Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has announced his intention to “overhaul” the CAO next year, while also expanding alternatives to the Leaving Certificate. The Wicklow TD said he believes the current format “narrows the conversation” about students’ future. “The CAO form is not the only way of getting to where you want to get to in life,” Mr Harris said. “In fact, next year I plan on overhauling the CAO form because I think it narrows the conversation way way too much. One of the best things I think we’ve all worked out is setting up a 24/7 helpline by text.”Irish Independent

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2021 15:33 UTC