Career Development Learning

Career Development for Your Students

The Career Development Centre works alongside academic colleagues, particularly through in-class engagement, to support students in developing the skills, awareness and confidence to make informed career decisions.

If you have a student who would benefit from individual support, you can refer them for a one-to-one appointment with a Career Coach, please email careers.city@tudublin.ie.

What is Careers Education?

Careers education helps students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their career development and make informed decisions about their future.

Develop self-awareness of their skills, strengths and interests
Build decision-making skills and career plans
Research career options and opportunities
Present themselves effectively through applications and interviews
Network with employers and industry
Reflect and adapt in a changing job market

These skills are essential in a graduate labour market where students need to be adaptable, proactive and prepared for ongoing change.

Work With Us

We collaborate with academic colleagues in ways that support your programme, including:

Delivering tailored workshops within lectures or modules
Embedding career development learning into the curriculum
Providing sessions on job search, applications and career planning
Supporting student engagement at key stages, particularly in early years
Collaborate with us in terms of employer engagement activity and promote our careers events and careers fairs to student

Labour Market Insight

We provide up-to-date labour market information to help students understand current trends, employer expectations and emerging opportunities.

This includes insights into graduate roles, sector trends, skills demand and changing career pathways, ensuring students are making informed and realistic career decisions.

What We Offer

We deliver workshops, seminars and guest talks across all campuses. These can be embedded into modules or delivered as standalone sessions.

Early engagement is a priority. Access to students through your classes helps them build confidence and direction from the outset.

How We Can Support You

Careers Education: Integrating career development into your modules
Referring a Student: Supporting students through one-to-one guidance
Writing a Reference: Practical guidance and tips
Writing a Student Reference
Work Placement: Preparation and student support
Engaging First Years: Early-stage career development approaches

Get in Touch

To invite us into your class or explore ways to work together, please contact the Career Development Centre at Careers.city@tudublin.ie.