Executive Board

AHECS Executive Board of Directors 2020-2022:

The Executive Board has a responsibility for the operational running of the Association, reporting annually to the Heads of Service.

The Executive Board is elected by the Heads of Service, meets monthly and is currently comprised of the following members:

Gavin Connell UL and Trevor Johnston QUB (Co-Chairs)

Catherine Staunton DKIT – Treasurer

David Foster UCD

Dave Kilmartin TUD

Angela Collins WIT

Caroline Kennedy NCI

The AHECS MISSION is:
To lead and support collaboration among Higher Education Careers Service professionals throughout Ireland and be the recognised authority on graduate employability, Placement and Career Development Learning

The Strategic Objectives and Priorities for 2020 – 22 are as follows:

To engage, support and communicate with the membership on a regular basis through the AHEC’s website, regular newsletters, events and social media.

Priorities

Increased Heads of Service online meetings (3 per year)
Lunch n Learn Series delivered by members for members
At least 2 all member update meetings per year
Monthly Connect Newsletter to members

To support resource development and sharing of information resources and tools amongst AHECS Member Career Services.

Priorities

Focus on Technologies and developing national agreements with suppliers
Data Informed Practice Working Group to be established

To provide opportunities to new and existing members Continual Professional Development to ensure the highest standards of delivery.

Priorities

Source and offer appropriate certifications for members
Lunch n Learn Series delivered by members for members

To identify and promote best practice within a range of areas aligned to the changing needs of members and the changing context of Careers Services.

Priorities

Annual Employer Survey and dissemination of results
Appropriate Communities of Practice developed

To develop a consistent brand to support external advocacy and to be the recognised authority on graduate employability, career development learning, placements and internships advocating at a government and policy level, both national and international.

Priorities