Launch of Public Jobs schools programme

The Public Jobs Schools Resource Kit is a new programme for post-primary students that aims to spark interest in the wide variety of careers available across the public sector. The information is presented in a new way for guidance counsellors and other teachers, to build confidence around discussing career options in the public sector with students and their parents.

It’s a ‘pick up and teach’ resource that speaks to the curriculum and is accessible online. The Resource Kit contains six lesson plans, covering diverse career paths and entry routes to the public sector, as well as employee videos that bring lesser-known roles to life.

A variety of careers are profiled, including a Customs Dog Handler with Revenue; an Economist at the Department of Education; a Tour Guide at the National Botanic Gardens (Office of Public Works); and an Emergency Medical Controller with the National Ambulance Service. The resources, which are all free to use, can be found on a dedicated schools microsite via publicjobs.ie and are available in both Irish and English.

President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Beatrice Dooley said: “The IGC is excited to work with Publicjobs.ie to communicate the diversity of career opportunities available across the public sector. Given our unique access to learners and job seekers across the student lifespan, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors is ideally positioned to highlight this variety through the delivery of the Public Jobs Schools Resource Kit in guidance classes throughout Ireland, as well as one-to-one career guidance appointments.”

All resources freely accessible via www.publicjobs.ie/schools and https://www.publicjobs.ie/ga/scoileanna