Looking back on a tremendous three-day careers programme

Days 2 and 3 of our exceptional Looking Ahead programme had a full programme of speakers and activities geared towards planning for the future. Students in Years 13 and 11 availed of sessions that included:

 *   Dianne McKay from Clanrye Group on building skills for life and work

 *   Jack Brown from Glasgow Caledonian University on studying in Scotland

 *   Aoibhin McKinney from First Derivative on careers in fintech

 *   Edel Owens from The Wholefood Hero on health coaching and entrepreneurship

 *   Seamus Delaney on life as a criminal law solicitor

 *   John Keane on investigative journalism

 *   Martin McGinn from Ulster University on design and innovation

 *   Liz Simpson from CAFRE on careers in agri-food and rural industries

 *   Diarmuid Cahill from Dundalk IT on college life, courses, and the CAO process

 *   Mary Kate McKevitt from New Driver NI on road safety and responsible driving

 *   Corporal Donald from the Army Reserve on life and opportunities in the armed forces

 *   Kendrew Colhoun on careers in the environmental sector

 *   Noel Thompson, BBC journalist, on news, politics, and lifelong learning

 *   Dr Orla O’Connor on her journey into medicine and life as a GP

 *   Sinead Morgan from Finnebrogue on careers in food, sustainability, and innovation

 *   Lucy Marshall from Workplus on finding and succeeding in apprenticeships

A massive thank you to our guests for giving up their time and to the organising staff, especially Assistant Vice-Principal.