6th class students from Galscoil Charrig Uí Leighin with staff from Kerry 6th Class students from Gaelscoil Charrig Uí Leighin recently brought their business ideas and innovations to the “Dragon’s” at Kerry Ingredients and Flavours EMEA (Kerry), Kilnagleary, Carrigaline. “Junior Dragon’s … Read More
Vhi Volunteers Shine in Local Schools in Kilkenny
Shirley Trait with 3rd class students from St. Patrick’s De La Salle N.S., Kilkenny Across the 2016/2017 school year, 12 volunteers from Vhi volunteered to teach JA programmes in 5 local schools reaching 303 students in Kilkenny. The Junior Achievement … Read More
Students get on the road to success with Bridgestone
Students from Balbriggan Community College during a tour of Bridgestone Since partnering with Junior Achievement Ireland Bridgestone Ireland Ltd have reached out to 321 local students who have benefited from Junior Achievement (JA) programmes delivered by Bridgestone volunteers over the … Read More
Northern Trust Celebrate IWD in Limerick
Students from Coláiste Nano Nagle, Sexton Street, Limerick recently enjoyed a visit to Northern Trust to celebrate International Women’s Day 2017. As part of their JA Success Skills programme, delivered by volunteer Mairead Ryan from Northern Trust, students learned skills … Read More
Finance Your Future Highlighting Financial Literacy in Cork Schools
Students in Cork have been participating in the Finance Your Future programme during 2016/17. The programme, sponsored by the MetLife Foundation, is designed to enable students to understand how to manage their own personal finances and to link education and career … Read More
YOUNG PROJECT MANAGERS LINE OUT IN THOMOND PARK
100 Transition Year (TY) students from around the country enjoyed showcasing their newly-acquired project management skills at the PM Skills for Life Innovation Camp in the iconic Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on 3rd May. During the 2016/17 school year 500 … Read More
Sanofi ‘STEM Zoo’ Explores STEM In Waterford
STEM Skills, College Options & Careers Investigated Students, teachers and volunteers celebrate after the STEM Zoo Sanofi have sponsored a unique secondary school project called ‘STEM Zoo’ which was hosted by the Waterford Institute of Technology and involved all 10 local … Read More
Gas Networks Ireland Promoting Science in Cork Primary Schools
Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland, has brought the Our Universe programme to over 900 Cork students in 2016/17. The programme introduces science through practical and engaging classroom-based lessons and is designed to encourage primary school students to … Read More
Challenge Science Opens World of Discovery for Galway Students!
More than 100 pupils from Primary Schools in Galway had the chance to experience the wonderful world of science recently thanks to Challenge Science 2017, supported by Boston Scientific. The enthusiastic students from Holy Trinity N.S., Mervue, Scoil Chroí Íosa, … Read More
Cork City Council Promote Business and Life Skills
Local schools in Cork continue to enjoy a successful link with Cork City Council Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Des Cahill with Cork City Council volunteers In November 2016, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Des Cahill welcomed Cork City Council … Read More