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Alternative Advice Sources

The Career Development Centre provides advice and information to students and recent graduates of NUI Galway. See our statement of service for more information.

The following are links to other advisory sources.

The Career Development Centre and NUI Galway are not responsible for the advice given or information contained on these external sites.

NUI Galway:

If you are interested in attending NUI Galway contact one of the following:

Schools Liaison Office
For school students and their parents the process of choosing what to study at University can be a daunting one and we are here, to provide the information you need, to make the decision-making process easier.

Admissions Office
For queries about the admission of EU Undergraduate Students.

Postgraduate Admissions Office
For queries about the admission of Postgraduate Students. Includes links to courses and closing dates.

Academic College/School
For course enquiries, see the contact given on the course specific page.

Disability Support Office
Information about the services and supports available.

Adult and Continuing Education
For evening, TEFL and distance learning - courses range from 8 weeks to 4 years.

Mature Students Office
For information on applying to NUI Galway as a mature student, entry requirements and courses such as Access course for Mature Applicants, Foundation Course Science and Engineering, Foundation Course in Business/Commerce.

International Students Office
We in the International Office are here to help you whether you are already studying at the University, have applied for a course or are thinking of studying in Galway.

Outside NUI Galway there are supports for those considering going to college, or looking for careers advice.

Ireland:

The Adult Educational Guidance Initiative	25 guidance projects throughout the country with the aim of providing a quality adult educational guidance service to participants in VTOS, literacy and other adult and community education programmes nationwide. It's all about connecting adults with learning.
Galway Citizens’ Information Centre	Provide free, confidential and impartial information on any subject to all – including Social Welfare, Employment rights, health services, consumer rights, tax, family law, local organisations and activities.
Losingyourjob.ie	Brought to you by Citizens Information. Information on dealing with reduced hours, leaving work, social welfare, options for training and education and funding, going back to work, and leaving Ireland.
FAS	These services are available to all individuals including the unemployed, persons wishing to return to work after a break, persons who have completed school or college and job-changers. Open to men and women equally and to all citizens of the European Union. The most important step is to register at your local FÁS Office. FÁS Employment Services Offices will provide career advice and guidance including information on job and training opportunities as well as temporary employment options.
The National Association of Adult Education	General information for adults wishing to return to education, repeat the leaving certificate, filling out a CAO application etc.
Youth Reach	Ireland's education and training programme for early school leavers.
Qualifax	National Database of courses in Ireland.
Careers Portal	This site is split into careers advice for second level, third level and working people. "From this site you can complete self-assessment exercises, create a career plan, develop a job search strategy, research employers, explore occupations, keep up to date with our labour market trends, discover training opportunities and watch and read career interviews of people from all walks of life in Ireland."
Golden Pages	Search for private guidance counsellors in your local area.

UK & Abroad:

Email advice from Graduate Prospects	The service is available to people who graduated up to five years ago and who are nationals of states within the European Economic Area (EEA) and who require advice about careers and study in the UK.
National Careers Service (UK)	This UK Government website can help you plan your career, build a CV, identify your skills and action planning. Also a searchable database of job descriptions.
C2	The careers service for experienced graduates provided by The Careers Group, University of London.

Career Development Centre
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 493589, Fax: +353 (0)91 494570
This page was last updated Friday, April 13, 2012