Inspiring the Future Ireland was officially launched on the 21st of September 2017 in the historical and beautiful location of the National Gallery of Ireland. A variety of representatives were in attendance from Corporate Businesses, Government, Schools, Chamber of Commerce and Not for Profit organisations. Guest speakers on the evening included

• Tricia Nola:; Board representative South Dublin County Partnership
• Frances Fitzgerald T.D: Tánaiste, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation
• Nick Chambers: CEO Education and Employers UK
• Jennifer Taylor: Compliance and Operational Risk Executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• John O Malley: 4th Year Year Head Collinstown Park Community College
• Denis Browne:EU Regional Data Centre Lead Google

The inspiringthefuture.ie website is now live. Volunteers can pledge their involvement in the project and give one hour of their time a year to inspire young people in a school near where they work or live by registering on the website. Schools can also register their interest and request volunteers through the website.

This short clip showcases the launch event and captures some of the atmosphere, enthusiasm and fantastic networking opportunity which was present in the room at the launch event. We hope that all who attended had an enjoyable, worthwhile experience. We are excited to start the Inspiring the Future Ireland pilot  project in South County Dublin