Based on our research with Guidance Counsellors, this is a blended programme including a student book and online digital portfolio, integrating guidance related learning and an array of requested student apps, lesson plans, PowerPoints, Kahoots and videos to support you in delivering the programme.

The programme focuses on the development of Junior Cycle Key Skills and Whole School Guidance provision aided by a comprehensive Scheme of Work.

REACH Junior Cycle Overview

A suite of pen and paper and online activities for students covering 5 key areas, appropriately developed for Junior Cycle students:

Introducing Gamification

For students, the programme is presented as an Island of Discovery. The island is divided into five locations, each location having a number of Apps for students to discover (total of 34 Apps, 60+ Activities):

• the CAMPUS (My School Community)
• the AMUSEMENT PARK (About Me)
• the GREAT OUTDOORS (My Wellness)
• the TOWN (My Education)
• the COAST (My Career Options)

As students complete the Apps, the Island comes to life, and their personal journey unfolds!

The Online Platform will inlcude:

• A personalised Digital Career Portfolio for each student, viewable by the Guidance Counsellor and Teachers
• A student book covering the 3 years of Junior Cycle (once off purchase).
• Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Kahoot Quizzes and Videos with relevant links to Junior Cycle Key Skills and the Whole School Guidance Framework to support you in delivering the programme
• The online programme will be available in Irish at the click of a button
• Student Exercises and PowerPoint Presentations for Leaving Cert Subject Choice which encourages research. Ranking and preferences from students provide valuable feedback for school management.
• Customised school guidance website (free with purchases of over 50 students)
• Once off purchase for students in 1st year and lasts for the duration of Junior Cycle
• CPD training and online / phone support available
• This programme will fulfil the 400 required Junior Cycle hours
• REACH Junior Cycle is covered by the free book scheme.

There will be a seamless transition from the REACH Junior Cycle programme to REACH+ for Senior Cycle students. Click on the brochure to read more below:

REACH Junior Cycle Pricing – Once off cost for 3 Year Programme

Introductory Offer: A 15% reduction applies for REACH Junior Cycle purchases if the school are also purchasing the REACH+ Senior Cycle programme for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Accessing Reach Junior Cycle Online Resources

Due to the introduction of the new Free Book Scheme for Junior Cycle, many schools will now be purchasing REACH from bookshops rather than from CareersPortal directly.

CareersPortal will provide log in details to an online REACH management platform which includes all teaching resources needed to deliver the programme.

To ensure you receive access to the online platform of digital resources, we request that you submit the following documents as proof of purchase:

• Your School Booklist which shows the REACH Junior Cycle Programme listed
• A copy of an invoice from the bookshop.
• The quantities of books purchased must be stated on the evidence of purchase.

If you purchase directly from CareersPortal you will automatically recieve online access, no further information is required.

**Please note that once 50 REACH books have been ordered the school will also have access to a free school guidance website.

Please send an email to [email protected] with the following details to receive online access: 

• Your full name 
• Your school's name
• Your position in the school
• Your Proof of purchase as outlined above
• Any additional comments or requests 

You will then receive log in details for school staff to access the online REACH administration area via email.

Any Questions? Contact CareersPortal on 01 2090797 or [email protected]