The annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair was another record-breaking success this year as thousands of ambitious people and recruiters turned out for the event.
There was a huge demand by recruiters to attend the annual event, which took place on Monday 22nd October and became the biggest ever Careers event in the Northwest.
Careers Officer, Catherine Lyster and College President, Paul Hannigan at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair. Photo Clive Wasson
This year in excess of 90 exhibitors from all sectors including construction, design, IT, business, finance, mechanical engineering attended to name but a few.
Local and national companies were in attendance with an estimated 2.5k jobs on offer on the day ranging from apps developer to food scientist.
Also in attendance were a broad selection of post-graduate course providers from Ireland and UK offering a wide range of study options in areas such as BioScience, teaching, Human Rights Law and languages that can be studied in a variety of ways including part-time, online, blended learning as well as full- time.
Professional bodies were in abundance offering advice on professions such as accountancy, teaching, engineering, built environment and surveying.
Commenting on the event, LYIT Careers Officer Catherine Lyster said, “This year was our largest event ever, a sure sign that the economy is picking up in all sectors. We were delighted to see such a broad range of exhibitors and we look forward to an equally large event for 2019”.
See more photos from the event below:
Aoife Redican, here to help at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
Careers Officer, Catherine Lyster, Conor Creagh, Adel Tucker and Marion Medcaff at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October. Photo Clive Wasson
Losts of advice on offer at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
Careers Officer, Catherine Lyster and Aisling Neilis, former student now with IFAC at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October. Photo Clive Wasson
Grainne Boyle Wise Project, Penny Breslin WISE Project, Rosemary Lyons, IDP and Dan CArlin, People First at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
Busy scenes at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
Graduates and post graduates checking out there options at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
Some of the busy stands at the annual LYIT Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair– the biggest ever Careers event in Northwest that took place on Monday 22nd October Photo Clive Wasson
