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Education Minister Caitriona Ruane MLA Helps Launch Engineers Week
ICE NI Chairman Jonathan Hegan launched Engineers Week with a little help from Education Minister Caitriona Ruane MLA and Victoria College Belfast pupil Laura Doran.
Engineers Week 2010 will run from 8-13 February and will see over 200 primary and post-primary school pupils participate in activities and workshops hosted by various local industries and organisations including,
Speaking at the launch of Engineers Week, Caitriona Ruane praised the initiative, stating,
“Initiatives such as Engineers Week are so important. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity that Engineers Week offers them to explore more closely the world of engineering and the career opportunities open to them. I hope that through Engineers Week we can spark the enthusiasm that will drive our young people towards a career in engineering, particularly young women who are underrepresented in the profession.”
For more information on Engineers Week events please see www.engineersweek.ie
