Prospective students interested in a marine career will be able to visit an aquaculture “remote classroom” at an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) open day this weekend.
The mobile classroom which gives a taste of aquaculture has been developed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).
BIM development executive Máirtín Walsh said the State agency was “delighted to attend the open day”.
He said it provided BIM with an opportunity to “continue our partnership with ATU to promote education and careers, not just in seafood production and marine science, but also in the areas of marine focused engineering and technology”.
“The Irish aquaculture industry produces nutritious, sustainable, low carbon seafood and continues to create employment around the coast in a wide range of disciplines,”Walsh said.
“ We look forward to meeting as many young people as possible at this open day to educate them on the exciting career opportunities available in the marine sector,”he added.
The ATU opening morning is aimed at secondary school pupils, teachers, parents, guardians, and mature students.
Events will be held at its Galway city campuses at Dublin Road and Wellpark Road this Saturday, April 13th, from 10am to 1pm.
Courses at the ATU Galway and Mayo campuses range from aquaculture and agriculture to outdoor education, computing, creative arts and media, culinary arts, sports coaching, social care and science.
There will be talks on the CAO process, the various programmes, available supports and insights into student finance, accommodation and student life. Demonstrations, exhibitions and tours will also be conducted on both city campuses.
To register and avail of information across ATU campuses in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal, visit here