Irish language career guide launched
November 14, 2012
A new careers package containing hints and advice for those interested in using the Irish language in the workforce was launched at the
Oireachtas na Samhna Irish language festival in Letterkenny recently.
BBC broadcaster Lynette Fay was on hand to launch the multimedia project called Céim Chun Tosaigh: ag Obair le Gaeilge ( A step ahead: Working with the Irish language), the new career guidance package produced by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge and Comhar na Múinteoirí Gaeilge for second level students across Ireland.
Céim Chun Tosaigh provides information and guidance on courses, training options and career paths in Ireland and abroad.
The multimedia package includes a DVD which can be used as a learning resource in classrooms, a handbook with general information on career areas and skills and a series of lively short films and interviews which will be published online on YouTube and Vimeo.
Presented by Sibéal Davitt and Ciarán Ó Conghaíle, the full length programme focuses on a wide range of careers, from media, teaching, technology, linguistics, law, language teaching, sports, the army, the arts, business and childcare.
The DVD examines the challenges faced by graduates in the difficult economic climate, while some of those interviewed have been successful working in careers working with the Irish language far afield from New York to Brussels.
It also highlights the highly transferable skills which multilingual graduates have and the dynamic career paths which are open to them.
This Irish language programme features full subtitles in English and Irish making it a suitable learning resource for all second-level schools in Ireland.
The project received funding from Foras na Gaeilge; An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta and Teacher Partner Networks.
Information packs will be distributed to schools on a 32 county basis following this with all content to be published on line in November. For further information contact ceimchuntosaigh@gaelport.com.
