Biopharma employs almost 30,000 in Ireland across a wide range of professions

Government projects at least 10,000 more jobs will be created in sector by 2020

Trainee plumber looks forward to working in a rapidly expanding sector

‘Even if we filled all these courses we would face horrendous shortages for next four years’

Should you follow your heart or base your course choice on future career prospects?

There is a wide range of courses for students wishing to embark on further study

Skilled trades, construction, finance have strongest employment growth

Strong career prospects in a very diverse field

Tax issues clearer in Ireland than in many other countries, says Martin Shanahan

Science, computers, engineering and anything that involves data – study in these areas will prepare you for the 2020 job market. And learn a language while you’re at it

Career Guide: Engineering and Technology

Good rates of employment, a boom in computer science: after weathering the storm of recession, the postgraduate sector is getting back to normal

It can be hard to make the right college choice - should you go with your heart’s desire or pick a course with good career prospects?

OECD study across 24-countries involved 6,000 people between the ages of 16 and 65 in Ireland

Number of qualifications attained in Ireland has increased