Junior Cycle

Have you ever thought about what you would like to do when you leave school? The Junior Cycle is a good time to start thinking about different career options and considering what subjects you might choose for Leaving Cert. We have lots of useful tools to help you start exploring yourself and the thousands of exciting career paths that lie ahead.

Explore different Career Sectors - for example, business, medicine, or beauty to get a picture of the types of skills and jobs involved in working in that particular area. 

Search hundreds of occupations in our Career Explorer to find out what the job involves, the type of person it would suit, what you might earn and the qualifications you would need.

You can also watch lots of career videos or read career stories with people employed in a variety of jobs across the country to get an insight into different sectors and industries. 

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Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice Testimonial
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship - Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice Testimonial
Brian Kelly
Science Entrepreneur - Brian Kelly
Combilift OEM Traineeship - Gary's Story
OEM Traineeship - Combilift OEM Traineeship - Gary's Story
Ambulance Service
Emergency Medical Technician & Paramedic - Ambulance Service
Breda Ni Mhaoláin
Interpreter - Breda Ni Mhaoláin

Join our complete Guidance programme designed for Irish Junior Cycle students (purchase required).

Build you own unique Career Portfolio through exploring our fun Island of Discovery as the programme takes you through a series of explorations about yourself, your motivations, and your dreams and ambitions.

What Career Type are you?

Investigative?

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

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Martha Francis
Martha Francis, Detective Sergeant

Martha Francis is a Detective Sergeant working in the computer crime investigation unit in Harcourt Square. Martha has been a member of An Garda Síochána for 26 years and has travelled abroad to undertake a number of courses in her specialist area. 

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Career Articles

Meeting the Educational Needs of 21st Century Farming
Meeting the Educational Needs of 21st Century Farming
Posted by CareersPortal
Why Further Education and Training (FET) could be the right choice for you after your Leaving Certificate
Why Further Education and Training (FET) could be the right choice for you after your Leaving Certificate
Posted by SOLAS
Tessa Kingston Adventure Therapist and Operations Manager with Sailing into Wellness
Tessa Kingston Adventure Therapist and Operations Manager with Sailing into Wellness
Posted by Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences
Blacksmith Forges Art with Sparks of Inspiration
Blacksmith Forges Art with Sparks of Inspiration
Posted by CareersPortal
Karen Muldowney - Business Development and Marketing Manager
Karen Muldowney - Business Development and Marketing Manager
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
Dublin mum’s drive for change leads to accounting qualification
Dublin mum’s drive for change leads to accounting qualification
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
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