What a busy day we had at #Leap in the South East Technological University. 130 students attended and showcased their marketing plans and pitched their 24 business ideas to the FROGs Ciaran Cullen, Ronan Walsh, Ronan Cleary, Jimmy Kearns, Shóna McGailey, John O’Gorman, Danielle Kennedy, Alex Hill, Angela Carew and Jamie Whitty.
We would like to thank the following schools, Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown NS, Faithlegg NS, Réalt Na Mara N.S., Waterpark NS and St. Declan’s NS for taking part.
Thanks to Local Enterprise Office Waterford for their Sponsorship and continued support of Junior Achievement. We would like to thank all volunteers who gave their time to mentor the students. Emer Cowman, Fidelity Investments, Joanne Galvin, MCX Training & Development, Greta Nagle, Sanofi, Catherine Ryan, West Pharmaceutical Services and @Anglea Carew, Waterford City & County Council
What a great morning of pitches – the FROGS had difficulty negotiating which team won the awards. Congratulations to all teams who took part in #LEAP at the #SETU and to the winning teams on winning the following awards:
Best Business plan – Fruity Treeeats – Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown N.S.
Best Presentation – Super Hoovers – St. Declan’s N.S.
Best Negotiation Skills – BBNM – Faithlegg N.S.
Best Sustainable Idea – Far Future – Réalt Na Mara N.S.
Best Innovative Idea – Connect – Waterpark N.S.
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