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Euroguidance Ireland is hosted by Education and Training Boards Ireland and is a member of the Euroguidance Network. The Euroguidance Network is a network of national resource and information centres for Career Guidance professionals. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Euroguidance network throughout European countries link together the Careers Guidance systems in Europe. The main target group of Euroguidance is guidance practitioners and policymakers from both the educational and employment sectors in EU and EEA member states and i<\/span>n candidate countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Euroguidance centres share three common goals:<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. To support the development of the European dimension of lifelong guidance<\/span><\/p>\n

2. To support competence development of guidance practitioners and raise their awareness on the value of international mobility<\/span><\/p>\n

3. To provide information and communication on the European dimension of guidance<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore the range of services designed to support guidance professionals and individuals seeking career development.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Offer workshops that equip guidance counsellors with the latest tools and methodologies to enhance their practice<\/p>\n

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Access a collection of materials and publications that provide insights into guidance practices and policies across Europe<\/p>\n

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