Parents and teens invited to talks on CAO applications being held all over Kildare

Parents are being invited to attend talks that are being held in three locations around Kildare in the next month that are aimed at helping them and their children to better understand the CAO process.

This time of year is typically busy for children and their parents as they mull over their college choices, and in April of last year the Irish Times reported that some 6,000 students dropped out in their first year at third level college.

Selecting the right course and understanding the CAO process can be complicated, but Leinster Senior College School Principal and Guidance Counsellor Karl Hegarty will present an informative talk on the matter for parents in local libraries on the following dates:

Clondalkin Library:    8th January 7.00pm. (Booking: 01 459 3315, e-mail:  [email protected])

Newbridge Library:  9th January 7.00pm. (Booking: 045 448 353,  e-mail: [email protected])

Naas Library:  23rd January 7.00pm. (Booking: 045 879 111,   e-mail: [email protected])

Portlaoise Library: 18th January 7.00pm. (Booking: 057 8622333 e-mail: [email protected])

Kildare Town Library: 25th January 7.00pm. (Booking: 045 520 235,  e-mail: [email protected])

Tallaght Library: 30th January 7.00pm. (Booking: e-mail: 01 462 0073, email: [email protected])

The Talks are free of charge and must be booked in advance with the relevant library.

The presentation will be based around the CAO process, explanation of the application process, how and when to apply and deadlines. Karl will also briefly mention UCAS, UNICAS and the PLC courses. The talk will run for 45 minutes. There will be an opportunity for private questions at the end, and teenagers considering their CAO choices are also welcome.