CEIA Schools and Skills Program
As the major multinational electronics corporations located here change their focus to knowledge-driven activities and the indigenous Irish Electronics industry continues to develop and grow strong, it is now widely accepted that the demand for highly skilled Electronic Engineering graduates is growing. The most recent ESRI report on occupational employment forecasts (August 2007) predicts an increase in demand for engineering professionals of up to 29% and associate engineering professionals (i.e. technicians) of up to 34% by 2012. In stark contrast to this demand, college courses have seen a continuing decline in the number of applicants in recent years leading to a shortfall in the supply of suitably qualified graduates. Ireland hosts some of the best electronics companies in the world and in order for these companies to flourish in the global jobs market, we must produce the most highly skilled, capable, willing and innovative workforce possible.
This is the reason for embarking on the initiatives outlined below and why it is so important to support programs encouraging young people to consider electronic engineering as a career. Please take the time to read through the initiatives and volunteer to help where possible.
Contact: Deirdre de Bhailis
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Promotion Officer
Phone: 086 2228339
Email: deirdre.debhailis@ceia.ie
| Outreach Programs | Events and Exhibitions |
|---|---|
| 2010 Lego Robot Competition for Schools | Science Week 2009 |
| Engineering and Technology Champions Campaign | Discovery 2009 |
| Exploring Electronics Transition Year Module | Engineered! A Week of Wonder 2009 |
| Transition Year Work Experience Program | Rochestown Park Careers Exhibition, Oct 09 |
| For the younger electronics enthusiasts..... |
Where to study in Cork?
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Cork Institute of Technology: CR061 |  |
University College Cork: CK605 |
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