Students at NUI Galway presented with Employability Award

NUI Galway’s inaugural Employability Award Ceremony was held today where 56 students were presented with their Award Certificate by President of the University Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh. 

The Employability Award is a recognition of learning and skills developed through work experience and extra-curricular activities.

Each event and workshop is carefully selected and co-ordinated to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their skills and employability.

Josephine Walsh, Head of the Career Development Centre at NUI Galway, said: “The award programme was designed by the Career Development Centre to increase students’ employability skills, empower them to make successful transitions towards fulfilling careers and equip them with a framework for lifelong career management.”

Employer partners have indicated that students’ confidence and their ability to articulate skills developed through the award will make recruitment of NUI Galway graduates more attractive.

Students from across all disciplines participated in the Award programme and have reported excellent outcomes.

Vincent McBrien, a second year Drama, Theatre & Performance student who completed the award said: “I have gained many personal benefits that will help me in my career journey. As a result of completing the award I am more confident in myself and my work and have a new found motivation which will allow me to step up to every new opportunity that comes my way.”

Siobhan Cullen, a third year Earth and Ocean student, said: “I believe that I have gained a more competent approach to choosing and securing a career through participating in the Employability Award Programme. Through an elevated sense of self-awareness, I can move forward and plan for the future with confidence.”

The NUI Galway Employability Award contributes to a number of other student awards, including the internationally recognised ALIVE award for Volunteering, and will be available for all students to participate in from September 2019.