Dundalk IT Engineering Fair highlights career opportunities within the region

Almost 25 employers from across the Engineering sector recently attended the annual School of Engineering Careers Fair, organised by the School of Engineering in collaboration with the Careers and Employability Team at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT).

Employers were welcomed to the college by staff and students before hearing from Dr. Breda Brennan, Head of School of Engineering and heads of departments within the school about the range of engineering courses available in DkIT and the variety of experiences and work ready attributes which students and future graduates can offer to employers.

Special guest Trevor Johnston, Head of Careers, Employability and Skills at Queens University was also in attendance. A lunch-time information session was provided collaboratively by IBEC and DkIT’s Engineering department with the focus on the Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship.

Students had the opportunity to meet with a variety of companies in sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, construction, industrial equipment, design and engineering, IT solutions, healthcare and renewable energy.

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The visiting companies included; Abbott Ireland, AtkinRealis, Boliden Tara Mines, Clúid Housing, Combilift, Controlsoft Automation, Cunningham Contracts Group, Digital Design & Consultancy Ltd, EliteForm Manufacturing, Flynn Management & Contractors, Ganson Building & Civil Engineering, lJM Timber, Mc Aree Engineering, MTM Engineering, Multihog, Premium Power, SCSI, Suretank, Terex, Timoney Dynamic Solutions Ltd, Tuath Housing, Tusker Construction Group, Walls Construction Limited and WuXi Biologics Ireland Ltd. 

Dr. Breda Brennan, Head of School of Engineering said: “We are delighted to see local and regional employers back in DkIT again this year for our annual Engineering Careers Fair.  The fair provides a fantastic chance for employers and students to interact in person and is also a valuable opportunity to update employers on recent developments in our School and find out more ways in which we can support industry in the region.”

Mr. Anthony Murray, Head of Careers and Employability added: “This year’s Engineering event was a wonderful showcase of the breadth of career pathways open to our students across all Engineering disciplines. It was fantastic to welcome such a diverse range of organisations to campus, each offering valuable insights, guidance, and encouragement to our emerging talent. The energy in DkIT was incredible, with highly engaged employers and a fantastic array of opportunities on display. I want to sincerely thank all participating companies for their commitment, their interactive and informative exhibits, and their continued partnership.”