A letter to the Class of 2011, Ireland’s luckiest generation
With the general atmosphere in the country so depressing, the Leaving Cert Class of 2011 could be forgiven for thinking they are a bit unlucky. However, as they get ready to submit their CAO options, a little perspective should reveal that they are incredibly lucky, not just compared to their counterparts who picked courses at the height of the boom, but also compared to pretty much every previous generation. This post reminds the Class of 2011 which has the chance to choose future-proof skills of just how lucky they are. It outlines two key areas, one for those who like numbers, one for those who like words, where Ireland will have huge demand for skills over the coming years. Read more