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Careers And Education Commentator

It is coming up to CAO time of the year, and once again students are being bombarded with all sorts of course choices. However, the most lucrative course of all is often overlooked by many: computer science (or its related course electronics and computing). Computer science is a direct gateway to the global tech industry that has spawned the largest companies in the world such as Amazon, Microsoft, Stripe, and of course, Genesys, the global leader in cloud based software for customer care. Marc Andreessen, who developed the first widely used browser, Mosaic, stated that “software is eating the world”. This is being borne out as we see AirBnb (travel), Spotify (music), Netflix (television), Zoom (video conferencing), and many more disrupt their respective industries and change the way we live, work, and play.

Applicants who have not yet completed their application are urged by CAO to do so immediately, particularly mature applicants, applicants for the HEAR or DARE schemes, or those who are thinking about applying for a restricted course.

January and February for 6th year students can be one of the most challenging and stressful times of year. After the Christmas break students are on the homeward stretch to the Leaving Certificate exams, June comes very quickly.

We live at a time when planning for the future poses greater challenges than ever. People today must be ready to face many career shifts over their working lives.

Galway Community College, GCC, is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Galway city, offering full time QQI accredited courses at both Level 5 and 6. It offers courses in six specialist departments, design and technology; sport; film, music, and theatre; science and engineering; social care; and business and secretarial. The college is currently busy developing new courses in line with employment opportunities and course demands to suit learners. Information about these new exciting courses will be available soon on the website www.galwaycc.ie and social media channels @GCCFurtherEd.

January 20th (5pm): Closing date for the CAO early-bird online applications. A fee of €30 applies before this date and increases after that date to €45, until February 1st.

At Calasanctius College, Oranmore, the process of deciding upon a grounded and well-researched Third Level decision, is honed throughout the lifespan of a student’s time. It involves all members of the whole school community, particularly our school guidance counsellors Ms Grace Denny, Ms Donna Curran, Mr Niall Loftus and Ms Deirdre Tobin along with each subject-teacher.

The famous saying of “find something you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”, is the ultimate goal for students as they embark on trying to identify what they should do after post-primary school. But it is very common to not know what it is you want to do. IT Sligo has provided some top tips to follow.

Normally students use college open days to help them make their CAO choices. Open days provide a wonderful opportunity for both students and parents to get a feel for a college, and chat with staff and students.