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2022 NISCA Autumn Conference Thursday 24th November, 9am to 3.15pm at La Mon Hotel and Country Club Primary Sponsor: PeopleHawk The focus will be firstly on the current economic climate and its potential impact on career and employment/training opportunities for pupils as they approach transition points. Secondly, the conference will offer an in-depth insight into

The DfE Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU) has been tracking developments in the Life Sciences sector. The Unit has now published its newly-focused Life Sciences careers bulletin. https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications/careers-occupational-information-unit-bulletin-life-sciences You can find careers bulletins on a range of other sectors including Legal Careers, Data Analytics, Software Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction and Health and Social Care at this link: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/employment-and-skills-programmes-including-apprenticeships/careers-occupational-information

https://www.workplus.app/get-hired Those looking to explore an alternative to full-time college or university can apply for any of the 75 apprenticeships in: ? banking ? business ?‍♀️ civil engineering ? construction ? finance ⚖️ legal ⚙️ manufacturing ? marketing ? sales ? software development ⏰ Deadline 1pm, Monday 29 August ⏰

The Education Authority Work Experience Arrangements aim to allow post primary schools to work in partnership with organisations and employers to ensure that pupils’ participation in work experience programmes is well managed, organised and safe. All types of work experience placements can recommence from 1st September 2022, where schools meet all the requirements set out

This short guide, produced by the Careers Service Careers Occupational Information Unit, explores the career options that cyber security has to offer, including entry routes and information on activities you can get involved in now, to help you to build relevant skills and knowledge. https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications/cyber-security-careers-young-persons-guide You can find careers bulletins on a range of other sectors

Our Spring Conference is being held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown. This is free to attend for NISCA members. Our main sponsor for this event is Scottish Universities Tour of Northern Ireland, with additional sponsors Sentinus and Workplus. The agenda is now available to view on the NISCA website, and booking

Workplus are having a ‘Meet the Parents’ event tomorrow – hosted by parents for parents. This online event will be held on Tuesday 8thFeb, 16:30 to 17:30 during NI Apprenticeship Week. The aim is to help parents/carers explore the career path of apprenticeships. They will hear first-hand stories from parents of apprentices and have an opportunity

The Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU) has published two more bulletins, which focuses on careers relating to Hospitality and Tourism, and Entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland: The Hospitality and Tourism Bulletin features include: Tourism in NI insight from John McGrillen, CEO Tourism NI Reasons to consider a career in hospitality and tourism, article by Roisin McKee,

The Sutton Trust US Programme is designed to support students from state schools across the UK (in Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland and Year 13 in Northern Ireland) to explore US study and access leading universities. It includes two virtual residentials before all students spend a week in the US staying on campus

The Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU) has published its latest bulletin, which focuses on careers relating to construction and the built environment in Northern Ireland: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications/careers-occupational-information-unit-bulletin-construction  The bulletin shares success stories from the perspectives of apprentices, further and higher education students and others who work in the local construction sector, as well as insights from