WELCOMESkills NI is an extraordinary careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event and is aimed at giving you the opportunity to explore future skills and helping you to get work ready.While you are here, take this opportunity to get information about work, training and learning outside of school and college. Ask lots of questions and talk to people on the stands – they are here to help you find your ideal course, job role or apprenticeship.

Skills Northern Ireland is organised by Prospects Events and is sponsored by NIE Networks.

Gordon Parkes, HR Director for NIE Networks said:

“It is extremely important to our society and our economy that young people possess the skills required by employers. The current position is far from satisfactory with many employers unable to source individuals with the appropriate skills and numerous young people still unemployed. There is certainly a ‘skills mismatch’, which needs to be addressed collectively through an integrated approach led by employers and supported by local government, schools, colleges and universities.

NIE Networks provides highly qualified skilled apprenticeships and graduate programmes, however each year we struggle to obtain the required numbers to take up these positions.

We are pleased to be the headline sponsor of this important careers event to showcase the careers available in the marketplace.”

The organisers are unable to accept any responsibility for the description of the exhibits supplied by the exhibitor. Every care has been taken in the compilation of this guide, but the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Prospects Events is a trading name of Optimus Education Limited, part of the Shaw Trust. Events Office, Ground Floor, East Reach House, Taunton TA1 3EN Tel: 01823 362800 Registered in England and Wales. Reg. No. 3042176. Registered Office: Prospects House,19 Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1LT.

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The ApprenticeshipsNI programme is part funded through the Northern IrelandEuropean Social Fund Programme 2014 – 2020 and the Department for the Economy

LIVE NEWS BOARDAt Skills Northern Ireland you can visit the Live News Board to see what current vacancies, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are out there for you.

CAREERS ZONEHosted by the Careers Service, you can get one-to-one advice from a trained careers advisor.

AMBASSADOR HUB Speak to apprentices and employees from local companies in the Ambassador Hub. Their career journeys’ will hopefully inspire you to think about how your career path may take you on different routes as you develop and learn. There’s a prize draw to enter too!

LEARNING EXPERIENCESLearn about music copyrights with the Intellectual Property Office’s Karaoke Shower; Learn more about STEM careers with Almac’s Dry Ice experiments; Northern Regional College have experiences for everyone with a virtual welder and virtual babies; Experience dizzying heights of working at the top of telegraph poles with NIE Networks; Follow the journey through the health and social care system on the Health & Social Care Zone - from paramedics first response to discharge from hospital.

COOL FM ROADSHOWMeet either Pete Snodden or Curtis McCosh at the Cool FM Roadshow next to Stand 56!

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Do you have a passion for cooking? Develop your catering skills by learning to make some yummy treats and taste test your creations.

Hosted by Riverpark Training

Try your hand at polishing of fresh paintwork, diagnosing faults with engines and gearbox demonstrations.

Hosted by CITB NI

Meet Construction Ambassadors and take part in timed construction challenges which include building a mini model staircase and a mini model roof. You can also take the online Go Construct quiz to find out what job in the industry is perfect for you.

Hosted by Northern Ireland Water

Get involved with a demonstration highlighting what happens in various areas of water and wastewater services including rigging, drilling and drones.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SKILLS THEATRE WED 7 NOVEMBER

10:15 – 10:35 Belfast Met / Music from the Met 10:50 – 11:10

Kainos / Myths about IT careers busted: explore your digital future 11:25 – 11:45

Northern Ireland Water / Saving lives - the ‘PPE Challenge’! 12:00 – 12:20

CAFRE / Who will feed the world in 2030 – you? 12:40 – 13:00

Belfast Met / Fitness at the Met 13:20 – 13:40

The Cookery School @ Workforce / Developing the next generation of chefs!13:55 – 14:15

Northern Regional College / Take Ten @ the Musicals

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10:15 – 10:35Belfast Met / Music from the Met 10:50 – 11:10

The Cookery School @ Workforce / Developing the next generation of chefs! 11:25 – 11:45

CAFRE / Who will feed the world in 2030 – you? 12:00 – 12:20

Northern Ireland Water / Saving lives - the ‘PPE Challenge’! 12:40 – 13:00

The Cookery School @ Workforce / Developing the next generation of chefs!13:20 – 13:40

Belfast City Council / ‘Selling’ yourself and what makes a good interview 13:55 – 14:15

Belfast Met / Fitness at the Met

Ulster Universitywww.ulster.ac.uk 42Ulster University has a national and interna-tional reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, and makes a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

University of Central Lancashirewww.uclan.ac.uk 36The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was founded in 1828. Based in Preston, Lancashire, UCLan is one of the UK’s largest universities offering 400 undergraduate and over 200 postgraduate courses.

