Jamie Ivers, a fifth year student from Mulroy College has addressed the American Chamber of Commerce conference on Corporate Social Innovation in Education.
Jamie was part of a showcase of experiences from participating companies and schools in The Schools’ Business Partnership (SBP). The Schools’ Business Partnership (SBP) is an initiative of Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI).
Mulroy College have been partnered with Pramerica Systems Ireland for three years and currently have the Skills @ Work and Student Mentoring Programmes operating within the school providing valuable insight into the world of work for all participating students.
Jamie delivered his speech to the conference on the impacts experienced through participating in the Skills @ Work Programme last year and to his thoughts and aspirations for the next two years as a mentee on the Student Mentoring Programme with Pramerica.
“We are extremely proud of Jamie who represented the school at a national conference, delivering a professional yet heartfelt speech overviewing his own personal experience which is also reflective of the enormous benefits gained by all our students participating on The Schools’ Business Partnership programmes with Pramerica. We are immensely grateful to the employees from Pramerica for the support and commitment to our students and school”, said Fiona Temple, Principal, Mulroy College, Milford.
Emma McCleary, HR Generalist, Pramerica and a fellow speaker at the American Chamber conference said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to communicate my positive experience and that of our Pramerica colleagues when they volunteer on The Schools’ Business Partnership Programmes. Pramerica is committed to supporting our local community, thus giving great scope for our staff to use their numerous talents to engage and encourage the students from Mulroy College. It is a privilege to work with Jamie and his fellow students. We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with Mulroy College and The Schools’ Business Partnership”.
“The partnership between Mulroy College and Pramerica has been very successful over the past three years. BITCI recognises the leadership shown by Pramerica in working with Mulroy College to support the development of students and their investment in the local community.” Elaine McFadden, Regional Coordinator – Donegal, BITCI.
Funded under the National Development Plan, The Schools’ Business Partnership (SBP) aims to match over 150 post primary schools in Ireland .
with a local business.
