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We are delighted to launch our SOLAS' national campaign today!

If you're thinking about your next steps after your Leaving Certificate, there are endless Further Education and Training (FET) opportunities available in every county through your local Education and Training Board (ETB).

➡️ Pathways to university
➡️ Prepare for direct entry into employment
➡️ Time to explore a subject that interests you after school

FET can take you where you want to go, all without moving far from home.

Click the link in our bio to explore a world of FET opportunities. #ThisIsFET #leavingcert

Further Education and Training (FET) helps school leavers get to where they want to go!

📚 FET is a great stepping stone if for those unsure where to start. With local and low-cost courses available through your local Education and Training Board (ETB), providing students with pathways into higher education or the workforce.

🧑‍🏫 Whether you’re a student, parent or guidance councillor, make sure to explore all the PLC options! Check thisisfet.ie and cao.ie/options to learn more. #ThisIsFET

📰 Great to see Further Education and Training (FET) graduate, Jennifer Wood, in today’s Irish Independent CAO Change of Mind supplement!

➡️ Jennifer’s journey after school has focused on taking the time to discover her true path. After completing a post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) course at the Bray Institute of Further Education (@brayinstitutefe ), without a Leaving Certificate, not only did Jennifer get the opportunity to travel on a three-week Erasmus+ in Spain, but she also got a place in university to study a degree in science. While at BIFE, she deferred her science degree to explore another passion and decided to stay on at BIFE to study Music Performance.

As Jennifer says herself: “If you take a year or two to do one or two PLCs and figure out what you actually like, you could have the rest of your life then doing something that you absolutely adore.”

🔗 Visit our link in bio to find out more about how PLCs helped change Jennifer's life, or read the full piece in today's Irish Independent supplement.

#thisisfet @brayinstitutefe @kwetbtrainingservices

There’s more than one way to get there, and Further Education and Training (FET) can offer you a pathway outside of the points system to get you your dream career. Check out what Sean has to say about his experience.

FET offers a great variety of post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) that are:
📍Available nationwide through your local Education and Training Board (ETB)
💁 Financially accessible
👌 An amazing way to prepare you for the workforce or higher education.

Make sure you explore all your options. The PLC route could just be the way to go! #ThisIsFET

If you’re looking to gain some clarity on your next steps after school, a post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) course might just be for you.

One or two-year courses, depending on the area you choose, can help you decide if you want to commit to a full four-year degree or enter direct employment.

Further Education and Training (FET) offers courses in all the areas you can think of! Explore thisisfet.ie or cao.ie/options to find out more about PLCs! #ThisIsFET

Thinking about what’s next after the Leaving Certificate? With the CAO Change of Mind opening today, we encourage students to explore all the available options.

➡️ Whether you’re looking for a pathway to university, to get in the workforce or explore new areas, Further Education and Training (FET) offers post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses from criminology to fashion design, games development and many more.

Explore your interests! Check out cao.ie/options to learn more about how FET can get you to where you want to go. #ThisIsFET

🤔 Wondering what passion to pursue after the Leaving Cert?

👩‍🍳 Find out how Further Education and Training (FET) courses for school leavers, such as Post-Leaving Cert (PLC) programmes, helped chef Danay Berhane hone his craft before entering Higher Education and winning an international cooking competition!

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read about Danay’s story and the great journeys of other FET graduates.

#ThisIsFET @corkcollegeoffet

🎙️ Want to work in radio or audio production? Read how a Further Education and Training (FET) course helped Jules Coll on her mission to becoming a podcast presenter and producer at the link in our bio.

⭐ Whether you’re looking for a route to Higher Education or straight to employment, FET can take you there.

#ThisIsFET

@dublincollegedunlaoghaire

📢 Leaving Cert students! Thinking of studying journalism?

📝 Find out how a Post-Leaving Cert (PLC) course helped Wayne O’Connor, reporter with The Sunday Independent, kickstart his career in the newsroom at the link in our bio.

🌍 There's a world of exciting Further Education and Training (FET) course available in every country through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Explore your options today!

#ThisIsFET @limerickandclareetb

📚 Not sure what’s next after school? There’s more than one way forward!

Find out what Anna, a graduate of @dublincollege_blackrock, has to say about her Further Education and Training (FET) experience.

FET offers practical, hands-on courses that can lead to:
🎓 higher education
💼 a job you enjoy
🚀 real-world, accredited skills

From creative industries to tech, construction, healthcare and more, FET lets you explore your interests, build confidence and take your next step.

👉 Check out an exciting range of Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses and discover what’s possible near you at thisisfet.ie

#ThisIsFET #PLC #FET #leavingcert

👩‍🔬 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women and girls leading the way in STEM, and the diverse Further Education and Training (FET) and apprenticeship pathways that empower inclusive futures in science, technology and innovation.

Across Ireland, learners can access industry-designed FET courses, such as post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, micro-qualifications, apprenticeships, and eCollege courses that can open doors to higher education opportunities and in-demand careers. From food, forensic, and computer sciences, to biopharma, engineering, artificial intelligence and more, FET offers local, flexible, and accessible routes through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide into thriving STEM sectors.

Whether you’re finishing school, returning to learning, or upskilling in a new area, there’s a pathway for you.

A huge thank you to the PLC learners and staff at @cathalbrughafetcampus for opening up their labs for our School Leaver campaign!

👉 Explore FET options near you at www.thisisfet.ie and start your journey into science and innovation.

#IDWGS #ThisIsFET #GenerationApprenticeship #SkillsToAdvance

👩‍🔬 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women and girls leading the way in STEM, and the diverse Further Education and Training (FET) and apprenticeship pathways that empower inclusive futures in science, technology and innovation.

Across Ireland, learners can access industry-designed FET courses, such as post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, micro-qualifications, apprenticeships, and eCollege courses that can open doors to higher education opportunities and in-demand careers. From food, forensic, and computer sciences, to biopharma, engineering, artificial intelligence and more, FET offers local, flexible, and accessible routes through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide into thriving STEM sectors.

Whether you’re finishing school, returning to learning, or upskilling in a new area, there’s a pathway for you.

A huge thank you to the PLC learners and staff at @cathalbrughafetcampus for opening up their labs for our School Leaver campaign!

👉 Explore FET options near you at www.thisisfet.ie and start your journey into science and innovation.

#IDWGS #ThisIsFET #GenerationApprenticeship #SkillsToAdvance

👩‍🔬 This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women and girls leading the way in STEM, and the diverse Further Education and Training (FET) and apprenticeship pathways that empower inclusive futures in science, technology and innovation.

Across Ireland, learners can access industry-designed FET courses, such as post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, micro-qualifications, apprenticeships, and eCollege courses that can open doors to higher education opportunities and in-demand careers. From food, forensic, and computer sciences, to biopharma, engineering, artificial intelligence and more, FET offers local, flexible, and accessible routes through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide into thriving STEM sectors.

Whether you’re finishing school, returning to learning, or upskilling in a new area, there’s a pathway for you.

A huge thank you to the PLC learners and staff at @cathalbrughafetcampus for opening up their labs for our School Leaver campaign!

👉 Explore FET options near you at www.thisisfet.ie and start your journey into science and innovation.

#IDWGS #ThisIsFET #GenerationApprenticeship #SkillsToAdvance

CAO application closes tomorrow, 1st February at 5pm! Still thinking about your next step after the Leaving Cert? Hear from Holly, a proud @difeedu graduate, on how choosing a Further Education and Training course gave her the skills and knowledge to excel in her Law degree.

Check out our link in bio to discover the endless range of PLC and pre-university courses in your local area.