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and Skills as part of the
National Development Plan
2007– 2013.
 
Useful Links

Adult Guidance

Irish Online Resources
Info on European Programmes / Exchanges Irish Organisations

International Organisations

Multicultural Context

International Resources

Non Formal Education

Irish Higher Education Institutions

 
   

 

Irish Organisations
AHEAD - To promote full access to and participation in third level education for students with disabilities in Ireland
An Board Atranais - The Irish Nursing Board
AONTAS - National Association of Adult Education
Association of Graduate Careers Services in Ireland
CERT - the Irish Tourism Training Industry
Combat Poverty Agency
Congress of Catholic Secondary Schools Parent Association
Data Protection Commissioner
Department of Education & Science - for information on the Irish education system
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Social, Community & Family Affairs
Emigrant Advice - information service for intending emigrants
Entrprise Ireland
EU Structural Funding in Ireland
FÁS - the Irish Training and Employment Authority
FORFAS - National Agency for Entreprise, Trade, Science, Technology and Innovation
Further Education and Training Awards Council
Gaelscoileanna - A Volantary organisation aiming to assist Irish Medium Schools
Government of Ireland
HEA - the Higher Education Authority
Higher Education & Training Awards Council, Ireland
IDA - Irish Investment and Development Agency
Institute of Guidance Counsellors - the professional body of guidance counsellors in Ireland
Institute of Public Administration
Integrated Ireland Language and Training - Through education and training, to empower people of other cultures and languages to achieve a place in Irish society.
International Education Board Ireland
International English Language Centre Ireland
Irish Centre for Migration Studies
Irish Council for International Students
Irish Defence Forces
Irish National Teachers Assosiation
Irish Vocational Education Association
Léargas - the Exchange Bureau
National Adult Literacy Agency
National Parents Council Post Primary
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland
National Resource Centre for Guidance in Ireland (Vocational Training and Labour Market info)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
PSCP (Primary Curriculum Support Programme)
SESS (Special Education Support Service)
SLSS (Second Level Support Service)
Teaching Council
Teagasc - National Body providing research and training services for the agriculture and food industry in Ireland
The Arts Council
The Centre for Cross Border Studies
The Economic and Social Research Institute
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
William Glasser Institute of Ireland
Youth Information Centres
Youthreach - Ireland's education and training programme for early school leavers
Irish Online Resources
Childcare Directory - Information on Childcare Issues
Calendar of Career Events - calender of events during school year.
Career Directions - Careers Information Database
Careers Portal - An Irish resource dedicated to those who wish to plan their career.
Central Applications Office - for applying to most third level courses in Ireland
Expertise Ireland
Irelands National Education and Research Network - Provider of high quality Internet services to Ireland’s Universities, Institutes of Technology and the research and educational community including primary and post primary schools
OASIS - Governemt On Line Access to Services Information and Support
Qualifax - The National Courses Database
Scoilnet - network for Irish schools
Skills Ireland - This website is run by a government body, it provides information about education and skills needs in Ireland
SKOOL - Information Resources for Education
The Irish Times - National Newspaper
Irish Higher Education Institutions
Universities
Dublin City University
Irish Universities Association (IUA)
National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Queens University, Belfast
Open University
Trinity College Dublin
University College Cork
University College Dublin
University of Limerick
University of Ulster (Belfast)
Institutes of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Council of Directors of Institutes of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown
Institute of Technology, Carlow
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Institute of Technology, Tallaght
Institute of Technology, Tralee
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology
National Institute of Technology Management
Waterford Institute of Technology
Colleges of Education
All Hallows College
American College Dublin
Bray Institute of Further Education
Burren College of Art
Carlow College
Church of Ireland College of Education
Development Studies Centre
Dublin Business School
Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies
Froebel College of Education
Griffith College Dublin
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
HSI College Limercik and Skerries College Cork
Irish Management Institute
Irish School of Ecumenics
Irish School of Landscape Painting
Kilroys College
KMI Institute of Theology and Cultures
Marino Institute of Education
Mary Immaculate College
Mater Dei Institute of Education
Mid West Business Institute
Milltown Institute of Theology & Philosophy
National College of Art & Design
National College of Ireland
National Distance Education Centre (Oscail)
Newman Institute Ireland
Portbello College Dublin
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Shannon College of Hotel Management
St. Angela's College of Education
St Catherines College of Further Education
St. Louise's School of Nursing
St Nicholas Montessori College Ireland
St. Patrick's College of Education
The Crafts Council Ireland
The Garda College
Tipperary Rural and Business Development Institute
Union of Students in Ireland
Vocational Education Colleges
West of Ireland Schools of English
International Organisations
Euroguidance - European National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance
Europe: CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training)
Europe: Council of Europe
Europe: European Network against Racism
Europe: European Youth Council of Europe
Ireland: Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Leonardo da Vinci - EU Vocational Training Action Programme
UK: Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
UK: Brittish Council
UK: Department of Education and Employment
UK Institute of Career Guidance
UK: National Resource Centre for Vocational Guidance
UK: NICEC - National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling
US Embassy - US Embassy in Ireland
International Resources
Canadian Resource: An international Website on Career Development
European Employment Services (EURES)
Europe Career Tips - An International Organisation which links to major job sites
Europe: ESTIA - Information about education and labour market in Europe
Europe: Eurodime - Training Course for Guidance Practitioners working with young students at pre-university level
Europe: Europa - Information on working and learning languages in Europe
Europe: Guidenet - Website of the Leonardo da Vinci project aiming to establish a European Network of Expertise in Guidance
Europe: PLOTEUS Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space
Europe: Youth at Training Village - Information on European CV, Mobilty and Pathways to work
France: Training & Studying in France
International: ICARES - International Career and Education Services - Portal
International: Evolanteer - Free online resource for recruiting volanteers
International: ICDL - International Career Development Library
International: Woodys web match - Offers links to places where students or teachers can look for information on University Issues, gap years, professions, jobs
New Zealand: Kiwicareers - Government funded website containing information on jobs, industry and training information
Scotland: Learndirect Scotland - Scottish Learning Opportunities database and general information
UK: Brittish University Information
UK: Careers Research & Advisory Centre CRAC
UK: Career Resource Centre
UK: Course FinderGuide to over 50,000 HE Courses in the UK
UK: Educational Resources Information Centre
UK: Ecctis - United Kingdom course discovery
UK: Guideline Career Services Information, Advice & Guidance services
UK Learn Direct National Learning Advice
UK Prospects Education, guidance and consultancy service in the United Kingdom.
UK: The Sports Web - Jobs and Career advise for the health and leisure industry
UK: UCAS - United Kingdom college applications
US: Career Resource Centre
US:My Future - United States Online Career Advice
Wales: Be Skilled - Development of new skills to both individuals and employers in Wales
Adult Guidance Related Sites
AONTAS - The National Association of Adult Education
Basic Skills Akency - UK
Careers Information and Guidance on the Web
CLAEGS - Co Longford Adult Education Guidance Service
Clare Adult Guidance Service
Combat Poverty Agency
Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs
Discover Guidance - Dun Laoghaire Adult Education Guidance Service
Institute of Careers Guidance (UK)
Learning Direct (UK initiative)
Mental Health Ireland
National Adult Literacy Agency
National Rehabilitation Board (NRB)
National Social Service Board
REGSA W.I.T - Co Waterford Adult Education Guidance Service
The Guidance Council (UK)
The Learning Exchange
The Life Long Learning Agency (UK)
Information on Non-Formal Education / Youth Sector
Breaking Through - An all-Ireland network to promote effective interventions with young people at risk
National Co-ordination Unit for Senior Traveller Training Centres
National Youth Council of Ireland
Network of Youth Information in Ireland
YOUTHREACH National Website
Information on European Programmes / Exchanges
Eurodesk Ireland - Information on European programmes/funding in the non-formal education sector, education sector, vocational training and the International association for the exchange of students for Technical experience (IASTE)
France: Egide - French Centre for International Exchanges
Sunset Boulevard - Information for young people intending to participate in European Voluntary Service placements or European Work Experience
Equality in a Multicultural Context
Equality Authority - The Equality Authority is an independent body set up under the Employment Equality Act 1998
National Anti-Racism Awareness Programme -
KNOW RACISM is the logo of the National Anti-Racism Awareness Programme. The overall aim of the programme is to contribute to creating the conditions for building an inclusive and intercultural society in Ireland where racism is effectively addressed and cultural diversity is valued.
National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism -
A special resource pack developed for schools and youth workers as part of European week against racism is still available including workshops and roleplays to use with young people and suggested activities at organisation level to combat racism e.g. a charter against racism and aims to help youth organisations and schools to explore multiculturalism and raise awareness of the problem of racism.
The Irish Refugee Council - website contains up-to-date press releases information, research and policy papers and factsheets on a wide range of issues affecting Irelands Refugee and Asylum seeking community.
The National Committee for Development Education - The Development Education Resources Guide can be downloaded from their website and includes useful literature and tools for Principals, teachers, guidance counselors and youth workers.

YARD - Youth Action Against Racism and Discrimination -
The aim of YARD is to counter racism by raising public awareness on issues of racism and multi-culturalism through youth action. YARD provides support and training for youth organizations in their anti-racism education programmes, produces relevant resources, networks and creates links between youth and other relevant organizations, develops policy on anti-racism development education, and organises the European Week Against Racism in Ireland

 

 
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