The winners of Northern Bank's Freedom Experience Scholarship – some 20 graduate students from across Northern Ireland – will attend a dedicated three-day academy in Belfast between 25-27 January.
The Academy, guided by a selection of Northern Ireland's leading business people, aims to address the skills gap between third level education and the workplace, providing graduates with the skills they need to make a confident transition into the world of work.
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Schedule
Wednesday 25th January, 9am - 8pm
Workshops and talks from a variety of business people including individual insight profiling on strengths and weaknesses by MAST; Richard Gaston, Lyric Theatre; Inez McCormack, Unison and entrepreneur, Cameron Stewart.
Wednesday 25th January, 5.15- 8pm, Madisons, Botanic Avenue
Talk from Stephen Magorrian, managing director, Botanic Inns, followed by a 'Desk-to-Dance Floor' style event, which will teach students how to dress for success.
Thursday 26th January, 9am - 5pm, Ulster Museum
Talks and workshops from a variety of speakers including Paul McEneaney,
artistic director, Cahoots NI providing 'A new angle on Interview Preparation' and BBC Apprentice finalist, Jim Eastwood, head of Groupon Ireland on his 'Top Tips for Success.'
Friday 27th January, 9.30am - 5pm Northern Bank Head Office, Donegall Square West
Talks and workshops from speakers including Angela McGowan, chief economist, Northern Bank; Martin Hamilton, managing director, Mash Direct, John Henning, head of agricultural relations, Northern Bank and Debbie Forsey, money management adviser, Students' Union Advice Centre, Queen's University, Belfast