Student Job Hub
A number of services are offered in our dedicated Jobs hub, to help students in their job search. Students can make individual appointments
and can get information on where and how to apply for jobs, CV and cover letters, interview preparation/tips and personal branding/Linkedin.
Linkedin
All students have the opportunity to avail of LinkedIn guidance ,as part of the Jobs Hub schedule. This gives students the opportunity to set up and utilise their LinkedIn profile to maximise their personal branding and opportunities for employment.
Jobs Register
Potential employers contact the college on a regular basis to advertise job vacancies. All of our graduates are invited to sign up with our register so that they have
access to all employment opportunities that come into the college.
College Recruitment Registration event
Every March, an extensive range of recruitment agencies are invited to participate in our Recruitment Registration event. Students have an opportunity to meet
representatives from these agencies and get information and advice.
Employer Connect event
All students can access the annual Cork College of FET – Morrison’s Island Campus Employer Connect event where some of Cork’s leading businesses come to the College to speak with and interview students for prospective jobs in their companies.
Linkedin
All our students and graduates are invited to follow our college directly on Linkedin.
Industry supported initiatives
Digital Badges
The College is delighted to encourage students who have shown accomplishments, qualities, achievements or interests during their time with us. We reward this by providing the student with the Cork College of FET – Morrison’s Island Campus Digital Badge which they can display on their C.V or share online on a range of platforms including virtual learning environments, blogs, E-portfolios and social media sites such as Linkedin.
Industry Quality Review
As part of our Industry Engagement, we review a selection of courses each year with industry representatives. Our courses are reviewed with industry representatives, to ensure that our courses are “industry fit”. We continue to research and design new courses, in line with industry needs. As a college, we keep our courses up to date with the latest technology. This ensures that upon completion of their course, students will be best placed with up-to-date knowledge and skills.
FET Teacher Industry Placement
Our teachers enthusiastically participate in industry placements for a block of time, on a regular basis in order to keep abreast with work places and practices relevant to their courses.
The Purple Pod simulated work environment
Some of our courses are enhanced by the opportunity to work in a simulated work environment, giving students the opportunity to work with the pressures and deadlines of everyday work.
TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning) Strategies
Access to a range of online learning materials are available in the college, including Moodle. This allows students to access course material online, connect to discussion forums and submit assignments. Ongoing utilisation of TEL software systems and Apps.
Work Experience
All of our courses include work experience/work placement as a block or as one day a week.
Employer Mentoring
Industry mentors are heavily involved in apprenticeships, teaching staff are mentored on FET Teacher Industry Placement and industry guidance and mentoring forms a part of course review.
Enterprise Event
Our annual Enterprise event brings representatives from industry and the Local Enterprise Office into the college. Speakers engage with students to inform them about their own experiences, useful ideas, tips and available supports and this is useful for students who might be interested in setting up their own business.
Guest Speakers and visits to Industry
During the academic year, a number of invited guest speakers give presentations to various student groups. Students and teachers engage in industry visits to get firsthand experience of the work related environments related to their course.
Industry Connect event
All students can access the annual Cork College of FET – Morrison’s Island Campus Industry Connect event, where some of Cork’s leading businesses come to the College to speak with and interview students for prospective jobs in their companies.