IOE&IT Sponsor To Headline SERC Graduation

Institute of Export Headline Sponsor for SERC Graduation in September

Institute of Export Headline Sponsor for SERC Graduation in September

The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is helping celebrate homegrown talent with headline sponsorship for South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) graduation ceremony.

It is set to take place at Belfast Waterfront Hall on Friday 8 September 2023.

SERC’s annual graduation ceremony will honour 680 full-time and part-time higher education students.

They have achieved degrees, higher national diplomas, higher national certificates, and foundation degrees.

The event is in partnership with Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast, Liverpool John Moores University, The Open University, as well as other professional bodies.

Pictured are (l-r) Zara Shaw, set to graduate with a BSc Business Management from Liverpool John Moores University delivered at SERC and who is an Export Controller with a Mediterranean Shipping Company, and Kevin Shakespeare, IOE&IT.


Last year, IOE&IT opened a new office in Northern Ireland in partnership with SERC, at the College’s Bangor Campus to support local businesses.

It aims to facilitate trade and to provide vital training and support for companies to ensure they can trade effectively, sustainably, and competitively.

Kevin Shakespeare, Director of Strategic Projects & International Development, IOE&IT said: “ The Institute of Export and International Trade is delighted to support the graduation of hundreds of students.

“Many of them are preparing to take their first steps into careers.

“We are proud to be associated with SERC.

“We work with SERC to deliver high quality qualifications in international trade, customs, supply chain and logistics.

“The courses target those new or experienced in this area which cover all aspects of trade with GB, Ireland, mainland Europe and Rest of the World. 

“We look forward to continuing our strong relationship to deliver more qualifications.” 

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