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“IT is not just for Geeks”: Careers talk for TYs

IT is not just for Geeks talk to TYs Photo: Ms. O'Kelly
NEWS / 22 March 2017

During Computer Studies class on Tuesday, 21st March, two representatives from Connecting Women in Technology (CWIT) spoke to the TYs about the many different careers in IT companies.

During Computer Studies class on Tuesday, 21st March, two representatives from Connecting Women in Technology (CWIT) spoke to the TYs about the many different careers in IT companies. Thanks to Lisa D'Arcy from Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Ifah Sivak from Virgin Media who gave their time to provide interesting insights into the various avenues students can take in IT companies - legal, finance, logistics, marketing, human resources, programme management, catering and so on.

Ms O'Kelly

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