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The Future World of Work

Welcome to the 2026 Guidance Counsellor CPD Event

The Future World of Work: Preparing Students for What’s Next

How is the world of work changing, and what will it mean for the next generation? Join us at the University of Galway on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 in the Human Biology Building, for a CPD event bringing together Guidance Counsellors from across Ireland to explore emerging career opportunities, the impact of AI and the skills students will need to thrive in a changing world.

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9.45am-10.00am | Setting the Scene

Sarah Geraghty, Director of Student Recruitment & Outreach

Professor David Burn

President of University of Galway

Gerry Reilly

Secretary General, Institute of Guidance Counsellors

Trayc Keevans

Global FDI Director and Head of Research, Recruitment & Talent Solutions, Morgan McKinley Ireland

Paul Devereux

Senior Engineering Director for Surgical Ireland at Medtronic

10.00–10.15am | Welcome Address

President Burn, University of Galway

10.15–10.30am | Opening Remarks

Gerry Reilly, Secretary General, Institute of Guidance Counsellors

10.30–10.50am | What Employers Want: Preparing Young People for Tomorrow’s Jobs

Trayc Keevans, Global FDI Director and Head of Research, Recruitment & Talent Solutions, Morgan McKinley Ireland

10.50–11.10am | Engineering the Future

Engineering the Future: Innovation, Technology and Careers in MedTech
Paul Devereux, Senior Engineering Director for Surgical Ireland, Medtronic

11.30am–12.00pm | Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Preparing Young People for the Future World of Work

Anna Cunningham

Head of Staff Coaching at University of Galway

Deirdre McGreevy

Schools Liaison Officer, University of Galway

12.00–12.30pm | Coaching Skills for Career Decision Making

Anna Cunningham, Head of Coaching, University of Galway
Deirdre McGreevy, Schools Liaison Officer, University of Galway

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