University of Cumbriawww.cumbria.ac.uk 12The University of Cumbria offers a wide range of subjects, and its friendly and compact campus communities foster supportive learning environments. The university prides itself on its career-focused degrees.

Volunteer Now Youth Teamwww.volunteernow.co.uk 78Volunteer Now is the lead organisation which works to promote, develop and support volunteering across Northern Ireland. Their work recognises the contribution volunteers make, provides access to opportunities, encourages people to volunteer and provides information/support to volunteer involving organisations.

Workforce Training Services 74 &www.workforceonline.org Get Skilled 1Workforce is a vibrant, inspiring and creative environment for young people and adults to learn, achieve their goals and overcome barriers to their personal devel-opment and career mobility.

Health & Social Care ZoneMeet representatives from the following organisations:

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Northern Health & Social Care Trust

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Western Health & Social Care Trust

Southern Health & Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Housing Executive www.nihe.gov.uk 48The Housing Executive is NI’s strategic housing authority and the largest social housing landlord in the UK, managing almost 90,000 homes. It is also the energy conservation authority for NI.

Institution of Civil Engineerswww.ice.org.uk/workplus BridgeWith over 92,000 members worldwide, ICE supports civil engineers and technicians throughout their careers. ICE awards profes-sional qualifications, leads the debate around infrastructure and provides an unmatched level of training, knowledge and thinking.

IPO/UK Music – Cracking Ideas www.crackingideas.com 62The campaigns and education team engages with teachers and educators throughout the UK to inform and educate about intellectual property through the website www.crackin-gideas.com

JP Corrywww.jpcorry.com 7With 17 branches nationwide, JP Corry is one of Northern Ireland’s leading building suppliers. Throughout our branch network, we offer a wide range of excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Kainoswww.kainos.com 51Kainos is a leading digital technology company, helping 300 global customers work smarter, faster and better. They provide award-winning training, work experience and apprenticeships to help young people kick-start their careers.

Leeds Trinity Universitywww.leedstrinity.ac.uk 38A small university with a big reputation, Leeds Trinity University is renowned for teaching excellence, satisfied students and producing highly employable graduates thanks to profes-sional work placements with all courses.

Liverpool Hope Universitywww.hope.ac.uk 3Liverpool Hope University is a unique univer-sity with a rich history dating back to 1844. It offers a range of degrees across three faculties; arts & humanities, education and science.

MACSwww.macsni.org 72MACS provide a range of support services for children and young people aged 11-25 years who haven’t had a fair deal. Their main role is to help them through tough periods so that they can move on and achieve their goals.

Newcastle Universitywww.ncl.ac.uk 35Newcastle University is committed to providing their students with excellent, research-led teaching delivered by dedicated and passionate teachers. This is reaffirmed by achieving the best possible outcome - a Gold Award - in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks www.nienetworks.co.uk 30NIE Networks owns the electricity networks which transport power to Northern Ireland’s 870,000 homes and businesses. The company invests around £100 million in infrastructure every year and its teams work 24/7 to upgrade, repair and connect customers to the network. It is responsible for maintaining over 49,000 kilometres of overhead lines and underground cables and several hundred major substations. NIE Networks employs around 1,300 people in all areas of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Waterwww.niwater.com 83 & Get Skilled 4NI Water is one of Northern Ireland’s largest companies and the sole supplier of water and wastewater services in Northern Ireland. Around 340 million litres of waste-water per day is collected from around 700,000 customer sites connected to the sewerage system and is transported to a works, treated and disposed of safely.

Northern Regional Collegewww.nrc.ac.uk 84Northern Regional College offer full and part-time courses designed to help you secure your future career, delivered across their campuses – Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Newtownabbey.

