CAREERS FAIR AT DUN LUGHAIDH

Students from across Dundalk attended the Dun Lughaidh annual Careers Fair to help them make informed decisions on their burgeoning careers, at a time when most are looking at third level education choices.

November 6th marked the beginning of a new intake of applications for CAO and representatives from a broad range of popular Universities, Institutes of Technology, Post Leaving Cert Colleges and training providers joined the event at Chapel Hall in Dun Lughaidh to help students considering their options.

Guidance Counsellor, Dara Mee, who organised the event said the school were delighted to have new President of DKIT, Dr Michael Mulvey open the busiest gathering yet.

‘In his opening words, Dr Mulvey recognised the collaboration, commitment and detailed research necessary in making wise course choices and the extensive expertise available to enable students at the event,’ said Dara.

‘With over 1400 possible pathways available through the CAO alone, the relevance of such guidance activities was clear.

The Chapel Hall hosted hundreds of young visitors from De La Salle, St Mary’s College,St Vincent’s, Scoil Ui Mhuirigh and O Fiaich College Dundalk who added to the vibrant event.

‘New stands included Solas and the National Learning Network while Paul Connolly and his colleagues represented An Garda Siochana,’ said Dara.

‘ The perennially popular DCU, Maynooth University and Trinity College Dublin dispensed advice and guidance alongside exhibitors from UCD, NCAD , St Angela’s Sligo and University Of Limerick.’

She added that rapid technological advances are changing skills requirements for most jobs.

‘As a result educators appreciate the need to assist students to develop a more robust skillset around problem- solving, self-management, group-work, literacy, numeracy, creativity and communication.’

Dara added: ‘In an era of such change, where it’s predicted in a recent Dell study, that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet , it’s never been more important to opt for courses that reflect individual abilities and interests for maximum personal satisfaction, and success.’

‘Exciting and challenging times ahead for our students.’

St Louis Guidance Counsellors, Dara Mee and Cora Rice wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the education reps , An Gardai ,SOLAS and the NLN who gave so generously of their time and energy.

‘ To Michelle Dolan and Mary Gilmore Acting Principal and Deputy Principal and fellow St Louis colleagues we are very thankful to you all for your support in this event.

Finally we wish DKIT President Dr Mulvey, continued success and satisfaction in his new role.’

The large group of students who attended the careers fair at St. Louis Secondary School.

Ruth Daly, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, speaking to Students at the St. Louis Secondary School careers fair.

Luci Watters, Kate Mackin and Rachel Connolly at the St. Louis Secondary School careers fair.

Cora Rice, Michelle Dolan and Dara Mee, St. Louis Secondary School, with Dr. Michael Mulvey, President of DkIT at the St. Louis Secondary School careers fair.

Dr. Michael Mulvey, President of DkIT and Davy McDonnell, Principal, Drogheda Institute of Further Education at the St. Louis Secondary School careers fair.