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 provides career guidance for students of Vocational and Pre-University courses in DCFE.

Meabh's office is located in The Learning Hub.

Students can obtain advice and guidance on their progression to Further Education/career planning etc. in the below areas:

Vocational Courses

  • Art Portfolio

  • Beauty Therapy Level 5 & 6

  • Graphic Design

  • Professional Cookery

  • Hairdressing & Senior Trade

  • Music Performance

  • Sound Production

  • Sports and Recreation

  • Sports Injury and Massage

Pre-University Courses

  • Pre-Arts Culture/Language

  • Liberal Arts

  • Law

  • Business Law

  • Science

  • Sports and Food Science

  • Pre-Primary & Secondary Teaching

  • Animal Care

  • Equine

Meabh's office is located in the Learning Hub.

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

Derek Ball provides career guidance for students of Business & IT and Health & Community Care courses.

Derek's office is located upstairs in the Learning Hub.

Students can obtain advice and guidance on their progression to Further Education/career planning etc. in the below areas:

Business & IT Courses

  • Business

  • Office/Legal/Medical Secretary

  • Online Marketing/e-Business

  • Tourism and Business

  • Airline

  • Creative Digital Media

  • Computer Networking Systems

  • Media and Film Production


Health & Community Care Courses

  • Applied Social Studies

  • Psychology

  • Childcare Level 5 & 6

  • Health Care Assistant

  • Nursing

  • Pharmacy Assistant

  • Nutrition, Health and Well-being


Derek's office is located in the Learning Hub.

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