Student Support

Career Guidance and Counselling Service

Guidance and Counselling Service

The College Career Guidance and Counselling Service is a non-judgmental confidential service available to all students at Drogheda Institute of Further Education. The service assists students in the transition from Second Level to Further Education and in the transition from Further Education to Higher Education or to the world of work.

The guidance counsellor facilitates and assists students in areas such as further study options, adjusting to college life, study skills, time management skills and exam techniques.

Career Guidance is available on a one to one and group basis. The guidance counsellor may use career interest inventories and computer aided guidance to facilitate the student. Students are also provided with information on up to date formats for C.V. presentation and interview skills.

Advice is available on further study opportunities through both CAO and UCAS, FETAC links and employment opportunities.

The college counselling service aims to help identify stresses and anxieties that might affect the academic and personal development of the student. The counsellor provides a safe and supportive space where individual students can discuss their personal problems in total confidence.