Building a Foundation for
Career Success
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The Inspiring the Future Ireland project involves connecting young people in primary and secondary schools with volunteers from the world of work.
We have a database of over 290 volunteers from all sectors – Apprentices to CEO’s, Engineers to Entrepreneur’s, Office workers to Healthcare Professionals. All pledging a minimum of one hour a year to volunteer in a school near where they live or work to talk to young people about their job and career route. Inspiring the Future creates opportunities for student, volunteers and future employers to engage with each other through work placements, Inspiring events, and so much more.
SCHOOLS
Free programme for primary and secondary school students in South County Dublin with a focus on DEIS schools
VOLUNTEERS
Become an Inspiring the Future volunteer and make a difference to children and young people in your local community and beyond.
EMPLOYERS
Partner with us – register your organisation and work with us in delivering impactful experiences and opportunities from your employees.
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Feedback from Some of Our Students, Teachers and Volunteers
- Teachers
- Volunteer
- Students
I think it was important that all pathways into the careers were represented e.g. university degrees / apprenticeships etc. It allowed the children to get an understanding that there are many different ways to achieve a career they dream of.
Teachers
Children enjoyed learning about careers they didn't know about and how to get there - especially nontraditional routes
Teachers
Engaging with the 6th class pupils. They are a lovely bunch and asked some really good questions.
Best bit
The interaction with the kids! Really impressed by their engagement + enthusiasm and their many many questions 🙂
Best bit
I genuinely enjoy doing these and if I can help one kid to follow their dreams and not feel as lonely as I did in school, job done!
Best bit
I love hearing peoples' journeys and stories so it's always great and lovely to see the questions from the students. I really hope it has some impact.
Best bit
I feel that after this interview today that I am more confident in this now going forward.
5th Year Student
Confidence is something I struggle with. Learning how to write a CV and having a mock interview has helped me learn to prepare for these.
5th Year Student
I enjoyed hearing about peoples journeys & what they did before their current job because it shows you don't need to choose immediately.
4th Year Student
My favourite part was learning about electricians, plumbers, engineering etc.. & hearing the true life exp of people.
4th Year Student
University visit - I liked the tour because I got to see the campus and got to know about the history of TCD.
4th Year Student
University Visit - Before I attended this event I didn't want to go to college but now I have more information on what I could do in college and I found the workshops very interesting and I might want to do things like that in the future.
4th Year Student
college visit - I am more confident about the future because I have heard the good experiences of college life and the careers that it leads into.
4th Year Student
My favourite part of the placement was meeting people who work in the establishment and learn what it’s like to work there.