Students from St Joseph's School on the Ravenhill Road in Belfast have heard about the possibilities of a career in construction and engineering during a visit from NI Water.
The firm talked to A-level students as part of its community liaison on the ongoing £7 million Ravenhill Avenue Flood Alleviation Project.
NI Water's Project Manager David McClean was joined by the contractor GEDA's Public Liaison Officer Aisling Henry, Design Manager Fionnuala McKenna, and AECOM's Graduate Civil Engineer Emma McCarron at St Joseph's School.
The presentations covered a wide range of careers in construction, detailing the varied nature of the roles and the various routes into them, including work placements and apprenticeships as well as the participants' own work experience.
NI Water's Project Manager David McClean said: "As work progresses on this major flood Alleviation Project in close vicinity to the school, we were delighted to visit St Joseph's today to talk to the students about careers in construction and engineering, and we look forward to future site visits. The students were very receptive asking many questions about the project and wider industry, and we wish the students well in their A level year."
Mrs Ann Glover Head of Careers Department St Joseph's College added: "St Joseph's College wish to thank Geda, AECOM and Northern Ireland Water for taking time out to give a very informative Careers talk to our Year 13 students.
"We are looking forward to continuing this link starting with a site visit for our Year 13 Technology and Design students."
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