
CAO Information
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions Ms Burke has recorded presentations for students and their parents in lieu of the traditional CAO Information Night we would hold in school.
How to apply to the CAO

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR):

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE):

An introduction
This presentation includes:
- Advice for parents of an exam year student
- A timeline of Leaving Certificate deadlines

Part One- Job Seeking and Further Education
This presentation covers the following topics:
- Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
- Job-Seeking Skills
- State Jobs
- Teagasc Courses
- Post Leaving Certificate Courses

Part Two- Higher Level Education
This Presentation covers the following topics:
- UCAS- Third Level in the UK
- Study in Europe
- The CAO System- Third level in Ireland
- The HEAR scheme (Higher Education Access Route)
- The DARE scheme (Disability Accesss Route to Education)
- Financial Considerations at Third level and SUSI grants

Career Guidance Resources
Additional resources are available for students in the areas of stress management and study skill, wellbeing and careers using the following careers department links:
Stress Management and Study Skills:

Wellbeing:

Careers Resources:

Useful Careers Resources
Job Seeking and Apprenticeships Factsheet
Post Leaving Certificate Courses Factsheet
CAO, UCAS, EUNICAS (Third level) Factsheet
Grants, Funding and Accommodation Factsheet
Choosing a Career Factsheet
CAO Handbook 2021
SUSI Guide 2021
SUSI Videos
Applying to the CAO
Mapping your Future by the CAO
The CAO offers process by the CAO
Useful websites:
www.cao.ie
www.qualifax.ie
www.careersportal.ie
HEAR and DARE
HEAR-Handbook-2021
DARE-Handbook-2021
How to Apply to HEAR Video
How to apply to DARE video
DARE & HEAR Promotional Video
Useful websites:
www.accesscollege.ie
Useful websites for SUSI Grants
www.susi.ie
To check your eligibility for a grant go to https://susi.ie/eligibility-reckoner-app/index.html
Keywords: Career Guidance, CAO, College, SUSI Grant