FREE Careers Programmes - Offered exclusively to schools in South County Dublin
Did You Know?
89% of young people who have taken part in Inspiring the Future Ireland have learned something new and useful for their career ambitions
Our mission is to offer young people from our community the inspiration, motivation, knowledge and skills to help them achieve their career potential.
Research shows that children as young as five years old form stereotypical views about the jobs people do based on gender, social background and ethnicity. Inspiring the Future Ireland aims to raise young people’s aspirations and instil in them the belief that they can achieve anything they put their minds to, irrespective of the barriers they face.
By meeting volunteers from the world of work, students are introduced to a variety of role models which can have a positive impact on their relationship to education and, as a result, on their future potential.
Inspiring the Future Ireland works with students, teachers, and volunteers across the Tallaght and Clondalkin areas by making connections, building relationships and improving outcomes by helping young people recognise and reach their potential.
Currently our project offers volunteer visits, career development workshops, work placements with leading employers, university access events and themed events.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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Work Placements
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This year, Inspiring the Future Ireland is on a mission to empower young individuals in South Dublin. Our goal is to connect them with Ireland’s top employers, offering invaluable experiences. By engaging with these industry leaders, we aim to ignite a spark of inspiration and motivation, encouraging them to explore diverse career paths within these exciting sectors.
Through these placements, we strive to instill in young minds the belief that they belong in these remarkable workplaces. We firmly believe that with determination and dedication, they can carve out a place for themselves in these fantastic industries. Join us in paving the way for a bright and prosperous future for the youth of South Dublin.
Find Your Inspiration
This programme offers everything you need to run a careers module with your students. This FREE programme offers teacher training and a ‘Find Your Inspiration’ Pack that includes; 8 lesson plans, careers tools and puzzles, games, and careers maps unique to South Dublin County Dublin, all with the goal of motivating and inspiring your students!
Our next training session will be held in September. The hour-long training provided will give you all the skills necessary to deliver this highly engaging programme. Sign up now to find out more information!
Career Networking
Volunteer speakers from a wide variety of sectors will meet with your students to engage in a fun and interactive discussion about their career journey, pathways to their type of work and their sector in general. We’ll do all the work to organise the sessions and provide helpful prompt cards to assist your students with engaging in meaningful discussions.
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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Simply sign up, and we’ll take care of the rest! Our programs welcome students from first to sixth year, so don’t delay – reach out now to secure your spot.
Interactive Thematic Events
This programme offers everything you need to run a careers module with your students. This FREE programme offers full online teacher training and a ‘Find Your Inspiration’ Pack that includes; 8 lesson plans, careers tools and puzzles, games, and careers maps unique to South Dublin County Dublin.
The hour-long training provided will give you all the skills necessary to deliver this highly engaging programme.
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University Access Events
Welcome to an exciting year of access events! Join us for talks, activities, and tours at some of Ireland’s prestigious universities. To get a taste of the vibrant experiences we offer, check out our event highlights on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates, ensuring you don’t miss out on the enriching opportunities that await you.
- Don’t miss the DCU Access Event 2023 here
- Discover the TUD Access Event 2023 here
Careers Programme
Inspiring the Future Ireland has been thoroughly developed to ensure the best opportunities are provided to young people within the South County Dublin area! Currently our project offers secondary school students career development workshops, unique work experiences with leading employers, university Access events and thematic interactive development events!
Check out our New Ways to Work Careers Fair in Citywise in February 2023