GMIT College of Tourism & Arts
Careers Fair 2017
Wednesday, March 08th, 1.30pm – 4.00pm
GMIT College of Tourism & Arts is holding its annual Careers Fair on Wednesday,
March 08th in the Galway Road Campus, and we would like to invite your company
to participate.
The Careers Fair will allow you to engage with a variety of learners who may be suited
to your business. Final year students from across hotel, tourism, culinary, event, retail
and business awards will attend as will those living in the West of Ireland who may be
seeking new employment opportunities. In addition we will be inviting students from
other Institutes of Technology who are studying similar programmes.
The Careers Fair will also offer you an opportunity to meet with current students in the
College of Tourism & Arts who may be looking for work placement / trainee positions
this summer. This is an invaluable opportunity should your business need or rely on
these workers for the summer season. Experience has proven that those who attend
the event are more likely to secure workers for the summer season than those who do
not attend. The event will also be open to the public.
Please note:
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Opening Times: Set-up is from 12.00pm – 1.30pm. The event will run from 1.30pm –
4.00pm to give you an opportunity to meet the maximum number of candidates
(there are limited classes/lectures on Wednesday afternoons).
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Refreshments: Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be served at 12.30pm in the New
Reception Foyer.
Please find enclosed a Booking Form which we would ask you to complete and return
to us by Wednesday March the 01st 2017. It is worth noting the last two years was fully
booked well in advance of the closing date and we had to wait list many businesses.
We would ask you to register your interest as soon as possible to avoid
disappointment.
There is no cost to participate, but places are allocated on a first-come first-served
basis, therefore we encourage you to reply as soon as possible. If you have any
questions, please contact the Links Office at: [email protected] or on 091 742565 or
091 742427, where the Links Office team will be delighted to assist you.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to seeing you on March 08th.
Yours sincerely,
Cáit Noone
Head of College – Tourism and Arts
GMIT College of Tourism & Arts
Tourism & Hospitality Careers Fair 2017
BOOKING FORM
Date: Wednesday, March 08th
Time: 1.30pm – 4.00pm (Set up time: 12pm – 1.30pm)
Venue: New Reception Foyer, GMIT, Dublin Road, Galway
COMPANY DETAILS
Name of business:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Mobile:
Fax:
Email:
Staff
Attending:
Name:
Email address:
Phone:
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Stand Details:
A table and two chairs/water will be supplied for every exhibitor.
Please contact us if you have any special requirements. Please also
bring any promotional material/stands etc relevant to your property.
Stands will also be allocated on a first come (registered) basis. The
ground floor new reception area will be filled first, and then the first
floor upstairs.
Parking
Set-down facilities are available at our southern entrance and students will be there to assist
you unload/load your stands etc.
There are limited reserved Visitor car parking spaces available at the campus and these will be
on a first come first served basis. There is also free GMIT parking available in Galwegians Rugby
grounds adjacent to Flannery’s Hotel, and we would advise exhibitors to use this parking area,
as normal car parks closer to the college can be busy, as this is a normal college day.
Visitors can also use the Pay & Display parking spaces – the charge is €1 per hour, with an allday rate of €5. More details and maps available on: http://www.gmit.ie/directorate/visitinggmit-galway-campus
* Wireless internet access is available in the New Reception Foyer and those who register
above with full email address will be sent details in advance.
Signed: _______________________
Date: ____________________
Please return to:
Links Office, College of Tourism & Arts, GMIT, Dublin Road, Galway
Tel: 091 742565, Fax: 091 742454, Email: [email protected]
College of Tourism & Arts Graduating Classes 2017
HOTEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT:
BA (Hons)l Hotel & Catering Management
A four year honours business degree with a 12 week work placement in Ireland, and a
30 week international work placement.
BBs Hotel & Catering Management
A three year degree which includes a 12 week work placement in Ireland, and a 30
week international work placement.
BBs Culinary Arts
A three year degree focusing on business knowledge and practical competencies in
areas such as culinary leadership, gastronomy, and product development. Includes
a 12 week placement after year one, and a 30 week placement after year two.
BBs Retail and Customer Service Management
A three year degree covering subjects such as retail operations, financial accounting,
customer service, merchandising design and e-tailing. Includes a 30 week work
placement in Ireland or overseas.
BBs Tourism Management
A three year degree covering subjects such as Tourism Operations, Marketing and a
variety of business subjects. Includes two12 week work placements in year one &
two.
BBs Event Management with Public Relations
A three year degree in the planning, marketing and management of events and
public relations programmes. Includes a 30 week work placement after year two.
HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS:
Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts
A two year programme focusing on the knowledge, skills and competencies
necessary for effective professional cookery. Includes a 12 week work placement.
Total Immersion Chef Programme (TICP)
A fast-track culinary arts programme delivered in one academic year, which includes
a period working in industry.
Higher Certificate in Hotel & Hospitality Studies
A two year programme focusing on restaurant, bar, front office and accommodation
skills. Includes a 12 week work placement.
Advanced Certificate in Tourism
A two year programme of formal college classes and a 12 week work placement.