Larne student graduates from the IGNITE programme

Larne student Olivia Millar has graduated from the City Airport’s inaugural IGNITE Youth Leadership Programme.
By Community Reporter
Published 10th Sep 2020, 05:36 BST
Larne student Olivia Millar receiving her Merit Award from Gerry Kelly and Michelle HatfieldLarne student Olivia Millar receiving her Merit Award from Gerry Kelly and Michelle Hatfield
Larne student Olivia Millar receiving her Merit Award from Gerry Kelly and Michelle Hatfield

The IGNITE programme, a joint initiative between Belfast City Airport and Cinemagic, launched in 2019 by Senior Vice President of HBO, Production and Incentives and Game of Thrones creator Jay Roewe, will provide potentially life-changing opportunities for over 100 young people across Northern Ireland over a five-year period.

Belfast Met student Olivia, who joined the IGNITE programme in 2019, completed 12 months of workshops, work experience and self-development projects, and was awarded an NLP Diploma in Personal and Career Development at the graduation ceremony, at the Stormont Estate.

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In addition to the NLP Diploma, Olivia also picked up a further special merit award for outstanding contribution and dedication throughout the programme.

Michelle Hatfield, Director of Corporate Services for George Best Belfast City Airport, said: “These diplomas and accolades are testament to the effort and dedication these young people have given to the IGNITE programme over the past 12 months, but the real valuable takeaway is the new skills they have developed. They have gained greater self-confidence, better communication and employability skills and insight into potential career paths from some of the best talent in Northern Ireland - that is what makes it all worthwhile.”

For more, go to www.belfastcityairport.com/ignite-leadership-programme

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