Joy McGimpsey is Head of Organisational Development & Learning at the Education
Authority. With 15 years’ experience across Health and Education, she leads culture,
talent, and leadership development to support transformation and deliver better
services for children and young people. Joy is passionate about public service and
champions career pathways into the organisation for future succession.
Katrina McCann has worked in education and training for over 15 years and is the
Graduate Management Scheme and Work Placement Coordinator at the Education
Authority. She is currently leading the design and development of future programmes
to create career pathways for students and graduates. Katrina is committed to
fostering professional growth, enhancing employability skills, and ensuring that
young people can access meaningful and valuable opportunities to thrive.
CyberFirst is an outreach and education programme designed to create opportunities for talented young people in future-focused tech careers. CyberFirst supports students from all backgrounds to consider a career in tech – including cyber security, AI, quantum computing, software, data and more.
Harry Hamilton has over 30 years’ experience in Northern Ireland’s food manufacturing sector. He leads the FEED Network, inspiring young people to explore careers in food and drink manufacturing. Harry has also supported SMEs with export growth, researched the impact of Brexit on jobs, and developed training programmes to help businesses and their people thrive.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, which has been inspiring generations of global citizens and global leaders for over 400 years. In this Keynote, Fiona will provide an overview of Trinity College Dublin, and how to apply through the CAO from Northern Ireland.
TLI Group were set up in 2000, we are 25 years in business this year.
We deliver critical infrastructure to facilitate today’s living and communication needs.
Our ambition is to be the safest, best in class and successful service provider, adding sustainable value to the customers and communities we serve.
We have 960 direct staff across the ROI and NI with over 38 nationalities across the company.
Sean Boyle is the ScreenWorks Lead at film education charity Into Film. He manages the ScreenWorks programme – a work experience programme unique to Northern Ireland that provides hands-on opportunities for young people to learn about careers in the screen industries.
Sean has worked in film education for 15 years and is passionate about encouraging a more diverse workforce into the industries.
Liverpool Hope University places a great emphasis on bringing together research excellence and top-quality teaching. The aim of our research-led teaching is to ensure that you develop into a rounded and employable graduate to take your place in society and make a difference in whatever career path you choose. We get to know you as individuals so that we can help you develop skills and interests outside of your study area. You will be part of a vibrant community that provides help and support to make sure you get the best from university life.
Tricia Devlin is a Professional Advisor with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
As a social worker, Tricia has spent most of her career working with children, young people and families, both in residential care and with the NSPCC.
Before her role in the Social Care Council, she worked in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust training social workers and social work students.
Tricia is passionate about encouraging the next generation of social workers here and now leads on regulation of the Degree in social work in Northern Ireland.
