School leavers

Left school? What next? There's loads of options available to you.

Find out more by choosing a section below

  • Post-Leaving Certificate coursesstudying_ahead

    PLCs are often seen as just available to school-leavers, but you will be also welcomed as an adult participant.
  • Getting your results – the technical stufftable of results

    What happens once you open the envelope, from points to CAO offers to appeals
  • Getting your results – the emotional stuffworst exam face ever by stuartpilbrow at Flickr

    Whether you're chuffed or wish you could hide under the bed, getting your results can be emotional
  • So you’re going to get a jobsign_on_wall

    You need to prepare yourself as much as possible, from writing your CV to doing interviews.
  • ApprenticeshipsImage from courses.ie

    By doing an apprenticeship you get the practical balance between learning a trade and earning a living.
  • Student loans50 euro notes by snorski at Flickr

    There is a lot of jargon out there about getting a loan, but here are some practical things to do before you make the commitment.
  • Student grantseuro coin by Astro Guy at flickr

    If you are eligible for a student grant it can help you with the various costs of higher education.
  • So you’ve finished schoolpeople jumping

    Finishing school is a pretty big deal. It's exciting but can be scary too.
  • Coping with your exam resultssummer

    Not doing as well as you expected in your Leaving Cert can be really tough, especially if you needed higher marks to get the course you wanted.
  • Repeatingstacked_books_colourful

    It could be the last thing you want to do but also repeating your Leaving Cert could be the better option for you.
  • Social welfare payments10 euro note by Andres Rueda at Flickr

    Money worries can be stressful, and finding the right solution can seem really complicated especially when it comes to social welfare.
  • Employment Lawtall_building

    Knowing your rights is really important when you're starting work.