Archives: 2014
Student Corner
Georgina Allen, fourth year student in Mullingar CC gives us an insight into her time on the Skills @ Work Programme. “C&F Automotives came to our school and opened up our eyes to the world of business. They visited us first, telling us about the ‘jewellery’ (trims and fittings) they make for well known car
Top Irish Companies Provide Positive Role Models for Secondary School Students
Volunteer business mentors from top Irish companies, taking part in The Schools’ Business Partnership Mentoring Programme celebrated the completion of a two year programme that will have lasting effects. The Student Mentoring Programme, run by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) partners mainly School Completion Programme (SCP) schools with a local business to give valuable
The 2012-2013 Global Corporate Citizenship Report is released and Accenture exceeds the Skills to Succeed Goal again
The 2012–2013 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Our Communities, Our Commitments” which explores Accenture’s corporate citizenship goals, progress and challenges has been published. Accenture are pleased to announce that through their global corporate citizenship initiative, Skills to Succeed , together with their strategic partners, they have equipped more than half a million people worldwide with the skills they need to get a job or build a business –
Time to Read – The Icing on the Cake
Two primary schools in Cork, Scoil Mhuire Fatima & Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, marked the completion of a wonderful year in a special way with Bord Gáis. The impact of Time to Read was palpable on Thursday the 22nd of May when ten boys from Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Cork and ten girls from the neighboring Scoil Aiséirí
Wrapping Up in Dublin
Regina Moran, CEO of Fujitsu Ireland and Tommy Brown, Deputy Principal with Ringsend College tell us what they enjoyed about The Schools’ Business Partnership as the academic year comes to an end. “I have found the partnership with St. Joseph’s personally uplifting and motivating. We have learned as much from the students as I hope they
Benefits of Managment Excellence for Teachers Programme
The Schools’ Business Partnership Cork Regional Coordinator, Celine McGrath, tells us about the benefits of the Management Excellence for Teachers programme reflecting on recent sessions delivered by Bord Gáis Networks in Cork and Dublin. Running a school in the 21st Century is a complex challenge and increasingly Principals are asking us for professional advice on
EPIC has assisted almost 1500 people from 97 countries to find employment
The EPIC programme which is run by business network, Business in the Community Ireland, brings government, business, state agencies and NGOs together to assist immigrants to gain employment
Double Vision in Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Brian McGonagle, Lifelong Learning & Access Coordinator with Letterkenny IT, tells us about the benefits of linking with two local schools, Carndonagh CS and Rosses CS in Letterkenny. We feel privileged to have been involved with The Schools’ Business Partnership over the last three years, involving Carndonagh Community School and Rosses Community School in County Donegal. Of
60 seconds with Simon Park, IT Manager from Ballina Beverages
Simon Park, IT Manager from Ballina Beverages gives us a unique insight into participating in The Schools’ Business Partnership. What is your favourite part of the programme? The careers day, because we bring together lots of people in the business to share their experiences with the students. I find the interaction combines practical career path
Oaklands Community College, Offaly and Edenderry Power Investigate the World’s Future Energy Supply!
Ciaran Petit, Teacher with Oaklands Community College, reflects on this investigation. Having been working together on Skills @ Work for the past number of years, the ‘Optional Session’ each year has often proven to be one of the most innovative and enjoyable for the students who have been involved in team building exercises and brainstorming
