Don't miss your chance to meet Helen Phelan of Coaching and Mentoring Excellence at Jobs Expo Galway. Our first Galway careers fair takes place on Saturday 11th February 2017 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa.
Helen Phelan is an accomplished career and business coach who has over 20 years’ experience. She brings a wealth of insight to her current role. Helen has worked extensively in the banking and healthcare sectors, and she also has experience in the hospitality, education and beauty/spa industries.
As a consultant for the award-winning Harrison Assessments Career Navigator system, Helen uses this instrument to help clients to increase self-awareness and identify development needs as well as support the career transition process.
Helen’s qualifications and affiliations include:
Helen is also a member of the Teaching Council. Furthermore, she is an affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Finally, Helen is a qualified practicing Aromatherapy Massage Therapist and a member of the Association of Registered Complementary Therapists of Ireland (ARCHTI).
Considering returning to education, upskilling or an apprenticeship? Meet the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) at Jobs Expo Galway on Saturday 11 February 2017.
The GRETB Training Centre is one of the largest training facilities in the West of Ireland and is located in Mervue, Galway. The GRETB Training Centre provides an excellent range of full-time day courses and evening courses, as well as apprenticeships. In addition, they offer community training programmes and blended learning.
Course options include programmes that provide the skills necessary for employment. QQI, City & Guilds, Microsoft and Cisco as well as other industry-recognised awarding bodies accredit their courses. Furthermore, all courses have a strong work placement element.
GRETB’s day courses are full-time and take place throughout the year. There are a variety of courses on offer. These include information technology, engineering and quality assurance courses. In addition, there are courses on bus driving as well as HGV Rigid and Artic truck driving. Cleanroom and packaging operations, logistics and distribution, and warehouse operative courses are also offered. Furthermore there are programmes covering sports and recreation, beauty therapy and healthcare support.
Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people train to become craftspeople in Ireland. SOLAS has statutory responsibility for the management of the apprenticeship programme, and GRETB administer the programme for counties Galway and Roscommon.
GRETB Training Centre evening and weekend courses take place at the GRETB Training Centre or in a facility in Roscommon. These courses are available to employed fee-paying clients who wish to upskill for personal as well as professional development. In addition, unemployed clients are eligible through the local DSP/Intreo Office.
The training centre facilities consist of:
The GRETB Training Centre is conveniently located on bus routes from Galway City. Furthermore, there is ample car parking for all students.
We were invited onto The Keith Finnegan Show on Galway Bay FM yesterday to chat about Jobs Expo Galway. Jobs Expo's Kevin Branigan explains what it's all about.
STEM and Medtech are buoyant in Ireland. If you work in science, technology, engineering, maths or medtech, you won’t want to miss the opportunities available at the inaugural Jobs Expo Galway. Jobs Expo is Ireland’s leading careers fair, and our first Galway event takes place at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa on Saturday 11th February.
Ireland’s STEM and Medtech sectors are both growing. Ireland is the second highest employer of Medtech professionals in Europe and almost a third of us work for STEM-related companies. In addition, our medical technology sector is one of five global emerging hubs. As a result, many of the world’s top Medtech companies have a base here – generally in the West of Ireland.
As with all our career events, Jobs Expo Galway will feature a range of companies in a wide cross-section of industries – everything from sales, to professional services to hospitality and more. However, the event will also have a focus on STEM and Medtech. As well as scientists, engineers and programmers, these companies need all kinds of talent to help them grow.
Here are just some of the STEM and medtech companies taking part in Jobs Expo Galway.
Advant Medical specialise in medical device development and manufacturing solutions. Since 1993, they have delivered quality assured products and services to the medical device industry. The company has a team experienced in a variety of disciplines. These include of 3D printing and injection moulding as well as product development, contract manufacturing and packaging services.
Alere Inc. is a major global developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced medical diagnostic products. They deliver reliable and actionable information through rapid diagnostic tests. Their products and services include tests to assist in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. In addition, they offer tests to assist in the diagnosis and management of cardiometabolic factors and conditions.
