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Liz Kelly Careers Career guidance for Irish secondary school students and families. Subject choice, CAO, PLCs, apprenticeships, study skills, CVs and interviews.

Helping teens move from confusion to clear, confident next steps. Carlow-based | Online nationwide. Liz Kelly is an IGC-accredited Career Guidance Counsellor in Carlow, specialising in Leaving Cert subject choice, CAO applications, apprenticeships, and psychometric testing for secondary school students As a Career Guidance Counsellor with over 10 years of experience in second-level schools and further education, I specialise in helping students navigate these challenges. With a Master’s in Guidance and Counselling from Trinity College Dublin, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree from Technology University Dublin, and certifications in Occupational and Psychometric Testing (Level A/Level B), I bring both expertise and a tailored approach to career development. Through one-on-one guidance, thoughtful discussions, and skill-building exercises, I help students explore their options and gain the confidence to make informed decisions about their future. My membership in professional organisations like the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, the British Psychology Society, and the Teaching Council reflects my commitment to staying at the forefront of my field. With a comprehensive understanding of pathways such as the Leaving Certificate, PLC courses, apprenticeships, and university options, I aim to equip students with the tools they need to thrive and make decisions that align with their goals and achieve their potential.

Lots of students arrive with a long list of questions. That's a good sign: it means they care about getting it right.One...
18/10/2026

Lots of students arrive with a long list of questions. That's a good sign: it means they care about getting it right.

One detailed conversation can turn that list into a clear direction, whether it's choosing subjects or thinking about careers that suit them.

If subject choices are coming up in your house, I'd love to help. Book through the link in my bio.

Transition Year Students this is your chance to try something new. Open the door to STEM, engineering and law this Octob...
17/10/2026

Transition Year Students this is your chance to try something new.

Open the door to STEM, engineering and law this October.

Swipe to see the TY programmes you can apply for, with dates, places and how to apply:

NIBRT: apply by 31 Oct
Tyndall (Cork): applications open Mon 19 Oct
TU Dublin: online form open now
Engineering Your Future: virtual applications open until 15 Jan

Not sure where to start? I can help with applications, CVs and work experience. Message me or https://www.lizkellycareers.ie/

Your Dreams. Your Roadmap.

15/10/2026

SETU Carlow Open Day Postponed!!!

CAO ApplicationsThe CAO process can feel overwhelming for students and parents alike but it doesn't have to be. Offering...
13/10/2026

CAO Applications

The CAO process can feel overwhelming for students and parents alike but it doesn't have to be. Offering personalised, expert guidance that helps students cut through the confusion and make decisions they feel confident about.

There is no single path to success.Apprenticeships are a brilliant route, and they come with their own practical steps. ...
11/10/2026

There is no single path to success.

Apprenticeships are a brilliant route, and they come with their own practical steps. This student left with a list of employers to contact, plus what they needed to sort out their Safe Pass and colour vision test.

That's what a clear plan looks like: real names and real next steps.

If your drawn to a trade or hands-on work, I'll help find the right apprenticeship and the right employer. Book through the link in my bio.

09/10/2026

🎯 TY students… are you making the most of your year? 👀

LizKellyCareers FutureCareers IrishStudents ExploreYourFuture TYOpportunities

07/10/2026

Myth #1: points = career success. Not quite true. Find what actually interests you and that will lead to career success

Leaving Cert year can feel like a lot for everyone in the house.What I love about this message is the word "listen". Bef...
04/10/2026

Leaving Cert year can feel like a lot for everyone in the house.
What I love about this message is the word "listen". Before any course list, a student needs to feel heard. That's always where I start.

If you or know someone in 6th Year and unsure of where to begin, I'd love to help.

Book through the link in my bio.

This is my favourite part of what I do.Not long ago, this family was where so many families are right now: a son who was...
27/09/2026

This is my favourite part of what I do.

Not long ago, this family was where so many families are right now: a son who wasn't sure what he wanted, and parents wanting to help him find his way.

This September he's started a course he's genuinely happy in.

What I love most about this message is the last line. There really are many ways of reaching a goal, and helping a student see that is often what gives them the confidence to take the next step.

Thank you for letting me share this.

If your family is in the "kitchen table" stage right now, I'd love to help.

Visit my webpage lizkellycarees.ie for more info or send me a message/ text/ call /email. Love to hear from you.

So what actually happens in a session?Lots of students tell me the CAO feels like a maze. They don't know how it works, ...
25/09/2026

So what actually happens in a session?

Lots of students tell me the CAO feels like a maze. They don't know how it works, and they don't know where to start with hundreds of courses.

So we start with them, not the course list. I look at their subjects, their interests and how they learn. Then we work through options together until the ones that genuinely fit start to stand out.

Every student leaves with a clear plan and practical next steps.

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Kilmissan, Ballymurphy, Borris
Carlow
R95Y19O

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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