Open College Networkwww.ocnni.org.uk 8The Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) is a UK recognised Awarding Organ-isation based in Northern Ireland. They are an educational charity and an Awarding Organi-sation that advances education by developing nationally recognised qualifications.

Pathway Adventure Activitieswww.pathwayactivities.co.uk 81Pathway Activities can deliver team building or fun days either on-site or off-site. Full residentials are available and all events are tailored specifically to meet your needs.

PeoplePlus NIwww.PeoplePlusNI.com 71PeoplePlus NI is a training organisation with links to over 100 employers. Its innovative ApprenticeShop connects candidates with Apprenticeships in hospitality, catering, health, social care, customer service, retail, and digital media or IT.

Police Service Northern Irelandwww.psni.police.uk 29The Police Service of Northern Ireland wants to help build a safe, confident and peaceful Northern Ireland through preventing crime, detecting offenders and protecting the most vulnerable in our society.

PwCwww.pwc.co.uk/careers 68PwC is a leading global professional services organisations. They tackle lots of different issues for many different organisations and businesses, and have excellent opportunities for school leavers and graduates.

Academy Hair and Beauty Training Schoolwww.academytrainingschool.com 87The Academy is the lead training provider for hairdressing and beauty in Northern Ireland, delivering outstanding training to over 500 students. They are a unique, highly successful organisation with an unrivalled reputation for being the best in their field.

Almacwww.almacgroup.com/careers 41Almac Group is an established contract devel-opment & manufacturing organisation that provides an extensive range of integrated services to pharmaceutical and biotech sectors globally.

Babcock International Groupwww.babcockinternational.com 60Babcock International Group is the UK’s leading engineering support services company, delivering complex and critical support both in the UK and overseas. It manages vital assets within a number of industry sectors.

Belfast City Councilwww.belfastcity.gov.uk/employment 5Belfast City Council is the largest council in Northern Ireland serving a population of 339,000. It supports, delivers and funds a variety of employability and skills initiatives across the city.

Belfast Metwww.belfastmet.ac.uk 27 & 26Belfast Met is the largest Further and Higher Education College in NI. Founded in 1906, the multi award-winning college offers economi-cally relevant courses from entry level right up to degree plus training and apprenticeships.

Brett Martinwww.brettmartin.com 43Join one of Northern Ireland’s most successful independent manufacturing companies, discover their exciting apprenticeship programmes and discuss career opportunities with their professionals on stand 43.

Bring IT Onwww.bringitonni.co.uk 63Bring IT On is a programme designed to encourage and educate young people about the career pathways into the IT industry and is funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College.

Careers Servicewww.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers 40The Department for the Economy’s Careers Service offers impartial and personalised guidance on an all-age basis, provided by professionally qualified advisers. They support individuals to make informed decisions about the broad range of opportunities available to help them fulfil their potential, leading to rewarding and sustained employment.

CCEAwww.ccea.org.uk 76CCEA is a unique educational body in the UK, bringing together the three areas of curric-ulum, examinations and assessment.

Chartered Accounts Ireland and Accounting Technicians Irelandwww.charteredaccountants.ie/study 1Chartered Accountancy is Ireland’s leading accountancy qualification, with international recognition and exceptional career prospects. Chartered Accountants Ireland offers flexible routes to a qualification giving the best start to a professional career.

Chartered Institute of Buildingwww.ciob.org 2The Chartered Institute of Building is at the heart of a management career in construc-tion. They are the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

CITB NIwww.citbni.org.uk Get Skilled 3As the Industry Training Board in NI, CITB NI provides services to industry to encourage training. This includes identifying training needs, careers promotion, training grants, standards, research and development.

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprisewww.cafre.ac.uk 57A land-based College based in 3 campuses delivering courses in agriculture, equine, food technology and horticulture from Level 2 to BSc Honours. 92% of their graduates gain employment or progress on to further education within six months of completing their course. A great way to reach your potential in your chosen career!

Cool FMwww.coolfm.co.uk 56Cool FM is the No 1 Commercial Radio Station in Northern Ireland broadcasting province wide on FM, DAB and online. Cool FM delivers the perfect mix of music and witty, warm-hearted banter.

