World of Work
This programme provides 2nd year students with an opportunity to meet employees from a local company in order to learn about the World of Work. It facilitates conversations and insights to the many roles in the workplace. This inspires and encourages young minds to stay in education, make informed career choices and improves their confidence and self-esteem.
Programme Overview:
- Meet & Greet – programme overview (undertaken by BITCI)
- Day in the Life – sharing team roles and daily duties.
- Company site visit – touring including a ‘hands-on’ activity.
- Soft Skills Session (presentation / communication / teamwork skills).
- Sustainability Session.
- Wrap Up.
Benefits of the Programme:
- The programme dovetails with the Junior Cycle curriculum.
- Teaches the students the soft skills they need for school based assessments.
- Takes place at a time that suits the business during the school year.
- Comprises 5 sessions with local flexibility.
- Advice and support materials are provided.
The World of Work programme is funded by Tusla.
Meissner
Meissner, in Castlebar, are passionate about wanting to engage with their local community in a meaningful way.
Meissner participated in World of Work programme with a local secondary school. During this programme, the volunteers talked to students about work skills, jobs availability, sustainability and their practices around this. During a site visit the students got to actually do some of the tasks that employees do (make single use medical equipment against a timer) and package up product for postage.
World of Work Programme with Coillte and their school partners
Register your interest for your company or school to participate
The World of Work programme is funded by Tusla as we continue to evolve and improve the impact of the programme.
