PLUS+ for Graduates
PLUS+ is a 30 week unique Graduate Development Programme designed to help aspiring managers achieve the career they desire in the Northern Ireland food sector. The Food and Drinks industry is the largest manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland with an annual turnover of £2.7bn. This sector offers graduates the potential for a challenging career in a dynamic working environment.
If you are seeking an exciting career in a fast moving industry, where you can expect to work hard whilst having fun, and if you want to reap the rewards of your hardwork... then PLUS+ is for you.
Benefits
The PLUS+ programme provides you with:
- Management Training, Development and a Qualification from The Chartered Management Institute
- Food Technology Training delivered at the Loughry campus of CAFRE. This includes modules in Food Manufacture and Quality Assurance Management
- A 17 week Business Improvement Project within a NI Agri-Food company, where you will have the opportunity to gain vital industry experience in a particular area of business (Quality, Operations, New Product Development etc)
- A dedicated Parity consultant to act as a mentor throughout the programme
- Hands on experience in a fast paced environment and a stepping stone towards a career in the sector
- 85% of programme completers in the 2009/2010 programme gained full time employment as a result of participating in the programme.
Click here to download the Plus+ information flyer.
Is Plus+ for me?
If you are truly passionate about a career in the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Industry, can work on your own initiative and take the lead under pressure then Plus+ is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Not to be mistaken with the hospitality sector the agri-food sector is focused on:
• Food production
• Operations
• New product development
• Quality
• Supply chain management
• Packaging
The agri-food sector encompasses all the aspects of getting food products from field to supplier.
Click here to view the Plus+ Presentation for a programme overview.
Case Studies
The best way to understand the Plus+ programme and what the benefits of completing the programme are, is to read how others have benefited from the programme. The case studies below offer an insight into what Plus+ has to offer:
Nadine McNabb
Clare Owens
Eligibility
The programme is open to those who have graduated within the preceding three years of the date of application or who will be graduating this year with a degree/HND qualification.
The Programme is open to graduates from all degree backgrounds but excludes graduates with HND/Degrees in Food Science or Technology or other food related HND/Degrees.
Only EU Nationals may apply.
How do I apply?
PLUS+ begins on August 30th 2010 and applications for the 2010 are now open. CLICK HERE to apply online.
Or you can contact Carolyn at c.toner@parity.net or call 0845 873 0844 for further details.