Business tastefor new pupils

NEW students at St Joseph’s Boys’ School learned about the similarities between school and business when the Department of Education-sponsored ‘Your School Your Business’ programme was introduced recently.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Sep 2012, 14:18 BST

‘Your School Your Business’ is designed to help make the transition to post-primary school easier for the new students, and to make the experience a positive one.

Jeff Gallagher, Development Manager at Young Enterprise Northern Ireland, commented: “Facing a new situation like this, meeting lots of new people and understanding different expectations can leave students isolated and nervous at the prospect.

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“‘Your School Your Business’ offers students the opportunity to overcome their fears, make new friends and a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the infrastructure of their school, and of businesses.

“Our aim is to help these young people view their progression as a positive experience, and the skills they learn can be applied to any situation, which will help them prepare for success in their future working lives.”

To find out more about corporate support or volunteering opportunities, please contact Young Enterprise Northern Ireland on 02890 327003.

Related topics:Department of Education