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AHECSAssociation of Higher Education Careers ServicesC/o Maynooth University Career Development CentreArts Building, North CampusMaynooth, Co. Kildare

T. +353 (1) 474 7465E. [email protected]

www.ahecs.ie

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AHECSAWARDS DIRECTORY

DIRECTORY OF CAREERS SERVICES

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THE ASSOCIATION OF HIGHER EDUCATIONCAREERS SERVICES (AHECS) IS THE REPRESENTATIVE BODY FOR CAREERS ADVISORY AND PLACEMENTPROFESSIONALS WORKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN IRELAND.

ITS MISSION IS TO LEAD, SUPPORT ANDFACILITATE COLLABORATION AMONGHIGHER EDUCATION CAREERS SERVICESTHROUGHOUT IRELAND AND BE THERECOGNISED AUTHORITY ON GRADUATECAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING,AND EMPLOYABILITY.

INCLUDED AMONG THE MEMBERS ARE 27 UNIVERSITIES, HIGHER EDUCATIONINSTITUTES AND INSTITUTES OFTECHNOLOGY.

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EMPLOYABILITY AWARD

The Employability Award recognises and showcases the very best inemployability initiatives implemented by AHECS member careersservices throughout the year. The number, variety and quality ofnominations received over the years are testament to the creativityof careers services in addressing the area of employability and thecontinued importance attributed to this area. The EmployabilityAward is presented through two categories; Small/Medium Servicesand Large Services.

ENGAGEMENT AWARD

The Engagement Award recognises and acknowledges the very realand substantial engagement between employers and careersservices, and the beneficial results on undergraduate and graduaterecruitment and employability. This is an opportunity for careersservices to acknowledge and highlight the high level of participationwith employers. The award will be presented to one employer onthe night following nomination by the various AHECS membercareers services.

EACH YEAR AHECS PRESENTS A NUMBER OFAWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE ANNUALGRADIRELAND AWARDS EVENT IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYABILITY AND ENGAGEMENT.

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THE AHECS EMPLOYABILITY AWARDS WEREADJUDICATED BY A TEAM OF INDEPENDENTJUDGES; DAVID BRODERICK, CHAIR OF THEJUDGING PANEL AND EOP PROGRAMME MANAGER,IBEC; MARY SWEENEY, RETIRED HEAD OF SERVICE,UL CAREERS AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONCENTRE; AND MARK MITCHELL, PUBLISHINGMANAGER, GRADIRELAND & GTI MEDIA.

David Broderick EOP Programme Manager Ibec

David Broderick is Programme Manager for the Ibec EOP Programme which places graduates in export oriented organisations for period of 12 — 24 months. It combines practical on-the-job experience, with organisations such as Apple, Bord Bia and Tourism Ireland, with the opportunity to gain further educationalqualifications. David helps companies attract the right talent so that their businessescan grow, maintain their international profile and increase their market share.

David has worked with several third level institutions such as DCU, UL and DIT todeliver employability and interview skills to their graduates to help them to identifyand secure the right job.

David holds a BBS (Hons) in Business Management from ITT Dublin, a Diploma inEmployment Law and an MSc in Strategic Management, both from DIT. Beforejoining Ibec in 2007 David worked for Masterfoods and was Vice-President of ITTDublin’s Student Union.

JUDGING PANEL


Mary SweeneyRetired Head Head of Careers, UL Careers and Cooperative Education Centre

Mary Sweeney has spent most of her working life in higher education careersservices, in particular, the University of Limerick, until her retirement in 2011. AsHead of Careers, she was responsible for the overall development and managementof the careers services for students and recent graduates. She has had extensiveexperience in managing undergraduate placement programmes and in thedevelopment of careers education, advice and guidance in higher education. She has designed and delivered career development skills modules as part of theacademic curriculum, integrating work-based learning into the programme. Herrole involved liaison with graduate employers on all matters relating to graduaterecruitment and development.

Mary has always been actively involved in higher education careers work at anational level and has served as Chairperson of the Association of GraduateCareers Services in Ireland. During her tenure she initiated a series of nationalconferences, bringing together careers specialists, academics and employers, onthe theme of developing employability skills. She still maintains a keen interest in the work of AHECS and the promotion of employability skills.

Mark MitchellPublishing Manager, Gradireland & GTI Media

Mark Mitchell is the Publisher of the gradireland and postgradireland range ofgraduate careers websites, events and publications. As such he is the chief conduitfor the GTI and AHECS partnership in Ireland, supported by colleagues on the Joint Management Board. Mark has a wealth of experience in publishing,communications and marketing in both Ireland and the UK. A History graduatefrom the University of Sheffield, Mark also holds a postgraduate qualification inPrinting and Publishing Studies from the London College of Communications and a Certificate in Recruitment Practice from the NRF. Living in Dublin since 1995,Mark is married to Liz and has two daughters, Aoife and Caitlin.


Athlone Institute of TechnologyDress for success fashion showsDenise Dolan & Lorraine SammonEmployment opportunities with some of Ireland’s leading companies, plus fashiontips on how to land the ideal job, were part and parcel of the careers fair at AthloneInstitute of Technology. The idea for providing information on make-up and fashionwith interview techniques was the brainchild of AIT’s Careers Office.

Cork Institute of Technology CIT Joint Mentorship ProgrammeTreasa Morgan, Acting Careers Officer, CIT Careers Service, GlynisGardiner, Alumni Relations Officer & Lisa Moran, Alumni InternThe CIT Careers Service and Alumni Office have collaborated to coordinate the CITJoint Mentorship Programme. This interactive learning experience facilitatesengagement with industry professionals, supporting students’ development andenhancing the knowledge gained through higher education.

Dublin City University (DCU) Career ServiceWorking PsychologyDr Liz McLoughlin, Module Co-ordinator, Working in Psychology &Course Chairperson of BSc in Pyschology in the School of Nursing& Human SciencesA credit bearing module assisting third year Psychology students to prepare in ameaningful way for potential careers and pathways upon exiting with their degreefrom DCU.

LIST OF ENTRIES FOR THE AHECS EMPLOYABILITY AWARDS 2015


DIT Career Development CentreConnect, Commit, Communicate – Building employability throughpositive transitions – transition into first yearDIT Career Development Team, Campus Life Colleagues, DITLearning Teaching & Technology CentreThe aim of the initiative is to support and empower students to develop a sense ofagency and self-efficacy regarding their academic, social, personal and vocationaltransition into higher education and beyond.

Galway – Mayo Institute of Technology Careers Service Careers Module: The Next Step – Transitioning to the WorkplaceSiobhaun Cawley, Lecturer, School of Engineering, Lorna Moynihan,Lecturer, School of Business & Bridie Killoran, Careers OfficerA five credit careers module for final year students, where the focus is on actionlearning techniques and industry interaction which is synonymous with practicallyall aspects of the module.

National College of Ireland NCI Careers Passport – 1,000 days to employability Caroline KennedyWithin the highly competitive job market, graduates must work hard to be noticed!The passport promotes employability from first year encouraging and rewardinginvolvement in extra-curricular activities, self-reflection and brand development.

National University of Galway Options with Arts – Careers FairJosephine Walsh, Career Development Consultant, Breda Kenna,AdministratorThis fair explored career options, provided students with the opportunity to haveone-to-one conversations with alumni, and emphasised the employability value ofa BA as a foundation for a fulfilling career.


National University of Galway Engineering Alumni ConnectKathleen O Connell, Placement Officer & Mairead Ledwith,Placement AdministratorConnecting NUI Galway 2nd year engineering students with alumni for one-to-onepractice interviews to develop skills, increase potential for success at interview andexpand job search networks.

Trinity College Dublin Career Pathways – Transition to Employment Eileen Daly, Claire Gleeson & Kieran LewisCareer Pathways is a flexible and individually-tailored transition planning servicefor students with disabilities, as they progress through college and intoemployment.

University College Cork Future Fest Patricia Finucane, Eleanor Donoghue & Jacqueline QuirkeFutureFest is an innovative employability initiative designed for first and secondyear students which introduces them to career development in a fun andinteractive way in a carnival like atmosphere.

University College Cork Networking for Engineering Internships Linda LynchAn opportunity for students to network in informal, small group settings to discussand showcase ideas and opportunities, and gain an insight into engineering in thecommercial world.


University College Dublin The Big UCD Skills Challenge Sorcha MulcahyIn 2014 UCD piloted an extended orientation programme for first years. As part ofthis, the Career Development Centre developed and delivered ‘The Big UCD SkillsChallenge’, an exhilarating cross-campus test of students’ teamwork, communicationand problem-solving skills.


Brendan BakerChair of AHECS and Head of Career Development, NUI MaynoothT. 01 708 3653 E. [email protected]

Louise NagleDeputy Chair of AHECS and Careers Officer, IT TraleeT. 066 714 5641 E. [email protected]

Treasa MorganTreasurer of AHECS & Acting Careers Officer, Cork Institute ofTechnologyT. 021 433 5774E. [email protected]

Mary McNultyDirector of AHECS and Deputy Head of Careers Advisory & WorkPlacement Service, UCCT. 021 490 2349E. [email protected]

John HannonDirector of AHECS & Head of Career Development Centre, NUIGalwayT. 091 493 586E. [email protected]

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS + CONTACT DETAILS


Dave KilmartinDirector AHECS and Head of Career Service, Dublin Institute ofTechnologyT. 01 402 3084 E. [email protected]

Peter LewisDirector AHECS and Careers Adviser, Dublin Institute of TechnologyT. 01 402 3868 E. [email protected]

Amanda KirkDirector AHECS and Careers Officer, Dundalk Institute of TechnologyT. 093 70243 E. [email protected]

Trevor JohnsonDirector AHECS and Head of Employer Engagement, Careers,Employability & Skills, Queens University BelfastT. 028 9097 1164 E. [email protected]

Cathy SavageDirector of AHECS and Admissions, Careers and Placement Manager for MSc Business Graduates, UCD Michael SmurfitGraduate Business School T. 01 716 8086 E. [email protected]


TASK GROUPS

AHECS’ mission is to lead, support and facilitate collaboration among HigherEducation Careers Services. This is achieved through the work of the following taskgroups:

EmployabilityMembers: Elaine Browne, Chair (UCC), Louise Nagle, AHECS Executive (ITTRALEE), Josephine Walsh (NUIG), Peter Lewis (DIT), Moira McCarthy (UU),Helen Conway (NCIRl), Deirdre Parker (UCC) Angela Collins (WIT)This task group provides leadership in the development and promotion of studentemployability in conjunction with careers professionals and with some input fromemployers and academics to enhance the employability of students and graduatesnorth and south. This group’s current priority is the development of best practiceemployability initiatives.

Labour MarketMembers: Linda Lynch, Chair (UCC), Treasa Morgan, AHECS Executive (CIT),Cathy Savage, AHECS Executive (UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate BusinessSchool), Bridie Killoran (GMIT), Catherine Lyster (LYIT), Angela Collins (WIT),Caroline Kennedy (NCI), Linda Gaughran (TCD), Eleanor Donoghue (UCC), Ger Lardner (DCU), and Paula Murray (NUIM).The main objectives of this task group are to create and sustain links with graduateemployers and create a forum for discussion and exchange of information andideas which is of benefit to all parties—employers, academics, students and careersprofessionals alike. The group gathers relevant information about the labourmarket and monitors trends and patterns in graduate recruitment and employment.The group is also involved in the provision of labour market training events forAHECS members.

Products and ServicesMembers: Dave Kilmartin, Chair & AHECS Executive (DIT), Kendra Cassidy(NUIG), Sarah Jones (TCD), Mark Cumisky (UCD)This task group, in partnership with AHECS publishing partner, GTI Media provideshigh quality services and products, paper and web-based, that support and informthe delivery of careers education, guidance and information to students withinhigher education.


Professional DevelopmentMembers: John Hannon, Chair & AHECS Executive (NUIG), Mary McNulty,AHECS Executive (UCC), Phil Clarke, RIP, AHECS Executive (QUB), Fiona Hayes,(TCD) Sarah Ryan (TCD), Angela Collins (WIT), Marie Kielty (ITT Dublin),Yvonne McLoughlin (DCU), Christiane Brennan (DIT)The Group is committed to the continuing professional development of careersprofessionals working in higher education and to sharing best practice andcollaboration within the careers advisory profession. The group does this bydelivering training courses and seminars to its members as well as the provision ofbursaries to members who pursue additional training and qualifications related totheir profession. The Group delivers low cost but high impact training in userfriendly ways to members.

Work PlacementMembers: Annette Dolan (NUIG), Sheila Byrne, (UCC), Gavin Connell (UL),Cliona Hillery (TCD), Angela Collins (WIT), Catherine Staunton ( DKIT), PaulaMurray (NUIM), Tracy Murphy (WIT), Dr. Owen Doyle (UCD), Trevor Johnston,AHECS Executive (QUB), Siobhan Mockler (NCI), Carol Power (DCU), Dr. TeresaLee (UCD)Work placement is a partnership that benefits all participants, enhances thecapabilities of individuals and improves the human resources of a nation. ThisGroup is committed to promoting and enhancing the provision, value and qualityof Work Placement Learning in Higher Education in Ireland. There is a focus ondeveloping best practice policy and guidelines for work placement learning, andcreating a forum for the sharing of expertise and experience among workplacement practitioners. The group works closely with AHECS Executive onadvocacy issues and by promoting work placement generally in the publication ofwork placement publications dealing with topics of interest and relevance tointernal and external stakeholders.

Postgraduate Students Members: Orlaith Tunney (TCD), Elaine Kiely (UL), Sharon Milner (UU),Rebecca Boyd (QUB), Mary McNulty, AHECS Executive (UCC), Josephine Walsh(NUIG), Enan Strain (NUIM)This recently formed task group will initially focus on developing and sharing bestpractice to support the career needs of postgraduate students and researchstudents in particular.


