Dundalk IT careers team highly commended at the National Gradireland Awards

The Careers & Employability team at Dundalk institute of Technology came up trumps again as the took home a highly commended at the National Gradireland Awards AHECS 2023 event that took place recently in the Mansion House in Dublin.

The Careers & Employability team received the recognition under the category of ‘Supporting Student/Graduate Employability’ with their Podcast Series called ‘Career Journey Insights’ led by Joyce O’Hara, Placement Development Coordinator, DkIT.

This Project was Highly Commended by the judges who commented that the Podcast Series was an innovative and modern approach which fits with the needs of modern students, and it was a fantastic initiative which connects current students with alumni experiences.  

Six DkIT Alumni were invited to share their career journey to demonstrate to current students that career paths are not always linear, and the detours can provide career opportunity. There can be disappointments, obstacles, and challenges to overcome throughout a career, but it is how one deals with them and navigates the journey that leads to career success.  

The podcast series is about building career resilience, strengthening job seeking strategies and developing professional employability skills that help students to confidently progress to the world of work. 

Link to the Podcast series DkIT Launch ‘Career Journey Insights’ 

https://shows.acast.com/6419a87681d1f900117f2a2c/64255aaebfe1710011b69197