History/Music (DC010/1/2)
— Technology, Engineering and Graphics (DC015)
— Science and Mathematics Education (DC203)
— Education and Training (DC235)
— PE with Biology/Mathematics (DC205/6)
— Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance (DC014)
— Climate and Environmental Sustainability (DC294)
— Arts subjects: English, History, Music, Philosophy, World Religions and Theology, Gaeilge
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Good afternoon,
FIT is delighted to announce that we are hosting the TechAscent-Tech Apprenticeship Expo in partnership with GCS on the 7th of March 2024 in Croke Park, Dublin.
We would be delighted to invite your 6th year students who are interested in technology would consider attending the event.
Spaces are limited as FIT is working with you we are sending this to you before it goes live in the public domain.
If you are interested please sign up soon to avoid disappointment- please note if you have someone interested in technology that you want to bring with you please note they must register with the link below also.
Please click on link to register: TechAscent: Tech Apprenticeship Expo 2024 hosted by FIT and GCS – Registration (registrationdesk.ie)
Please note all attendees must be registered individually using the link above.
The aim of TechAscent is to explore existing & future tech employment opportunities in the Irish market, raise the profile of the FIT Tech Apprenticeship programme, and offer facilitation to employers to recruit tech candidates and apprentices.
The professional linkages GCS has with key employers along with FIT’s extensive portfolio of employers will provide a diverse range of Tech professionals for you to network with.
This event will provide:
- Live Q & A sessions with Tech Apprentices & Tech Apprentice Employers .
- Interactive Tech arena using a variety of the latest technologies available such as AI, Robotic cars, 3D printing, AR & VR technologies, and PLC’s.
- 30 Tech Companies for you to meet and discover new career possibilities.
The event will offer you the opportunity to:
· Meet with tech expert employers and discover new career opportunities.
· Enjoy Tech discussion panels where you will hear from Tech Apprentices and Tech professionals about their journey into tech and experiences.
· Enjoy a day packed with like-minded tech enthusiasts.
· Talk to experts and get expert advice on career pathways.
· Expand your own personal and professional development and keep up with the constantly evolving technology.
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- Monday 29th January
- Griffith College Open Evening 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- Thursday 25th January
- Inchicore College of Further Education Open Day 10.00am - 5.00pm
- Click link below for further information
- TUD Portfolio Clinic Open Day
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UCD
Updates & Events
Please see a list below of upcoming events for January 2024. These events are for students & parents
Medicine in UCD
Any student interested in this please talk to Eoin before registering
UCD School of Medicine and St Vincent’s Healthcare Group would like to invite you and your students to attend our virtual event titled ‘So you want to be a doctor?’ which will take place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd February 2024.
The talks will be delivered live via Zoom during school hours from 10am – 12.30pm each day (10-10:30, 10:30-11:00, break from 11:00-11:30, 11:30-12:00 and finally 12-12:30 Mon-Fri inclusive). Attendees are encouraged to attend live so that they can engage in Q&A with presenters. Register Here
Applying to Irish Universities
When applying to Irish Universities log on to www.cao.ie
Registration cost
Up to January 15th 2024 = €30
16th January - 1st February = €45
Points to note
Parent / guardian guide
https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=parents
Access routes
for those with disabilities and or from economic or social backgrounds under represented in Irish universities
DARE - Disability Access Route to Education https://accesscollege.ie/dare - Talk to Eoin the Guidance Counsellor also
HEAR - Higher Education Access Route to Education https://accesscollege.ie/hear
Open days
https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=opendays
Scholarships
https://1916bursary.ie/
https://careersportal.ie/scholarships/index.php?scholarshipsPage=2