Cranswick plcwww.cranswick.plc.uk 52Cranswick is one of the largest food producers in Britain. Using the skills of artisans and the dedication of generations of craftsmanship, they make great, tasty food.

Disability Actionwww.disabilityaction.org 73Disability Action provide specialist support to young people with disabilities aged 16+, through Training for Success and Apprentice-ship NI programmes, Job Match support to get into paid work and Workable NI while in paid work.

Extra Carewww.extra-care.org 53Providing home care services in Northern Ireland for over 80 years. A career as a care worker offers the unique opportunity to have a positive impact within your local community.

EYwww.ukcareers.ey.com/students 34EY is one of the biggest and most exciting professional services firms in the world. They offer work experience and apprenticeship opportunities as well as graduate roles in business and technology.

Galgorm Resort & Spa www.galgorm.com 66Galgorm Resort & Spa, set within 163 acres of lush parkland, is Northern Ireland’s Premier luxury Hotel and Spa, located only 30 minutes from Belfast.

Go For Itwww.goforitNI.com 32The Go For It programme is run by local councils across Northern Ireland and helps hundreds of new businesses get started each year. Delivered free of charge by participating Enterprise Agencies.

Riverpark Training 9 & www.riverparktraining.com Get Skilled 2Riverpark Training is a unique private training company based in Northern Ireland that trains apprentices for the “Automo-tive Industry.” It prides itself on ensuring all students achieve their personal best.

Royal Air Forcewww.raf.mod.uk/recruitment 82The Royal Air Force secures the skies, protecting the UK from threats at home while peacekeeping abroad. Their careers offer skills for life, and a chance to play a part in opera-tions around the world.

Royal Fleet Auxiliarywww.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/rfa 10The civilian-manned Royal Fleet Auxiliary delivers worldwide logistical and operational support for the wide range of tasks the Royal Navy undertakes including warfighting, counter-piracy, humanitarian and disaster relief, and counter-narcotics operations.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyorswww.rics.org/uk 47As one of the most varied and rewarding careers, becoming a surveyor opens a world of opportunities; travel the world, make a difference and earn a good salary.

Royal Navy & Royal Marineswww.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers 50A job in the Naval Service and RFA means adventure, camaraderie – and lifelong prospects. No matter what job you do, no two days are the same.

SAE Institute www.sae.edu 61SAE Institute is a global creative media education institution that offers two-year accelerated degrees and short courses in Audio, Animation, Film, Games, Music Business and Web.

ScreenSkillswww.screenskills.com 44ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries. It invests in the skills driving the success of UK film, TV, VFX, animation and games.

South Eastern Regional Collegewww.serc.ac.uk 88SERC is one of the largest Further Education Colleges in NI. Their mission is to shape their community, by promoting an inspirational, innovative and inclusive learning environ-ment, which will enable individuals to fulfil their ambitions and contribute to the future prosperity of NI.

Springboard CareerScopewww.careerscope.uk.net 25Springboard’s CareerScope provides specialist careers information, advice and guidance for individuals interested in entering the hospi-tality, leisure and tourism industry.

Staffordshire Universitywww.staffs.ac.uk 39As a top 50 UK university, Staffordshire University supports students from application to graduation and beyond, and strives to give the best possible student experience to unlock true potential.

Strabane Training Serviceswww.strabanetrainingservices.com 28Strabane Training Services provide vocational education and training for people aged 16+, as well as having an extensive network of employers who are committed to providing a quality training environment for all their trainees and apprentices.

Superdrugwww.superdrug.jobs 33Superdrug is currently the UK’s fastest growing health and beauty retailer with almost 900 stores nationwide. They employ over 14,000 people in their business including over 350 Apprentices.

Teesside Universitywww.tees.ac.uk 46Based on our vibrant campus in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern university with a broad portfolio of courses and study options.

The Armywww.army.mod.uk/join 65In the Army, you’ll get much more from life than a civilian career. If you are looking for adventure, opportunity and friends for life – it’s time to find where you belong.

Visit the Live News Board to see what jobs, work experience, training and apprenticeship vacancies are available.

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