A group of health and social care professionals at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) will be holding a virtual Careers Evening for secondary school students this week.
The event takes place this Thursday, December 11, at 6pm to give students an insight into careers in Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics.
Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with qualified professionals who work within these areas of the hospital.
In addition, third level students who are currently undertaking courses for a range of health and social care professions will be available to give an overview of what student life is like and what the courses entail.
Deirdre Jennings, Medical Social Work, said, “The virtual careers evening offers students an inspiring glimpse into the heart of patient care.”
“By connecting them with the healthcare professionals who devote their days to compassion, skill, and service, we help young people see the profound human impact of these careers.”
“Opening our doors virtually allows us to encourage the next generation to imagine themselves in these roles supporting patients, strengthening communities and shaping a more caring future.”
Fiona Rodgers, Speech and Language Therapist, said, “Feedback from secondary school students and guidance counsellors who have participated in our previous career evenings indicates that they found the events highly beneficial.”
“Attendees noted that the sessions provided insights into the daily life of a professional that are not apparent from a college prospectus or course syllabus.”
“By hosting the event virtually, we can reach a wider audience and, in doing so, inspire and motivate the next generation of health professionals.”
The event will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform with the meeting ID: 338 411 167 795 60 and Passcode: Tc3HK3Ta
The timetable for the presentations by each speciality is as follows:
- 6pm – 6:15pm: Introduction to a Career in Health and Social Care Professions
- 6:15pm – 6:45pm Physiotherapy
- 6:45pm – 7:15pm: Social Work
- 7:15pm – 7:45pm: Speech and Language Therapy
- 7:45pm – 8:15pm: Occupational Therapy
- 8:15pm – 8:45pm: Nutrition and Dietetics
- 8:45pm – 9:00pm: Closing
If students are unavailable to attend on the night, videos are available on the YouTube channel Galway University Hospitals HSCP Career Info.
