The School Employer Connections Careers Events programme is highlighted below. The aim is to cater for large numbers of students, introducing them to careers and enhancing their interest in specialist jobs. If you would like to discuss anything in relation to the organisation of an event, contact Bernadette McCloskey, Events Co-ordinator on 028 71 364656 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Events 2010-2011
Exciting Opportunities at Darkwater Studios
Dark Water Studios is a locally based software company that specialises in creating entertainment software. Located in Northside Shopping Centre, they have recently lauched their first title on to the Steam distribution platform, and are now looking to move the project on to the Microsoft XBox 360.
The company recently extended an invitation to students in the local area between the ages of 15-18 who were interested in trying out their game and providing feedback to attend their open testing event.
Members of staff were available on site to answer any questions students had about careers in the Computer Games Development Industry.
Nursing and Midwifery Careers Events
Tuesday 21st September 2010 at 5.30pm, MDEC Building, Altnagelvin Hospital
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 at 5.30pm, hosted by South West College, Omagh Campus
Participants: Year 12 and 13 students with a specific interest in either Nursing or Midwifery.
The evening consisted of talks providing an overview of nursing as a career and outlining the different fields within the profession. This was followed by an opportunity for the students to meet and speak with professionals from the key areas, including:
- Adult;
- Learning Disability;
- Mental Health;
- Children’s;
- Midwifery.
Examples of Events from 2009-2010
Events for Academic Year 2009-10
Inishowen Careers and Entrepreneurship Seminar
Venue: Plaza, Buncrana
Date: 15th April 2010
Participants: 480 4th Year/Transition Year students
Seagate Environmental Awareness Day
Venue: Seagate Springtown
Date: 21st April 2010
Participants: Year 10 Geography Students
Pharmacy Careers Workshop
Venue: Erne Hospital, Enniskillen
Date: 22nd April 2010
Participants: Year 12-13
Pharmacy Careers Workshop
Venue: Altnagelvin Hospital
Date: 22nd April 2010
Participants: Year 12-13
Stock Market Challenge Live Final
Venue: University of Ulster, Coleraine
Date: 9th March 2010
Participants: Year 11 x approx. 125
Biomedical Sciences Workshop 2
Venue: Pathology Laboratory, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry
Date: 9th February 2010
Participants: Year 13-14 x approx. 15
Open Day for Students interested in Careers in Allied Health Professions
Venue: Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry
Date: 4th February 2010
Participants: Year 12-13 x approx. 200
Biomedical Sciences Workshop 1
Venue: Pathology Laboratory, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry
Date: 23rd November 2009
Participants: Year 13-14 x approx. 15
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Open Day for Students interested in Careers in Pharmacy
Venue: Erne Hospital, Enniskillen
Date: 12th November 2009
Participants: Year 12-13 x 16
Open Day for Students interested in Careers in Pharmacy
Venue: Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry
Date: 12th November 2009
Participants: Year 12-13 x 24
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Open Day for Students interested in Careers in Allied Health Professions
Venue: Collegiate Grammar School, Enniskillen
Date: 10th November 2009
Participants: Year 12-13 x approx. 200
Open Day for Students interested in Careers in Allied Health Professions
Venue: Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh
Date: 22nd October 2009
Participants: Year 12-13 x approx. 200
Technology and Design Open Day at Lisneal College
Venue: Lisneal College
Date: 25th February 2010
Participants: Year 10
STEM Industry Insight Day
Venue: Nuprint; Seagate; E&I Engineering; Singularity
Date: 1st October 2009
Participants: Principals and Heads of Careers x 30
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