Limerick Ireland Program Model Target Population 50 students

Limerick, Ireland Program Model Target Population: 50 students attending Ardscoil Mhuire or Thomond Community College and enrolled in a Transition Year (TY or Year 4) in school year 2019 -2020. Inputs Program Activities Output Type of Activity Johnson & Johnson Corporate Study Skills Junior Achievement Ireland Ardscoil Mhuire Thomond Community College Limerick Institute of Technology Workshops Yr 1 Subject choice sessions Tours / Site Visits 1 st visit T 1 to JJVC Work Placements Career Coaching Health & Wellbeing Teambuilding University of Limerick College of Further Education Independent Evaluator JAI Smart Futures TY Work experience week JJVC T 1/T 2/T 3 Mentor sessions/career assessment in school Across 3 years on site JJVC in School Sessions Y 2/Y 3 Year 1 Outcomes Year 2 Outcomes Year 3 Outcomes BTE students attend school. BTE students improve their school attendance. 75% of BTE students complete three-year program. BTE students decide to take two higher-level subjects. 75% BTE students that chose higher-level subjects elect to continue in Year 6. 80% of BTE graduates maintain an 85% attendance rate. BTE students understand the higher education application process. BTE students use their progression path to make informed 3 rd level and career decisions 85% of BTE graduates obtain a Leaving Certificate or a Leaving Certificate Applied. BTE students are aware of apprenticeship opportunities and the steps required to obtain one. Team-based projects including Mentors Yr 1 Launch BTE students research and are aware of STEM 2 D Yr 2 Activity Centre or simiilar careers. Yr 3 tbc Shadow Day Yr 1 Work Placement 5 days Yr 2 LCVP work placement Peer Mentoring 4 sessions per year incl. Work placements/in school CAO support FHI 360 JAI Career Success JAI Smart Futures Comm/ Presentation skills CV & Interview Skills Progression Plan Guest Speakers End-of-grant Outcomes Long-term Outcomes Yr 2 & Yr 3 Maths/Science Tutorials Johnson & Johnson Vision Short Term Outcomes Yr 3 3 rd level sessions for both Students/parents Tasters / Open Days Tailored visits to LIT & UL Yr 1, 2 & 3 Global Learning • # Global Connects (Y 1) • 1 Live Surgery (Y 2) Youth Leadership • 2 ABTS Student Parent Sessions Yr 1 Launch Yr 2 3 rd level day with students / CAO guidance sessions Ambassadors / yr (Y 2/Y 3) BTE students can articulate a progression path. 80% of BTE students apply to 3 rd level or an apprenticeship. 100% of BTE students can identify three potential careers. BTE students have a better understanding of careers in STEM 2 d and where to find career stories/paths. Secondary Outcomes Decrease in the number of students leaving school early Increase in the number of youth enrolling in Further education/ apprenticeships 80% of BTE graduates are accepted to a 3 rd level of their choice 15% of BTE graduates are eligible for Level 8. Increase in the number of youth pursuing careers in the STEM 2 D or health sectors 25% of BTE graduates are pursuing 3 rd level or apprenticeships that will lead to a STEM 2 d career. 100% of BTE graduates have an understanding of the variety of STEM 2 d careers available and how to pursue. • Engaged parents. • A sustainable and/or replicable • Increased number of J&J employees business-education partnership. • Increase in teacher awareness of volunteering and engaging with the local community. • Employees feel connected to the company. emerging trends of jobs coming on stream in the workplace