Career Guidance

Dunboyne College of Further Education offers Career Guidance Support to students in the form of one to one and group/class careers information sessions.

This service also includes:

  • College Open Days in DCFE

  • Advice on University/IT progression routes and links

  • College entry requirements and help with CAO/UCAS (UK entry systems) applications

  • Information on employment, labour market trends and CV preparation

  • SUSI grants

  • Information on past student progression

The student Moodle page has a career section updated with upcoming events and information plus information on the drop in service.


Meet our Career Guidance Counsellors

Meabh Nimmo

Meabh's office is located in the Learning Hub (turn right as you enter the building).

Students can obtain advice and guidance in a range of areas including third level progression, apprenticeships, employment skills and personal counselling.

If you would like to avail of this service, click the button below.

Derek Ball

Derek's office is located in the Learning Hub (turn right as you enter the building).

Students can obtain advice and guidance in a range of areas including third level progression, apprenticeships, employment skills and personal counselling.

If you would like to avail of this service, click the button below.

Know Your Course

Watch this extremely useful video presented by our Career Guidance counsellors Meabh Nimmo and Derek Ball.

Learn about everything about:

  • Making an appointment with the Guidance Counsellors

  • College Terminology

  • Information on Your Course

  • Qualifications

  • Understanding your Timetable & Modules (colour coding)

  • Support Services