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MyFirstChoices

Inspiring first steps for 1st and 2nd Year, age 11+

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Careers inspiration

An introductory careers programme for 1st and 2nd Year students, aged 11+, that links their interests to subjects and careers and helps them see the journey ahead.

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Experience the joy of discovery

MyFirstChoices (formerly Probe) helps students make the link between the subjects they study and future careers. It is a first step before EirQuest. Available in Irish and English.

Inspiration & exploration

Our interest-based questionnaire guides individual students towards the career avenues that best suit them. By understanding which careers demand knowledge of science, arts, languages, humanities and social studies, they learn how different choices can keep the doors open to different careers. It’s an approach we have refined and optimised over the decades since 1986, working with schools.

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Inclusive & comprehensive

Inspire and challenge students to uncover a range of potential careers by learning about different jobs and the skills required.

All resources included can be used in guidance classes or as part of your whole-school guidance programme. Lesson plans and student worksheets included. Everything you need to start the career journey!

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Discover how we support guidance counsellors so that every student can make better decisions on their own career journey. Download our full MyFutureChoice programme overview and see how we can help you.

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Having used these instruments for many years now, I find them highly effective in facilitating student subject choices. The percentage of students who subsequently request a change is insignificant.
Brian MooneyFellow and former President, Institute of Guidance Counsellors
An interactive interface that allows students to discover which careers they may be interested in
An intuitive administration portal that can be personalised for your school’s needs.
Training for all staff
A single hub where you can monitor and manage students, view their results and track their research
Friendly support and guidance from our customer service team
A programme that supports your Whole School Guidance Plan
Lesson plans written by careers teachers
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For Schools

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For Students

Inspire them into thinking and learning about the many careers out there
Let them understand why they may be happier working in one field over another
Show them what people actually do in their jobs or careers
Open their eyes to the factors that can influence their decision making at key moments
Convey the importance of choosing suitable Junior Cycle subjects
Reveal how interests and lifestyle can inform the right choices for the long term
Guide them into further, effective research using MyFirstChoices resources, ready for EirQuest

Help your students make more informed career choices

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