Past pupils sharing of knowledge a great success.
Leaving Certificate Pres Tralee students were given a one of a kind opportunity on Friday 11th January from an enthusiastic cohort of the school’s past pupils on the career paths they have chosen. Using the format of a parent teacher meeting students were enabled to work in small groups with our past pupils. This unique initiative now in its fifth year co ordinated by Guidance Counsellors Mary Mulcahy and Bridin Kearney has proven to be popular with Leaving Certs feeling more assured and confident afterwards.
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A number of career areas were represented
- * Arts
- * Social Science
- * Food Science
- * Early Childhood Care &Education
- * Business
- * Education
- * Law
- * Languages
- * Communications
- * Music
- * I.C.T
- * Engineering
- * Occupational Therapy
- * Sport &Exercise Science
- * Medicine
- * Pharmacy
Topics on the day included
- * Course structure/content/options
- * Work Placement
- * Studying abroad
- * Post Graduate opportunities
- * Accommodation
- * Mentor System
- * Tutorial system
- * Assessment and Exams
- * Scholarships/Grants
‘We are indebted to our past pupils who offer invaluable advice on course content, career prospects and the highs and lows of college life’ said Ms.Mulcahy. ‘Our past pupils love the idea of giving back to their former alma mater’ and it is a lovely way to say thank you, a former student commented.
