87 students from Scoil Mhuire na nGael had an exhilarating end to the school year when they completed the ‘Our Universe’ programme with Pamela Dagg, Louth County Council. Working with Pamela, the students explored the role of science in … Read More
400 years to Break Down Plastic Bottles – Donegal Students Discover
3rd and 4th class students from Scoil Mhuire, Milford, had an exciting day out when they visited their local Bryson recycling centre. During the visit they worked with Donegal County Council volunteers, Martin Roarty and Caroline Mc Cleary who … Read More
Marine Harvest Host Special Guests from Drumfad N.S.
Students from Drumfad National School, Fanad, had a day to remember when they enjoyed a study trip to Marine Harvest this term. The students were welcomed by Kathleen Mc Grory & Julie Coyle who made the children feel … Read More
Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit – the Fund for Co Monaghan
During the 14/15 school year over 200 students from nine primary schools participated in an enterprise project supported by the Fund for County Monaghan. As part of this project, four classes completed Junior Achievement’s ‘Our Nation’ programme. In this in-depth … Read More
‘Rainwater Harvester’ wins GEP Globalisation Award
Congratulations to Ciarán Boyle, Colaiste Rís, Dundalk who won the GEP Globalisation award with his company ‘Rainwater Harvester’. Ciarán’s achievement was announced by Michael Devine, SAP (pictured … Read More
Kingspan Environmental Hosts Castleblayney College
60 senior cycle students from Castleblayney College, Monaghan enjoyed an enjoyable and educational trip to Kingspan Environmental, Portadown recently.
The visiting students were welcomed by Kingspan Environmental business professionals and enjoyed heairng about the many and varied routes taken by members of Kingspan Environmental staff in terms of educational backgrounds and career choices in their paths leading to current roles at the company. Students also toured the plant to see at first hand the step by step processes involved in the production of solar thermal tubes and tanks and were intrigued to hear some of the backgound to the Kingpsan success story.
Mirroring the views of many, one student reflected: “it was really great to see how many different types of careers are available in Kingspan. I am interested in engineering and construction and the visit to Kingspan really showed me how I could use these subjects to get a job there in the future. I have better understanding now too of how a company can operate globally, growing from a local base. If I was successful in getting a job there after my studies perhaps it would give me the opportunity to transfer to another country for a while.”
Crubany N.S. Hosts Special Guests from Top Oil
Top Oil business volunteer Sinead Gilsenan completed the five week Our Families programme with rang a hAon at Crubany N.S. recently. The programme allowed Sinead to use a combination of pictures, stickers, and flashcards to engage students in learning … Read More
My Future – My Business
More than 600 students from 10 schools across counties Cavan, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo are taking part in Junior Achievement’s My Future-My Business project funded by the Australian Ireland Fund. This innovative project aims to facilitate students in making informed choices about their future. The project design incorporates opportunities for education and careers planning while developing financial literacy skills and interacting with local business leaders.
County Monaghan Fund Supports Junior Achievement
More than 200 primary school students from nine schools in County Monaghan are taking part in an enterprise project supported by the County Monaghan Fund. As part of the project Four classes are completing the Our Nation programme.In this … Read More
Meet the Donegal-Sligo Company of the Year Regional Finalists
Junior Achievement Company of the Year 2015 Regional Final for Donegal-Sligo will take place on March 10th 2015 and is kindly hosted by Letterkenny I.T. Introducing ‘FARM S.I.S. Safety is Success’ from The Royal and Prior Comprehensive … Read More