Over the course of five events, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from some of the city’s biggest employers actively recruiting skilled graduates in areas of fintech and cyber security, health and life sciences, engineering, clean tech, creative and digital.
Chris McCreery, Director at the NI Science Festival, said: “At the NI Science Festival, we work make STEM accessible to people of all ages and abilities, and to encourage people to develop themselves and pursue careers in these thriving industries.
“We showcase the latest advances in technology, the future of engineering, varied applications for mathematics in everyday life and cutting-edge scientific research. Through our programme of insightful and thought-provoking talks and discussions, we also exist to challenge audiences.”
David McCrisken, Manager, Technical and Engineering at specialist STEM recruiter MCS Group, added:
“MCS Group is delighted to be supporting the Beers & Careers series which is a fantastic showcase of Northern Ireland’s STEM employers. Each evening will feature truly innovative and cutting-edge organisations, from locally grown start-ups to major global players presenting the diverse and rewarding career paths within their sectors and organisations.
“Come along and find out what exciting and unique opportunities lie ahead for you, the jobs of the future and where you can truly challenge and stretch your skills set.”
The five sessions include Fintech and Cyber Security (February 14); IT (February 18) ; Life and Health Sciences (February 19); Advanced Engineering and Clean Tech (Feb 20); and Creative & Digital (February 21).
The 2019 NI Science Festival takes place from February 14-24.
NI Science Festival is supported by the Department for the Economy, Belfast City Council, Tourism Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, Innovate UK, British Council Northern Ireland, Matrix and STEM recruitment specialists MCS Group.
For more information about NI Science Festival events and to purchase tickets, visit nisciencefestival.com and keep up to date with the festival on social media via Facebook and Twitter.
Pictured (L-R) are David McCrisken, Manager, Technical and Engineering at MCS Group; Lord Mayor Cllr, Deirdre Hargey, Belfast City Council; Chris McCreery, Director of NI Science Festival; and Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary at the Department for the Economy.
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