Course choice should reflect a distinctive process
Get the skills. Get the job.
IN today’s market driven economy, CAO applications are often used as a barometer to inform students about where the most likely career paths can be found. This stems from where skills shortages are most acute in our economy; a way of funnelling students to meet the economy’s needs, basically. In such a scenario, students often fall into the trap of choosing the wrong course because the environment they live in is guided by CAO application trends.
This will not apply to students who are focused on what they want to study, but it can be misleading to students who are not. The economy’s needs are not the same as a student’s needs. Keep this in mind. In short: beware enrolling in a course that you think is beneficial and opt instead for one you actually enjoy.
Society’s deciphering of CAO applications should never determine a student’s outlook. More importantly, ask what your CAO application tell us about you. Sounds a simple question, but it’s precisely you, and you alone, who gets to determine the future.
The debate over ‘what’s important to study’ is usually projected on the student by parents, guardians and friends who feel they are guiding them in the right direction. This is something to avoid.
We’re all individuals and we should follow what we love. Sometimes with college it’s better to have loved and lost in a subject than never having loved that subject to begin with! RECENT employment studies show a move is on - towards practical skills training on traineeships and apprenticeships. Kerry ETB Training Centre are experts in training for employment. Graduates emerge work-ready and job placement rates tend to be 80% or higher.
High demand programmes in Overhead Lines, Fibre Installation Technician, Wind Turbine Maintenance, Tour Guiding, Outdoor Activities, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Barbering are now enrolling. Media courses are run at the National Digital Skills Centre in Digital Photography, Broadcast Production, Digital Media Production and allnew Radio Broadcast & Digital Journalism traineeship. Hugely popular traineeships in Medical Administration and Healthcare Support (Carer) and Business courses in Office Administration and Accounting Technician Years 1 and 2 are also starting soon. The only Stonecutting and Stonemasonry Apprenticeship in Ireland currently runs at Kerry ETB Training Centre and a second intake of the Commis Chef apprentices is planned for September 2018.
Traineeships offer 30% on-the-job learning and 80% plus job placement. Registered apprentices are employed up front so they earn while they learn – pay no tuition fees and tend to be immediately focused on career development.
For enquires, call 066-7149600 or email: training@kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie Apply online: www.kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie