Ibec, Graduate Programme
Graduates tell about their experiences on the IBEC Graduate programme from taking one one one meetings in Las Vegas to presenting in French to clients in Paris.
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Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property
Donal Kane, Plumber / Construction Super.
Donal Kane began his plumbing apprenticeship at the age of 17. Since then he has progresed through the ranks to become Construction Site Supervisor. Donal has completed several related courses including a night course Diploma in Building Services, Welding and Health & Safety
Health Service Executive
Healthcare
Keith Hayes, Ambulance / Paramedic
Keith works as an Advanced Paramedic with the National Ambulance Service and is based in Dublin. He pursued this career directly from leaving school and has gone on to complete a Higher Diploma in Emergency Medicine. Despite the sometimes horrific incidents he is called to attend he remains upbeat and
Sustainable Energy Authority
Earth & Environment
Liam McCaul, R&D Engineer
Liam McCaul is an R&D Engineer. His daily job activities include carrying out research to develop new ways to make products more energy efficient, more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and Product Development
Health Service Executive
Healthcare
Mary Ita Heffernan, Social Worker
Mary Ita Heffernan is a Social Worker who works for the HSE in Kilkenny. After completing her Leaving Certificate she did a degree in Social Science and a Masters in Social Work. This led to a National Qualification in Social Work which is the only
Teagasc
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry
Luke Drea, Event Rider
Luke Drea is a 3 Day Event Rider who is Self Employed. He left school before the the Leaving Cert exams to study in Kildalton Agricultural and Horticultural College in Kilkenny, where he completed the Sport Horse Production course. During his Transition year in
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care
Deirdre Lavelle, Care Assistant
Deirdre Lavelle works as a Care Assistant in St Michael's House. Having worked for a number of years as a Special Needs Assistant she applied for a job in St Michael's House. She has completed a foundation course on Skills in Counselling from NUI Maynooth. She is
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Information Technology (IT)
Karl Stanley, Software Engineer
After his Leaving Cert, Karl went to Trinity College Dublin to do a degree in Mathematics. He then went on to compete a M.Sc in Computer Science and currently works as a Software engineer with ticket-text.com
