Rathbane Group Launches 50 New Early Career Opportunities in 2025
Back to newsNovember 25th, 2024
Rathbane Group, a second-generation family-owned and managed business, is proud to announce the expansion of The Navigate Early Careers Programme with the launch of 50 new roles in 2025.
The Navigate Early Careers Programme offers a range of career paths, including apprenticeships, higher-level apprenticeships, placement students, and graduate positions across Rathbane Group's three well-known construction and manufacturing businesses: MJM Marine, Mivan, and Topglass.
This exciting development was celebrated at the recent annual Navigate Programme event, which brought together 80 current students from across the Rathbane Group. The event served as an inspiring platform to showcase student achievements while offering a glimpse into the programme’s bright future.
The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Economy Minister Conor Murphy, MLA; Kathleen O'Hare, Chair of the Northern Ireland Skills Council; Patricia Smyth from Invest Northern Ireland; and Fionnuala McKenna from Construction Futures.
Speaking at the event, Minister Murphy said: Increasing our local skills base and creating a regionally balanced economy are at the core of my economic plans. Rathbane Group's dedication to developing talent and creating high-quality career paths for young people across the north is exceptional. The Navigate Programme equips young people with the technical skills and hands-on experience needed for today's competitive job market. I'd like to wish all the Navigate apprentices and graduates well as they set out on their promising career paths."
Reinforcing the importance of the Navigate Programme, Naoimh McConville, Managing Director of Rathbane Group, shared: "The construction and manufacturing sectors face a critical shortage of skilled workers, particularly in technical roles. The Navigate Programme is a cornerstone of our commitment to developing future skills and leaders. Apprenticeships have always been in our DNA, with some of our earliest apprentices still with us today. By collaborating with universities, colleges, and schools, we aim to attract early-career talent and deliver a market-leading programme to shape the next generation within our businesses."
Kathleen O'Hare, Chair of the Northern Ireland Skills Council, officially opened the event last Wednesday with a powerful and inspiring address. She encouraged students to seize the opportunities provided by their companies, embrace new digital technologies, and dedicate themselves to developing the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Throughout the day, students took part in panel discussions, roundtable sessions, and team-building activities, gaining valuable industry insights from senior leaders at Mivan and MJM Marine.
At Mivan, we take pride in being at the forefront of this initiative, providing opportunities in areas like joinery, project management, site management, design and quantity surveying. Our strong roots in Northern Ireland, paired with global project reach, ensure that our Navigate Students gain world-class experience and a bright future.
If you or someone you know is ready to take the first step towards an exciting career, explore the opportunities available through the Navigate Early Careers Programme and apply today via our dedicated career pages.
We look forward to shaping the future together.