School

Quick Links
Become a Member!

It's free, and you can save your preferred courses, careers and coursework!

Self-Assessment

It starts here - the more you understand yourself the better chance you have of creating a career path that will satisfy you!

Career Research

How do you find out what sort of careers and courses there are? Here's a quick quide to get you moving.

Skills Competition

Tell us about the skills you discovered during your Work Experience and you can win fabulous prizes!

Explore Career Sectors
Higher Education - CAO
Further Education - PLC
Apprenticeships
College Profiles

Get a quick snapshot of the key features offered by colleges throughout Ireland.

College Updates

Keep up-to-date on the latest developments and news from colleges.

Course Videos

Ireland's largest collection of PLC and CAO course videos provide deep insights into what you will study at college.

LC Subject Choice
Leaving Cert Subjects
Study Skills
Study Abroad
Student Supports
Scholarships
Job Applications and CVs
Interview Preparation
Finding a Job
Calculate your Points
Points Calculator
CAO Quick Links
CAO CourseFinder
New Courses
Restricted Courses
Points Calculator
Alert Lists
CAO Handbook
CAO Website
CAO Video Guides
Key Dates
Access to College - HEAR
Access to College - DARE

 

Career News
Senior Cycle Weekly Checklist Monday 11th May 2026
Apprenticeships closing for applications from Monday 11th May 2026
More than 1,700 students explore over 200 careers in CareersPortal National Career Skills Competition 2026
Apprenticeship Vacancies in the Logistics and Transport Industry
New Courses Added to CAO for 2026 Entry
CAO Statement of Application Record Email
May 2026: Top 10 Jobs Live for Tourism Sector Right Now
Apprenticeship of the Week - Sous Chef
Exciting Route to becoming a Primary School Teacher through a NEW Tertiary Degree Course
Launch of new construction programmes including initiative for TY students
Discover Careers
View All
A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice
A Day in the Life of an ESB Apprentice - A Day in the Life of an ESB Network Apprentice
Tom Tooher
Lieutenant - Army - Tom Tooher
Tourism Careers at the Armada Hotel
Careers at Armada Hotel - Tourism Careers at the Armada Hotel
Career Chat...
View All
Darryl Day
Darryl Day, IQ Engineer

Darryl is currently an IQ Engineer working in the construction of the new FAB 14 building. Darryl's love for school subjects like Maths and Physics helped him with everyday problem solving and analytical skills that are essential for his current engineering roles. After completing a Degree in Physics he undertook a Masters in DCU. He started as a manufacturing process engineer and thrives on the combination of teamwork and advanced technology that Intel provides.

Ask me a question!

Career Stories

View More
Business & Office Administration Graduate
Business & Office Administration Graduate
Posted by Monaghan Institute
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
Rosa Doran - Astronomy Educator
Posted by CareersPortal
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Education Officer
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Education Officer
Posted by CareersPortal
Karen Muldowney - Business Development and Marketing Manager
Karen Muldowney - Business Development and Marketing Manager
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
Posted by CareersPortal
Close
Close

Searching for...