As part of an exciting celebration of success at Belfast International students enjoyed a series of formal and informal presentations and motivational talks by Airport staff. Speakers included Uel Hoey, Business Development Director, Alan Whiteside, Operations Director, Jason Whiteside, Thomas Cook Ground Operations Manager, Jonathan Whiteside, Thomas Cook Crew Operations Manager and Lauren Deegan, PR assistant. Students enjoyed a Question and Answer Session- lots of fun facts and stories were shared by staff about their personal and team experiences working at Belfast International Airport.
The airline and Airport awards were presented by both Uel Hoey and Jason Whiteside. Mr. Uel Hoey Business Development Director Belfast International Airport commented,
“There is no doubt that the enhanced portfolio of Travel and Tourism courses is very welcome by Belfast International and supports the training and development needs of local students and the airline/airport sector of the travel and Tourism industry. As Belfast International is on the doorstep of The Northern Regional College, the airport and the college aim to compliment the industries vision of people first, through meeting personal and professional needs of the workforce.”
Travel & Tourism Course Coordinator Karen McLeod said “Since the Northern Regional College introduced these programmes, they have proved to be extremely popular with students and education provision has gone from strength to strength. I am thrilled at the 100% achievement rate of the Northern Regional College students. These Certificates provide the students with greater employability options in the airline and airport sector. The support of Belfast International has been invaluable.”
