Careers rarely develop the way we plan them. Our career path often takes many twists and turns, with particular events, choices and people influencing our direction.

We asked Colin Butterly from Construction Industry Federation to give some advice for people considering this job:

Colin Butterly

Site Manager - Trade Entry

Construction Industry Federation

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For anyone who even vaguely considers a trade or a management job they shouldn’t hesitate to pursue it as it can surprise you how capable you can become despite any reservations you may have.

It could even introduce you to different roles in the industry that you hadn’t realised were available to you or felt where out of your reach.
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Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalists interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results, and prefer action to talking and discussing.
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IT Sligo Open Evening

When

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Details

An Open Evening will be held at IT Sligo on Tuesday, January 16th from 6-8pm. The evening will provide school leavers, parents and mature students with a wealth of information about the Institute and the CAO application process, ahead of the February 1st deadline. On the evening, visitors will learn about IT Sligo’s student support services, SUSI, fees and grants and there will be an opportunity to meet and talk with existing students and staff. There will also be a series of talks dealing with the CAO application process, SUSI, mature students and alternative entry routes.

This year, for the first time, IT Sligo will also offer a Parents’ Talk. The Keynote Speaker, Catherine O’Connor, author of ‘Cracking the College Code’, will offer a practical guide to making the most of the first year college experience.

Topics covered:

  • Getting to know how the third level system works.
  • What makes students successful in college?
  • Why some students withdraw from college?
  • What faces students on that first week in college?
  • How to communicate with college offices and staff.
  • How to have fun safely.
  • Socialising and the law.
  • Study and part time work – getting the balance right.
  • Parents’ and students’ expectations – are they mismatched?

Visit us also to:

  • Learn more about student support services and sports scholarships
  • Find out about fees and grants, admission routes
  • Meet staff and students
  • Hear about the CAO application process, online learning and alternative entry routes – Mature Applicant Entry and ‘Breaking the Mould’ programme


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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
IT Sligo Open Evening 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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