Guidance Units within compulsory schools
All students in Malta’s state, church, and independent schools have access to career guidance through school-based services:
National Students’ Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing Services)
Students attending compulsory state schools can access career guidance by contacting the career guidance services within their respective school or by contacting the Wellbeing Services Directorate.
Link: Career Guidance Service - The Department
Email: wellbeingservices.meyr@gov.mt
Tel: 25983488/25983435
Secretariat for Catholic Education
Link: Visit Career Advisory Page. Students attending church schools can access career guidance by contacting the career guidance services within their respective school.
Independent and International Schools
Independent and international schools also provide internal career guidance or career advisory services, which students can access by speaking to the designated staff within their respective school.
Career Guidance in Post-Secondary Education Institutions
Many post-secondary education institutions provide one-to-one career guidance for both prospective and current students
MCAST – Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
MCAST offers various career guidance services such as one-to-one sessions, either at MCAST Paola or online, presentations and talks to prospective students at secondary schools, participation in career fairs, hosting visits of prospective students at MCAST campuses and participation in radio and tv programmes. MCAST holds open evenings for the general public with the opportunity of access to career guidance services
Appointments and queries re career guidance can
be addressed via email on career.guidance@mcast.edu.mt or by calling on
23987135/6
University of Malta (UM)
Prospective students can book an appointment to discuss the different career paths and studies at the University of Malta with a Student Advisor. One to one and online appointments may be booked through www.um.edu.mt/sas/appointments
Link: Student Advisory Services
Institute for Education (IfE)
The IfE supports professionals working in education and related fields with children and young people, as well as individuals seeking to enter these professions. Through the Student Affairs Office, prospective students can receive personalised guidance on study programmes and related career prospects.
One-to-one guidance sessions are available face-to-face or online by contacting ife.admissions@ilearn.edu.mt
Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS)
The Career Guidance Service at ITS provides free, confidential, one-to-one, as well as group sessions, for current and prospective students, supporting them in making informed choices about study programmes, careers, and lifelong learning. It also delivers school orientation visits, information talks, and collaboration with stakeholders, mainly the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as, educational partners. This collaboration is done to ensure a holistic, and person-centred approach to foster awareness, employability, and ethical professional growth.
Booking Link: https://calendly.com/joseph-schembri-its/1-1
Private Education Institutions
Many licensed private education providers also offer free career guidance to their students. To explore these options, visit the MFHEA's official list.
Link: MFHEA Licensed Institutions
National Career Guidance Services
Malta Career Guidance Association (MCGA)
MCGA offer career sessions for clients whose requests fall outside the scope of the services provided by the other NCGN members.
Email: info@mcga.org.mt
Lifelong Learning Services
The professional guidance team is equipped to assist learners in making informed decisions throughout their educational journey, including exploring potential job prospects in collaboration with the guidance team. Visit the Guidance Portal and use the contact form available on the site to reach the team.
Email: guidance@lifelonglearning.edu.mt
Direct lines to guidance room: 25981134 or 25981142
Jobsplus
Jobseeker Advisory Services is there to help you take the next step in your career journey. Whether you’ve just finished school, you are in between jobs, or thinking about a new direction, their free, personalised guidance is designed around you. Together, you’ll create a simple action plan that matches your goals and aspirations, giving you the confidence and support to move forward. Your future starts here - and the Jobseeker Advisory Services are ready to walk it with you.
Link: Visit Jobsplus
Email: advisory.jobsplus@gov.mt
Euroguidance Malta
Contact
Euroguidance Malta to learn more about the services and activities available
for guidance practitioners in education and employment, among them
professionals who provide information and guidance on international learning
mobility to end-users seeking studying and training opportunities abroad and in
Malta
Link: Visit Euroguidance Malta
Email: euroguidance.malta@ilearn.edu.mt
Tel: +356 25983488/25983435
Lino Spiteri Foundation
Supporting inclusive employment for persons with disabilities through career guidance, dedicated training, and job coaching services.
Link: Jobseekers' Support
AWAS - Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers
AWAS provides a number of support services including information on employment and education for asylum seekers and refugees in Malta.
Link: Visit AWAS
Email: awas@gov.mt
Tel: +356 2568 7200