We are delighted to have the Irish Defence Forces exhibit at our careers fair again this month. Their recruitment team will be available to chat about job opportunities between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, 24th February at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. This will be a free event and will feature the Career Clinic and Agenda Stage. Get your FREE TICKETS right here.
The Irish Defence Forces is the military of Ireland. They encompass the Army, the Naval Service, the Air Corps and the Reserve Defence Forces.
The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad.
The Naval Service is the State’s principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles.
The role of the Air Corps under the Defence Act is to contribute to the security of the State by providing for the Military Air Defence of its airspace.
Recruitment into the Army and naval Service is open all year round. Applications can be made online at our website www.military.ie
Naval Service Recruit training is 22 weeks in duration and the Naval Service are based in Co. Cork. On successful completion of recruit training an able rate can be trained in one of the four branches: Seaman’s Branch, Mechs branch, Logistics Branch or Comms Branch. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and under the age of 27.
Army Recruit training is 15 weeks long followed by the Pte 3* course of training which is 10 weeks in duration. On successful completion of initial training, opportunities are available to serve in a variety of corps and appointments. Apprenticeships in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Engineer electrician, carpenter, plumber, Comms and IT are available to serving soldiers annually. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and under the age of 25.
Officer Cadetships (Army line, Army tech, Air corps pilot, Naval service line, Naval Service tech and Equitation)
The Defence Forces are also looking to enlist Officer Cadets. A Cadet is a Military Officer in training. Officers are the leaders, decision makers and managers of the Defence Forces. They are the platoon commanders in the Army, the pilots in our Air Corps, and the navigators and engineers in the Naval Service. An Officer leads, directs and motivates our frontline troops.
The role comes with very real mental and physical challenges. Officers are expected to lead from the front in all situations. Officer Cadets engage in 17 months training in the Military College, Curragh Camp, Kildare. Here, they cover many basic and practical soldier skills. Additionally, they learn military fields of study before taking up an operational appointment in the Permanent Defence Forces. The Defence Forces is looking for people who have the potential to:
After completing Officer training, cadets are commissioned into a Service Corp — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Supply & Transport or Communications Information Systems. Furthermore, there are opportunities for development, growth, variety and responsibility will come your way.
Technical Graduate Cadetships are offered each year depending on current vacancies in the Engineer and Ordnance Corps. Graduates must possess level 8 qualifications as listed in T&Cs.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and under 26 years of age on the date mentioned in the notice for the current competition.
Are you searching for a fulfilling job? Do you want to advance in your career within the Irish medtech sector? We are happy to announce that TE Connectivity will be exhibiting, as well as recruiting, at our upcoming Jobs Expo Galway. Their team will be available to discuss new vacancies and collect CVs from 10am until 4pm at the Galmont Hotel & Spa on February 24th. Don't forget to register to get FREE ACCESS to the Exhibitor Hall, Career Clinic and Agenda Stage seminars. Get your ticket here.
TE Connectivity (TE) is one of the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturers and a partner of choice to the world’s leading medical technology brands. TE provides top tier engineering and manufacturing expertise to help their customers innovate and manufacture key components and minimally invasive medical device solutions for various healthcare specialties/procedures including:
TE are dedicated to helping build medical devices that save lives. They’re focused on reliability and durability, delivering value through a relentless pursuit of the standards that matter most to their customers. With a commitment to progress and an extensive product range, TE enables medical device OEMs, large and small to transform ideas into reality.
Are you considering enroling in a course in 2024? The Atlantic Technological University (formerly GMIT), will be exhibiting at Jobs Expo Galway on 24th February. Their admissions team will be available to chat between 10am and 4pm inside the Inis Mór Ballroom at the Galmont Hotel & Spa. This is a free event. All you need to do is register and show your ticket at the entrance. Get started here.
ATU offers online, flexible and professional development courses, that respond to student demand and deliver skills needed in the marketplace. Built on their expertise and in collaboration with business partners and industry leaders, their accredited courses support students at all stages, regardless of location, to access and continue lifelong learning, develop new skills, and advance their careers.
With over 350 online, blended and on-campus courses available, ATU offers students fully accredited flexible qualifications matched to industry demand. Graduates are equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen career, create change and build their future.
As a multi-campus university, ATU offers students a diverse range of experiences, from bustling cities to wild Atlantic coastal regions.
With many courses to choose from, students can follow their passion, find their career path and engage in a vibrant university community.
With a continued emphasis on applied learning, small class sizes and a supportive environment, ATU students can immerse themselves in student life and emerge graduate career ready.
Jobs Expo Galway is coming to the Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 24th February. The careers fair will take place from 10am until 4pm inside theInis Mór Ballroom. In addition to employers recruiting on the day there will be a series of live seminars taking place on the Agenda Stage. Radio and TV presenter, Trishauna Archer will be the event compère for the day. You can get FREE ADMISSION to all seminars and exhibitor booths at Jobs Expo Galway by registering here.
We're delighted to have Nightcourses.com join us again for Jobs Expo Galway. If you're interested in finding courses in your area, drop by their stand. Register today for FREE entry to the Galmont Hotel & Spa on 24th February 2024.
Nightcourses.com is Ireland’s leading online search resource for part-time courses, evening classes and lifelong learning programmes. They are a national database of courses from hundreds of colleges and educational institutes throughout the country. As a result, they are a valuable resource for both students and education providers, linking learners to courses, colleges and educational institutions.
If you are eager to take your career to the next level, change job, improve your Leaving Cert results, learn a new skill or take up a hobby, Nightcourses.com is your one-stop-shop. Their database offers Ireland’s biggest selection of courses, as well as information on colleges and educational institutes, expert guidance and advice.
Returning to education, whether for professional or personal reasons, does not necessarily mean you need to do a college degree. A number of different fields and disciplines offer degree, diploma and certificate options, and deciding between these can be tricky. You need to consider your goals and interests, the industry you work in, and your professional experience before deciding on a course.
Nightcourses.com streamlines the search process. Furthermore, they work closely with providers to make sure they offer up-to-date information on their programmes.
As Ireland’s economy and jobs market evolves, interest in continuing education is broadening. Around 6,000 people use Nightcourses.com every day to search for courses in Ireland. As Ireland’s most popular course search database, Nightcourses.com helps education providers connect with students. They also offer a platform for institutions to showcase their courses, successes and benefits. Their vast database means that students have the latest and most complete information available.
Would you like to join Ireland’s largest independent car maintenance company?
BestDrive by Continental will be joining us at Jobs Expo Galway on February 24th at the Galmont Hotel & Spa.
BestDrive by Continental will be looking to hire skilled candidates throughout the day from 10am-4pm and are keen to meet and discuss your future career.
Don't forget to register for FREE ADMISSION to all exhibitors, live seminars and Career Clinic on the day.
BestDrive by Continental are Ireland’s largest independent car maintenance company. They have over 30 locations around the country and are seeking staff at all grades to come and join them on their journey of expansion.
BestDrive are a full service solution provider so they broadly look after everything for their customers car other than actual bodywork repairs. Staff are essential to the growth they have experienced in the past 5 years, and that is why they want to continue to add to their talent pool by recruiting new staff with or without experience and they have a number of vacancies in various roles right across the network.
BestDrive by Continental – You drive, we care.
