Company Profile
Overview
These bespoke IT events are aimed towards 14-18 year olds and are focussed exclusively on today's dynamic ICT profession.
e-skills UK and Momentum work in conjunction with the Higher Education Academy for Information and Computer Science, the University of Ulster and Queens University to plan, coordinate and run the events in locations throughout Northern Ireland during the academic year. Please check out www.bringitonni.info for planned events in your area.
Event Aims
To share information about the skill requirement and career opportunities in the ICT sector in Northern Ireland
To give guidance on the selection of appropriate subjects at A level
An insight into computing at university
Pupils will be informed, excited and enthused about computing as a career
Challenges to the perception that computing/ICT is only for boys or only for 'nerds'.
An appreciation of the diversity of jobs and associated lifestyles available in the ICT sector.
Event format
Refreshments on arrival and packed lunch provided
Informal with an interactive approach throughout
Students and graduate industry ambassadors at each table
Videos about careers within ICT and showing young people employed in the ICT Industry
Presentations from key speakers from industry and academia
Quizzes and prizes
BringITonni.info promotional items for each pupil
Careers literature packs available for each attending school