For courses and apprenticeships, see skills training and finding work.
Quick facts
- Careers Service
- Free, impartial, all ages
- After Year 12
- Talk to a careers adviser
- Online tools
- Career A to Z and CV builder
- Money to stay on
- See EMA
The Careers Service
The Careers Service provides an impartial, all-age careers information, advice and guidance service throughout Northern Ireland. Professionally qualified careers advisers can help with entry routes and the skills and qualifications needed for particular jobs.
After Year 12
At the end of Year 12 you need to start thinking about the career path you want to take, and find out what qualifications a particular career needs. If you are unsure about your next steps, you can talk to a Careers Adviser. If you stay on, check EMA.
Free online tools
Use the free online CV builder to create, edit, download and print a CV. The free Career A to Z tool has information about employment, education and training options.
Common questions
Is careers advice free in Northern Ireland?
Yes. The Careers Service gives free, impartial advice to people of all ages.