Careers

Careers webchat is available from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, or if staff are unavailable, you can visit ask questions online.

Chat with Careers

Careers adviser and students — Options for 11 to 19-year-olds

11 to 19: your learning and career options

Whether you're studying, training or want to get a job, get help with your career options.

11 to 19: your learning and career options

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Get the job you want

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or want to take a change in direction, making informed career choices will help you get the job you want. Look at the information available from the Careers Service:

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Student finance

Applications are now open for student finance for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. You don’t have to wait until you’ve accepted a course to apply. To get everything in place for the start of your course visit:

Student finance

Careers online support

Careers Service provides interactive tools to help you look at different careers from A -Z and match your options. The CV Builder will also help you towards getting that career … read more

Plan your career

Information and advice for everyone to help you plan your career, including an adult online application for free careers guidance … read more

Applying for jobs

Help and advice on how to apply for jobs, including how to write a CV, fill in job applications and prepare for interviews … read more

Job trends

The structure of the Northern Ireland workforce is changing month by month. Find out the sectors with opportunities and the skills in demand … read more

Skills to Succeed

If you want to continue studying or learn new skills, information is available on Further and Higher Education courses, apprenticeships and other training programmes … read more

Careers information for key sectors

Find careers occupational information in key sectors, including courses available, job opportunities and interviews with employers, employees and educational representatives … read more

Helping young people with their education

Tips for parents on how to help young people with career choices, when they get exam results and career planning for those with special educational needs … read more

Contact the Careers Service

The Careers Service offers information, advice and guidance to all ages. Chat online, by phone or in person at your nearest Careers office … read more

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