Careers Fair 2025 – Inspiring Pathways for the Future

With 30 exhibitors joining us, this event promises to be one of the most exciting opportunities of the school year, giving our students the chance to:

✔️ Explore a wide variety of career paths

✔️ Meet professionals from across multiple industries

✔️ Gain practical insights into the world of work

✔️ Begin building connections that can shape their future journeys

A Broad Range of Sectors

The strength of this year’s Careers Fair lies in the diversity of industries represented, ensuring there is something to spark every student’s interest. Exhibitors will showcase opportunities across:

Engineering & Infrastructure – with organisations such as AECOM, Mbyronics, and Thales, students can explore careers in civil engineering, robotics, environmental engineering, aerospace, and systems design.

Finance & Wealth Management – exhibitors including EY, Danske Bank, and Quilter Cheviot will highlight opportunities in accounting, risk management, corporate finance, fintech, and portfolio analysis.

Healthcare & Life Sciences – from Opcare’s prosthetics and rehabilitation to the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, SE Trust, and Active Health, students will gain insights into roles such as nursing, social work, physiotherapy, biomedical engineering, and clinical support.

Law & Professional Services – with leading firms like Carson McDowell and Hewitt & Gilpin Solicitors, young people can learn about careers in corporate law, litigation, family law, and legal support.

Architecture & Property – opportunities in architecture, surveying, property management, and real estate will be showcased by Campbell Architects, Lisney Commercial, and John Minnis.

Higher Education & Research – Ulster University Business School and Queen’s University Belfast (Rare Diseases Research) will give students a taste of academic and research careers in business, genetics, and biomedical science.

Media, Marketing & Creative Industries – with White Rabbit Communications, MAD Colour, and .krow, careers in PR, advertising, design, copywriting, and digital media will be well represented.

Public Service & Security – the PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire Service, Royal Navy, and Armed Forces will showcase careers in policing, emergency services, armed forces, cybersecurity, intelligence, and medical services.

Community, Sustainability & Consultancy – organisations such as Radius Housing, Northern Ireland Environment Link, and Louise Maguire Coaching will demonstrate opportunities in housing management, conservation, sustainability, leadership development, and business consultancy.

Specialist Careers – unique roles are also highlighted, such as Eve Young’s Veterinary and Government Practice, which combines veterinary medicine with public health and policy.

Supporting the Next Generation

As the Alumni Association for Sullivan Upper School, we are especially proud to support initiatives like this. By connecting today’s students with employers and professionals from such a wide variety of fields, we are helping to ensure that they leave school with the confidence, awareness, and networks they need to succeed.

The Careers Fair is not only about jobs and qualifications – it is about inspiration. It is about helping young people imagine their future, ask the right questions, and begin mapping out the pathways that will take them there.

Looking Ahead

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this event will have on our students, and we are grateful to our alumni community whose continued support makes events like this possible. By working together, we are building a strong bridge between Sullivan’s past, present, and future generations.

Finally, a huge thank you to Nolan Andrews Wealth Management who has so kindly offered to sponsor the exhibitors breakfast, ensuring all of our guests will be well fed on the morning by the wonderful team in The Silver Robin!

Keep an eye on our socials next week where we will share a photo gallery of the event.

Sullivan Connect Committee