Careers/CFES/TAP

Our College for Every Student Programme (TA 21) in Coláiste Bríde helps provide students will the relevant information and support they need to make the choice that suits their career path best. Throughout a students’ time in Coláiste Bríde students will develop knowledge, skills and guidance in a wide range of career pathways. Here are some of the topics which students will learn about:

  • Finance
  • Subject Choices
  • Academic Role Models
  • Resilience
  • Communication Skills
  • Networks
  • Motivation
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Direction
  • Self Confidence

There are three strands to our CFES Programme. They are: Pathways to College, Mentoring and Leadership in Learning.

Coláiste Bríde has been chosen as a School of Distinction for CFES for the past four years. This is in recognition of all the work that has been done in the school as part of the CFES programme. Coláiste Bríde was one of only 10 schools from Ireland successful in obtaining School of Distinction.

Leadership in Learning

  • Active School Flag Committee
  • YSI
  • Student Council
  • Scifest
  • Learning Leaders
  • Green Flag
  • Fundraising
  • Walton Club
  • School Performances
  • Science Gallery

Mentoring

  • Student Mentors
  • School Sports Teams
  • Prefects
  • Catch Up Corner
  • Turn to Teaching
  • Maths Club
  • Careers Night
  • TA21 Mentoring Visits
  • TA21 Summer School
  • Past Pupil Talks

Pathways to College

  • Campus Tours
  • Digital School Championship
  • College Awareness Week
  • Subject Choice Talks
  • Guidance Related Learning
  • Sisk Healthcare – LCVP
  • HEAR/DARE Talk
  • TCD Med Day
  • College Open Days
  • Scholars Ireland
  • Academic Scholarships

Aug 26
2026
5th Year Student Mentor & 6th Year Prefects Training
Aug 27
2026
School reopens for all students (except TY)
Aug 28
2026
TY Students return
Aug 31
2026
First Year Information Night
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