The Event

Career Options Cork

October 15 & 16 2024

Rochestown Park Hotel
Douglas, Co. Cork

Our 2024 exhibition will take place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th October. The session times for both days are listed below and are strictly adhered to. The conference centre will open as usual on Monday 14th October for set-up and delivery of materials, and for any exhibitor who wishes to arrive in advance to set up their stand.

About The Event

Career Options Cork is an annual exhibition for senior cycle students who are researching their future options after they have finished school.

It is comprised of third level universities, colleges and other course providers from Ireland and abroad, along with industry representatives and other organisations offering careers services and opportunities to students. It is run entirely by volunteers of the Cork Branch of the IGC (Institute of Guidance Counsellors) for the benefit of all senior cycle students, and our exhibitors are carefully chosen by us to meet their needs. We are the largest exhibition of its kind outside of Dublin, and we welcome all schools from Cork and surrounding counties. The exhibition is held in Rochestown Park Hotel in the third week of October every year. Whether exhibitor or student, we look forward to welcoming you to our event, and hope that you find it a valuable experience.

Event Programme

Monday
Exhibitors Set-Up

Exhibitors only

10am. – 5.00 pm.:  Open for the erection of display units and delivery of materials.

Exhibitors not setting up on Monday may arrive at the exhibition halls from 8am on Tuesday 18th October (Stewards available from 8.30am only).

Tuesday
Event Day 1

1st Session: 9.20 a.m. - 10.25a.m.

Exhibitors Coffee Break: 10.25-10.45

2nd Session: 10.45a.m. – 11.50a.m.

3rd Session: 12.00a.m. – 1.05p.m.

Lunchbreak: 1.05 – 1.50pm

4th Session: 1.50p.m. – 2.55p.m.

Wednesday
Event Day 2

5th Session: 9.20 a.m. – 10.25a.m.

Exhibitors Coffee Break: 10.25-10.45

6th Session:  10.45a.m. – 11.50a.m.

7th Session:  12.00a.m. – 1.05p.m.

Lunchbreak: 1.05 – 2.00pm

Dismantling of stands – all stands to be dismantled and materials collected or shipped by 3pm at the latest.

Event Location