Athlone Institute of TechnologyDenise Dolan, Careers OfficerDublin Road, Athlone, Co. WestmeathT. +353 90 646 8129 E. [email protected]/informationforcurrentstudents/careersoffice

Institute of Technology, BlanchardstownMaria Brown, Careers Development ManagerBlanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15T. +353 1 885 1025 E. [email protected]/currentstudents/careerservice.html

Cork Institute of TechnologyTreasa Morgan, Acting Careers OfficerRossa Avenue, Bishopstown, CorkT. +353 21 433 5774 E. [email protected]/careers

Dublin City UniversityYvonne McLoughlin, Head, Career Services, Dublin City University,Dublin 9T. +353 1 700 5129 E. [email protected]/students/careers/careersinfo.shtml

Dublin Institute of TechnologyDave Kimartin, Head of DIT Careers ServiceRoom 2038, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2T. +353 1 402 3082 E. [email protected]/careers

Dundalk ITAmanda Kirk, Careers Officer, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. LouthT. +353 (0) 42 937 0243 E. [email protected]/careers

Galway Mayo Institute of TechnologyBridie Killoran, Careers Office, Dublin Road, GalwayT. +353 91 742 392 E. [email protected]/life-at-GMIT/careers-development-centre



Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology Paul Murphy, Careers OfficerKill Avenue, Dun Loaghaire, Co. DublinT. +353 1 214 4670 E. [email protected]/en/currentstudents/studentservices/careers

Institute of Technology CarlowMaria McRoberts, Careers Officer, Kilkenny Road, CarlowT. +353 59 917 5085web.itcarlow.ie/life-at-itc/career-service.htm

Institute of Technology SligoAdette Ring & Deborah Seddon, Careers OfficersSligo, Ballinode, SligoT. +353 71 930 5403 E. [email protected]/student-hub/student-services

Institute of Technology TraleeLouise Nagle, Careers Officer Tralee, Co. KerryT. +353 66 719 1783 E. [email protected]/en/informationfor/currentstudents/careersoffice

ITT DublinMarie Kielty, Careers Officer Tallaght, Dublin 24T. +353 1 404 2561 E. [email protected]/careers

Letterkenny Institute of TechnologyCatherine Lyster, Careers OfficerPort Road, Letterkenny, Co. DonegalT. +353 74 918 6812 E. [email protected]/studentlife/studentservices/careers

Limerick Institute of TechnologyJoanne Holland, Careers OfficerMoylish Park, LimerickT. +353 61 293 295 E. [email protected]/careers/default.aspx



The National College of Art and DesignJacyntha McManus Cleary, Careers Adviser100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8T. +353 1 636 4313 E. [email protected]/careers

National College of IrelandCaroline Kennedy, Careers & Opportunities OfficerMayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1T. +353 1 449 8526 E. [email protected]/careers

National University of Ireland GalwayJohn Hannon, Head of Careers ServiceCareers Development Centre, University Road, GalwayT. +353 91 493 589 E. [email protected]/careers

National University of Ireland MaynoothBrendan Baker, Head of Career Development Arts Building North Campus, Maynooth, Co. KildareT. +353 1 708 3592 E. [email protected]://careers.nuim.ie

The Open University in IrelandMarina J. Lennon, Student Services Manager (Advice and Guidance) Enquiry and Advice Centre, Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2T. +353 1 678 5399 E. [email protected]/careers

Queens University BelfastMaria Lee, Head of Centre for Educational DevelopmentCareers, Employability and Skills, Queens University, BelfastT. +44 28 9097 2727 E. [email protected]/directorates/sgc/careers

St. Patricks CollegeMaura Fallon, Careers OfficerDrumcondra, Dublin 9T. +353 1 884 2280 E. [email protected]/site/careers/index.shtml



Trinity College DublinSean Gannon, Head of Service, Careers Advisory Service2nd Floor, 7—9 South Leinster Street, Trinity College, Dublin 2.T. +353 1 896 1721 /1705 E. [email protected]/careers

University College CorkSeamus McEvoy, Head of Career ServicesUCC Career Services, 3—4 Brighton Villas, Western Road, CorkT. +353 21 490 2349 E. [email protected]/careers

University of LimerickPatrice Twomey, Director, Cooperative Education and Careers Division & Gavin Connell, Head of Careers, Cooperative Education & CareersDivision, LimerickT. +353 61 202 476 E. [email protected] www.ul.ie/careers

University College DublinDr. David Foster, Director, UCD Career Development CentreT. +353 1 716 7574 E. [email protected] Library Building, Belfield, Dublin 4.www.ucd.ie/careers

University of UlsterDamien McGivern, Director of Employability and MarketingJordanstown Campus, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim BT37 0QBT. +44 28 903 66247 E. [email protected]

Waterford Institute of TechnologyAngela Collins, Head of CareersMain Building, Cork Road Campus, WaterfordT. +353 51 302 038 E. [email protected] www.wit.ie/current_students/student_life_and_learning/the_careers_centre



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