Description
Webinar #28 in Synergy Careers Webinar Series, #20 in The Careers in…. Series looks at careers in Psychology, Counselling, Social Care & Religion. Each webinar aims to inform those joining in, of the variety of course options to suit different academic abilities, aptitudes and interests. We aim to give an insight into subject/grade requirements, key skills and qualities suited, job prospects, course content and more.
You will get insight from careers guidance perspective along with college/course options to suit all levels, professional body insight and hear from someone working in the industry.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers include Ruth Daly St Patrick’s Pontifical University and Dr. Jennifer Ward Chartered Psychologist Carlow College.
Past guest speakers include Carlow College Dr John McHugh and Dr Dylan Colbert from Psychology department and Ruth Daly St Patricks Pontifical University 2025; Carlow College, Dr John McHugh, from Applied Social Care department 2024; 2023 Ruth Daly St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth; IADT, DBS 2022 and students/graduates outlining their career journey.
Timing
0-25 minutes: Synergy Careers, Julie O’Connor talks about who is best suited to careers in Law, typical requirements, what course options, career opportunities and more.
25-37 minutes: Ruth Daly St Patrick’s Pontifical University on course offerings in SPPU to cater for interests in Psychology, social care & Religion, career opportunities and benefits to students who attend SPPU
37-50 minutes: Dr. Jennifer Ward Chartered Psychologist Carlow College on course offerings in St. Patricks College Carlow to cater for interests in Psychology, career opportunities and benefits to students who attend Carlow College.
50-60 minutes: Panel Discussion looking at where 2025 graduates have gone as well as personal career journeys of panellists