Student Support Services
Guidance Department
Welcome to the Career Guidance Department in Cavan Institute. We offer a comprehensive Career Guidance Service to all full-time registered students throughout the academic year.
We provide a service that is student-focused, professional and informative where students will be assisted with all aspects of career planning and the transition from further to higher education and/ or to the world of work.
Our team will help you to make informed decisions about your career choices through a variety of Career Workshops, Career Talks and Guest Speakers from Industry and Higher Education Institutes. We also facilitate job search skills, CV preparation and interview techniques in preparation for the working world.
To make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor please contact us
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Email: guidance@cavaninstitute.ie
Location - Block B, B005 and B207
How can the Career Guidance Service help you?
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Drop-In Sessions are available for quick queries without an appointment
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Individual Appointments can be scheduled with your Guidance Counsellor for career-related or counselling issues
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Careers Workshops on a variety of topics running throughout the academic year
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CAO, UCAS & Eunicas application support
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Mature Student support and progression opportunities
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Information on Finance/ Funding options including SUSI grant
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Guest speakers from Universities, Technological Universities, and Industry
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Job search skills including CV preparation and interview techniques
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Free and confidential counselling and referral service available to all full-time students
Sonia Hoey
Sonia is the dedicated Guidance Counsellor for students on our Business & Humanities courses.
She provides personalised support, helping students navigate their academic journey, manage any challenges, and plan for future career or education opportunities.
Aoife Ward
Aoife is the dedicated Guidance Counsellor for students in our Creative Practices, Computing & Engineering courses, as well as Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, and Science programmes. She provides tailored guidance and support, helping students with academic choices, personal development, and progression planning.
Health Centre
Health Centre - Dr Tom Prior
Farnham Medical Practice: 049 436 1700
Location: Farnham Medical Practice
Primary Care Centre, Connolly Street, Cavan
How much does it cost to see the doctor?
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The service is free to students who hold a valid medical card.
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The card must be shown to the doctor in order to avail of the service for free.
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Students without a valid medical card can avail of reduced rates of €25 per visit.
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Students must present a valid Cavan Institute student ID card to the medical centre team when availing of the services on offer.
Out-of-Hours Medical Care
The Northeast Doctor-On-Call (NEDOC) service provides an experienced local doctor outside normal surgery hours, between 6.00pm and 8.00am from Monday to Friday and 24 hours a day during weekends and bank holidays. Should you need to contact a GP outside normal surgery hours: CALLSAVE 1850 777 911
College Care
College Care is a joint initiative by Cavan Institute and An Garda Síochana which is aimed at assisting students and staff of Cavan Institute in all matters relating to the role and work of An Garda Síochana.
Members of An Garda Síochána will visit the Institute at various times during the academic year.
Counselling Services
Cavan Institute provides a person-centred counselling service, focusing on the psychological needs of our students. The service offers a supportive, non-judgemental, confidential service on a one-to-one basis in a safe space where students can explore and resolve issues that are causing pain and discomfort in their lives. This counselling service which is freely available to each student via a referral from a Cavan Institute Guidance Counsellor.
Alternatively, off-site free and confidential counselling supports are available to students by contacting the Family Resource Centres in Cavan and Monaghan
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible.