Foundation Degree in Equine Management students Ella McLaughlin (Dungloe), Eimear Brady (Virginia), Eimear O'Neill (Strabane), Ellymae Duncan Buchanan (Strabane) and Amy Murphy (Ballymena) chat to Niamh McElhinney from Connolly’s Red Mills at the Equine Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Enniskillen Campus held an Opportunities in Equine Careers Fair as part of the annual Careers Day.
Each year staff at Enniskillen Campus organise a Careers Day to help students prepare for their future in the equine industry. The Careers Fair offered businesses interested in promoting work placements or graduate employment the chance to engage directly with CAFRE students.
Students connected with company representatives to find out more about potential job opportunities and career paths available.
Shirley Jones from Topspec chats to Equine students Edee Rowan (Rathfriland), Emma Duff (Ballymena), Madison Young (Dungannon), James Donaghy (Bangor) and Jessica Gibson (Ballynahinch) at the Careers Fair held at Enniskillen Campus.
Event organiser Gayle Moane, Equine Lecturer, CAFRE commented:
"Our goal with Careers Day is to enhance students' employability skills by promoting interaction with businesses, helping them to transition into jobs within the equine industry”.
Co-organiser Chris Bogues, Equine Lecturer, CAFRE added:
“We were delighted to have over 30 organisations present. Equine students at CAFRE benefit from the excellent support which we receive from the industry locally, across the Island and wider afield.”
Equine businesses and organisations from near and far enjoyed the buzz of the afternoon, while students gleaned knowledge and insights into the wide variety of equine industry career options.
Susan Spratt from British Horse Society Ireland talks to Rachel Ballantine (Bangor) who is studying on the second year of the Foundation Degree in Equine Management course at Enniskillen Campus.
Equine BSc (Hons) Degree student Catherine O'Connor (Omagh) and Level 3 final year student Ben O'Shea (Kilcullen) chat to Richard Brabazon from Rangers Lodge at the Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus.
CAFRE BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management students Chantelle Tanner (Coleraine), Lily Ramsden (Lisburn) and Alex Gilheany (Strandhill) talk to EquiNutritive staff Sarah Ross and Rainee Beggs at the Equine Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus. As a CAFRE graduate it was great to welcome Sarah back to the college and to hear of her career experiences since studying at Enniskillen Campus.
Ciara Devitt and Martina Dempsey, Godolphin Flying Start and Patrick Looney, Aloga Equestrian, catch up with Gayle Moane, Enniskillen Campus Careers Day co-ordinator.
Level 2 Equine Care students Neil Brown (Castlewellan), Faith Ruberry (Bangor) chat to Jessica Torley, Andy Oliver Racing with Dr Rachel Annan, CAFRE at the Equine Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus.
Shannon McCann (Enniskillen) is studying on the Level 3 Equine Management course at CAFRE. Shannon attended the recent Careers Fair organised by the college and enjoyed chatting with Michaela McFarland from Castle Irvine to hear about local opportunities in the equine sector.
Tamlaght Equestrian representatives Sorcha Owens and Lynnette McKeown chat to final year BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management students Amy Rowlands (Coleraine), Katie Behan (Headford) and Catherine O'Connor (Greencastle) at the Equine Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus.
Susan McCartney, Down Royal chats to BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management final year student Jessica Grealish (Oranmore) about opportunities in the industry at the Careers Fair at Enniskillen Campus.
If you are interested in studying for a qualification in Equine this September, book now to attend our next Open Day on Saturday, 29 March at Enniskillen Campus. Visit www.cafre.ac.uk for more information.