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FET options are simply different tools for different goals, and choosing such paths is a decision made on its own merits
Entry to these programmes is not based on Leaving Cert points but instead looks at student drive, suitability, skills and ability
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A selection of less conventional options for study after secondary school
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Further education and training is a category that includes Post-Leaving Cert (PLC), apprenticeship and traineeship courses
There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert
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For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
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The further education and training sector offers a wealth of upskilling or reskilling opportunities
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CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
This option can offer numerous benefits which can significantly affect your career development
Full-time programmes for those who have finished second level and adults returning to education
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
Entry requirements in many European universities are generally lower compared to Irish universities
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Sculpture course at Cork College of Further Education giving blind and partially sighted learners a chance to defy conventional limitations
Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey
‘I do get asked: do you feel that you missed out on the college experience? The answer: absolutely not,’ says one apprentice
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