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Letter issued to Principals re Counselling Supervision
15 May 2012

A letter has been sent to all Principals from Monaghan Education Centre regarding the provision of Counselling Supervision for Guidance Counsellors.  Click here to download and read a copy of this letter.

Article by CIT Vice President re Budget cuts to Guidance
14 March 2012
Click here to read an article written by Barry O'Connor, Vice President of Cork Institute of Technology regarding the Budget cuts to the Guidance allocation.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AS A PRIORITY MOTION FOR CONGRESS
23 February 2012

All guidance counsellors should ensure that the “guidance cut” is kept on the agendas of all TUI branch meetings.

Attend union branch meeting and/or contact branch officer directly by phone. Request Guidance and Counselling tabled as a priority motion for congress. All branches throughout Ireland need to come on board to ensure this action.

Supported and mooted by Co. Dublin branch TUI.

Conference Online Booking
07 February 2012

Online booking for IGC National Conference will be available from Monday 13th February 2012.

Update for members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors January 25th 2012
26 January 2012
Click here to access Update January 25th document
Statement from Directors of Guidance Courses
22 December 2011
Click here to read statement.
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­Welcome to the IGC

The Institute of Guidance Counsellors established in 1968, is the professional body representing over 1200 practitioners in second level schools, third level colleges, adult guidance services, private practice and in other settings.

On behalf of its members and their clients the Institute has a liaison and advocacy role with government departments, management and trade union organisations, national parent bodies, higher and further education institutions, employment and training agencies.

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IGC elects new President and Vice President
IGC elects new President and Vice President
02 May 2012
Following recent postal elections the IGC has announced it's President elect, Mr. Gerry Flynn.  Mr. Flynn is a native of Co. Tipperary and is the current Vice President of the organisation.
Management Organisations launch Framework Document
Management Organisations launch Framework Document
02 May 2012

“Framework for Considering Provision of Guidance in Post Primary Schools-September 2012".

This document is jointly issued by the Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS), Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA), Joint Managerial Body (JMB) and the National Association for Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD).

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