NMD Labour Market Partnership Engineering Career Event

Newry Mourne Down Labour Market Partnership hosted an event in the Kilmorey Arms, Kilkeel on Thursday 14 March to enable individuals interested in Engineering as a career pathway to hear from successful local businesses and lecturers in this sector.

Panel conversations with representatives from Exact Group NI and Water Solutions Ireland, Southern Regional College (SRC) and South Eastern Regional College (SERC) provided attendees with advice and guidance and a unique opportunity to find out more about the wide variety of employment, graduate and apprenticeship pathways available.

The event attracted school leavers, job seekers; restarters and returners; local businesses; and those considering starting a new business.

Newry Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Gareth Sharvin said, “As a key growth sector, engineering is undoubtably an attractive career, offering a dynamic mix of options comprising of electrical, environment, mechanical and computer to name just a few.

“Labour Market Partnerships believe it’s critical for local job seekers to engage directly with businesses who are successful in this sector, to learn, aspire and gain awareness of the range of career opportunities available. We are delighted that Exact Group and Water Solutions Ireland, SRC and SERC attended and provided advice and guidance directly to students and job seekers.”

Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at a local and regional level to support people towards and into work.