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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ETB Engineering Upskilling Courses
Engineering Upskilling Programmes - ETB Engineering Upskilling Courses
HSE Webinar – Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy - HSE Webinar – Occupational Therapy

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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Keith Lynch
Keith Lynch, Private (Line)

Keith completed his Leaving Cert in St. Olivers Community College, and continued on to Dundalk Institute of Technology to study Business Management. He chose to joint the Army towards the end of his stay in college, and applied for entry as a graduate.

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Career Articles

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Pulse College Graduate - Music Production for Games
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Jack Owens – Business Tourism Intern at Fáilte Ireland
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From PLC Course to Ireland's Beauty Champion
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A Week in the Life of a Hospital Porter
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Tony Mcmanmon - Racecourse Builder
Tony Mcmanmon - Racecourse Builder
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A day in the life of a Laser Physicist
A day in the life of a Laser Physicist
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