Louth County Council supporting Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI)

Volunteers from Louth County Council and Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) have joined forces to inspire over 220 students in schools across the region to reach their potential, through a series of interactive programmes.

The partnership, now in its 20th year, aims to empower students to shape their own future through a positive role model from the world of work.

In the past academic year, volunteers from the Local Authority have implemented the programme in four primary schools: St Pauls S.N.S Drogheda, Ardaghy N.S, Tallanstown National School and St Brigid’s National School, Omeath. At this level, these hands-on learning workshops teach children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers.

The programme continues right through to secondary school, preparing students for their future careers through entrepreneurship, employability, economics, financial literacy and STEM programmes. Louth County Council staff visited three secondary level schools: Colaiste Ris, Dundalk, O’Fiach College, Dundalk and St Joseph’s Secondary School, Drogheda

Joan Martin, Chief Executive, Louth County Council, said: “For 20 years, Louth County Council has supported this programme and staff members thoroughly enjoy and value their work with local schools. I am appreciative of staff that volunteer and continue to represent the Local Authority in such a positive manner.”

Louth County Council staff members were invited to an event to both recognise the 2022-2023 volunteers and encourage others to sign up for the next academic year, 2023 – 2024.

Louth County Council staff are recognised for their contribution to Junior Achievement Ireland

Junior Achievement Ireland volunteer Alan Wall, from Louth County Council