Function1 Guidance

Function1 Guidance offers Career Guidance to post primary students across the Northwest of Ireland. Function1 Guidance was set up by Maria Faherty in 2010.

Maria is a Teacher, Trainer and Career Guidance Counsellor with over a decade’s experience in the fields of Education, Training and Career Guidance Counselling.Maria uses a down-to-earth, simplistic approach which includes exploring the client’s interests, strengths, experiences and personal aspirations in addition to their prior learning and qualifications to date. By listening intently and combining this information, Maria will guide the client to discover a career path they will enjoy, excel and thrive in. Function1 Guidance, based in Donegal, has a client base stretching the length and breadth of the North-West of Ireland. This includes counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan & Mayo – all seeking expert, professional and confidential Career Guidance advice.Function1 Guidance offers advice and guidance in all areas of Career Guidance including:* CAO* UCAS* Study Abroad* Course Choices* Apprenticeships* PLCs* Retraining* Upskilling* Professional Development

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