Description
Webinar #33 looks at giving essential tips to Parents & Students entering 5th year 2026/2027. Career decisions plays a central role in our young adolescents lives. Having worked in Career Guidance in state schools and private practise for close to 30 years, I recognise the concerns Parents have when trying to help direct their son/daughter with studies and choosing Career Paths. As a parent of 4 girls I see how important our role is in giving our young adults opportunities to learn about their strengths, skills, talents outside of their studies. And also supporting them in realising what they are best suited to doing in their future.
This webinar aims to guide parents on how to help support their son/daughter get the most out of 5th year when it comes to Career Decisions. How best to plan the year around open days, knowing where to find information, good resources available and key tips. The aim is to ensure both students and their parents go into 5th year with a plan and tips on how to explore. You will get insight from Guidance Counsellors, College reps, Parents & Students.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers include Tom Farrell CareersNews, Dario DiRuzza UL and Louis Lenoir Student
Past guest speakers include Tom Farrell Careersnews, Conan Meehan Ulster University, Leanne Egan TUS and 5th Year student 2025; UL, St Patricks Pontifical University, Maynooth, DCU, TCD, LYIT (now ATU Donegal, IADT, Classroom Guidance, CareersNews, Eunicas, and parent/student perspective.
Timing
- 0-30 minutes: Julie O’Connor, Synergy Careers, outlines what to expect in 5th year School Guidance Program We explored the importance of making an appointment with a guidance counsellor along with going to open days, discussing and researching your interests.
- 30-39 minutes: Tom Farrell, CareersNews, outlining what to expect when signing up to their regular newsletter to ensure you do not miss out and how to navigate the website.
- 39-46 minutes: Dario DiRuzza UL who outlined all the student supports and opportunities colleges offer to help students make decisions from attending open days, talking with students, researching choices available
- 46-52 minutes: Louis Lenoir Student, on his experience of 5th year, on subject choice, going to open days to doing research on modules and comparing courses.
- 52-60 minutes: Panel Discussion advice for Parents in their role supporting careers exploration and students key tips on how and when to start engaging.