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
CAO Course Worksheet
Alert Lists
CAO Handbook 2025
CAO Website
CAO Video Guides
Key Dates 2025-2026
Access to College - HEAR
Access to College - DARE
Course Choice Checklist (pdf)

 

Career News
Apprenticeship Vacancies in the Logistics and Transport Industry
The National Career Skills Competition CIF Award for Work Experience/Career Investigation in Construction Sector
Parents: How you can support your Leaving Certificate Student
The National Career Skills Competition ESERO Ireland Award for Work Experience/Career Investigation in Space Science and Technology Sector
The National Career Skills Competition - Fáilte Ireland Award for Work Experience/Career Investigation in Tourism Sector
Senior Cycle Weekly Checklist Monday 23rd February 2026
Apprenticeships closing for applications from Monday 23rd February 2026
Naval Service Recruitment Campaign Launches
Irish Defence Forces Cadetship Competition 2026
Teagasc Live Webinar for Land Based Apprenticeships - Register Now
Discover Careers
View All
Mairéad - Department of Communications, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and Gaeltacht
Executive Officer - Mairéad - Department of Communications, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and Gaeltacht
Engineering Careers Q&A
Q&A - Engineering Careers Q&A
Marketing and Communications Intern
Microsoft Marketing & Communications Intern - Marketing and Communications Intern
Career Chat...
View All
David McKeown
David McKeown, Space Scientist

David McKeown is a space scientist with the European Space Agency. David also lectures on the Space Science and Technology Masters at University College Dublin in the areas of vibrations and control as well as launchers.

Ask me a question!

Career Stories

View More
Maurice Gaffney SC: A Life in Law
Maurice Gaffney SC: A Life in Law
Posted by CareersPortal
A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
Posted by CareersPortal
Fionnán Johnson: A Career in Audit & Advisory
Fionnán Johnson: A Career in Audit & Advisory
Posted by Deloitte
Career Profile - Crops and Machinery
Career Profile - Crops and Machinery
Posted by Teagasc
Dr. Norah Patten - Astronaut
Dr. Norah Patten - Astronaut
Posted by CareersPortal
Bob Lawlor - Electronic Engineer
Bob Lawlor - Electronic Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Close
Close

Searching for...