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 (Thursday) evening from 6pm to 9pm.

The evening will 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.

“The virtual careers evening offers students an inspiring glimpse into the heart of patient care,” said Medical Social Worker Deirdre Jennings.

“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.”

“Feedback from secondary school students and guidance counsellors who have participated in our previous career evenings indicates that they found the events highly beneficial,” added Speech and Language Therapist Fiona Rodgers.

“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 be hosted on the Microsoft Teams platform via https://teams.live.com/free and join the meeting using meeting ID: 338 411 167 795 60 and Passcode: Tc3HK3Ta.

If students are unavailable to attend on the night, videos are available on the YouTube channel Galway University Hospitals HSCP Career Info.

Pictured: Health and Social Care professionals at GUH who will be hosting the virtual career’s evening for secondary school students (from left) Speech and Language Therapist Fiona Rodgers; Dietician Andrew O’Leary; Medical Social Worker Deirdre Jennings; Dietician Sarah Connelly; Physiotherapist Eilish Keogh; and Occupational Therapist Sarah Lydon.