LotusWorks provides specialist engineers and technicians to customers in a number of sectors. These include the high technology industry as well as data centres and ICT; pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; engineering and construction; food and beverage; and the medtech and medical device sector. The companies LotusWorks supports include Google; Intel; Boston Scientific; Pfizer and Zimmer.
MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. As a result, engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development. Their products include MATLAB® for algorithm development, data analysis and visualisation as well as numeric computation. Another key product, Simulink® is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multi-domain dynamic and embedded systems. In addition, the company produces nearly 100 additional products for specialised tasks such as data analysis and image processing.
SiteMinder is a leading cloud platform for hotels. As a result, they empower hotels to attract, reach and convert guests across the globe. SiteMinder offers award-winning solutions for small independent hotels as well as hotel groups. SiteMinder began as an Australian start up and has since grown to become a major global force in travel technology.
Established in 2002, SL Controls has since grown to become an internationally recognised industry leader in equipment system integration and system support. They work with companies in the pharma, medical device, healthcare and food and beverage sectors. SL Controls offers companies innovative and cost-efficient solutions. These are in relation to automation, process analysis, validation and serialisation.
Surmodics offers advanced technologies which enable as well as enhance medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. The company acts as a collaborative strategic partner offering solutions to their clients. As a result, they help their clients go from concept to commercialisation faster by leveraging their proven experience. They improve patient lives and support customer objectives through technology innovation.
Transitions Optical was the first company to commercialise and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses. They are pioneers in light management. Their research and development professionals are continuously innovating: improving darkness, fade back speed, colour, responsiveness and indoor clarity. Furthermore, they are applying their technology to areas such as sports and leisure through partnerships with brands like Nike, Oakley and Lazer.
ZELTIQ® Aesthetics, Inc. is an American medical technology company. They develop and commercialise products utilizing their proprietary controlled-cooling technology platform. ZELTIQ’s CoolSculpting® system selectively reduces fat bulges that may not respond to diet or exercise. CoolSculpting is the number one non-invasive fat reduction procedure. It is available in over 70 countries and more than 3,500,000 patients undergone the treatment.
We are delighted to announce that Westmeath Community Development supports Jobs Expo.
Westmeath Community Development is a partnership that empowers people as well as communities to overcome disadvantage and enhance the quality of their lives.
The company was formed in 1993 to access funding under the LEADER II programme in order to carry out a programme of rural development throughout County Westmeath.
In 1996 it also become the Area Based Partnership for the County, and as such is qualified to deliver Local Development Social Inclusion programmes. This includes the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) page.
SICAP aims to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality through local, regional and national engagement as well as collaboration.
In addition, Westmeath Community Development is involved in a number of projects. These include the following:
If you are long-term unemployed, FIT ICT training can help you return to the workforce.
We are delighted to announce that FIT will be exhibiting at Jobs Expo Galway on Saturday 11th February 2017. FIT is an industry-led initiative committed to transforming the lives of marginalised jobseekers and disadvantaged communities through innovative ICT training courses. The initiative works in close collaboration with a number of bodies. Their primary partners in education and training include:
FIT supports jobseekers at risk of, or already experiencing, long-term unemployment. They also work with early school leavers from disadvantaged communities.
As a result, they support the socio-economic transformation of marginalised jobseekers and disadvantaged communities. Firstly, they do this through offering innovative ICT training courses as a gateway to employment. FIT also develops and promotes technology-based programmes as well as career development opportunities. These are for jobseekers who have become detached from the labour market since Ireland has moved towards a knowledge-based economy.
Technologies now permeate across all industry sectors. Consequently, their work is now more crucial than ever. Therefore the initiative ensures that all jobseekers have the necessary skills to compete for new opportunities as they emerge.
Established in 1999, FIT is a registered charity as well as a not-for-profit organisation. Since then, they have expanded substantially and now operate across the Republic of Ireland. In addition, they have recently commenced programmes in Northern Ireland under the banner FIT-NI.
To date, over 16,000 job seekers have completed their skills development programmes. Of this, in excess of 12,500 progressed into employment.
Recently the EU Commission cited FIT as one of the most effective employability initiatives in Europe.