Derry Girls author and former rugby star be part of college management programme
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he creator of Derry Girls, the top of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, a rugby star and a prime enterprise government are set to encourage the subsequent technology of leaders as a part of a college challenge.
Lisa McGee, Jayne Brady, Tommy Bowe and Sarah Friar are set to play a key function in a brand new management programme run by Ulster University.
The 25@25 Leadership Programme will see 9 one-day periods run over the course of a 12 months in addition to the chance for a visit to a US college.
Ms McGee was each the creator and screenwriter of the Bafta-winning Derry Girls sequence, Ms Brady final 12 months grew to become the primary lady to move up Northern Ireland’s civil service, Mr Bowe is well-known each as a former Irish rugby worldwide and now TV presenter whereas Ms Friar is the CEO of know-how agency Nextdoor.
The programme is designed to work round those that are working or learning, and can embody 9 one-day periods over the 12 months.
Participants additionally can have the chance to undertake a week-long residential at Babson College in Boston within the US.
Ulster University Provost Professor Cathy Gormley-Heenan described the programme as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”.
“Ulster University is beyond delighted to announce these four exceptional leaders are joining 25@25 to share their own unique leadership experiences and demonstrate a range of leadership styles and approaches,” she stated.
“Our cohort of aspiring leaders will receive invaluable insights into the world of leadership and have the opportunity to learn from these experts in developing into the leaders they aspire to be.
“The programme is fully-funded and we encourage applications from anyone who has graduated from Ulster University since 2013, or will be graduating this summer, living and working in Northern Ireland, in any sector.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity for anyone keen on expanding their experiences, growing their leadership capacity and building a long-lasting network.”
The programme is a part of Ulster University’s plan to mark 25 years for the reason that signing of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement.
The deadline for purposes is 12pm on Monday June 5.