Curragh Community College

HRI World of Work Programme

The World of Work programme provides 2nd year post-primary school students with an opportunity to meet employees from a local company in order to learn about the world of work. It facilitates conversations and insights to the many roles in the workplace and inspires and encourages young minds to look towards the future.

The programme dovetails with the Junior Cycle curriculum and it takes place at a time that suits the business during the school year. It comprises of 5 sessions and there is local flexibility with the content.

Sessions include:

  • Meet & Greet
  • Day in the Life
  • Company site visit
  • Choice of: Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills
  • Optional Session: Personal Branding, Customer Service, Social Media, etc.
  • Wrap Up

Curragh Community College is proudly partnered with Horse Racing Ireland to deliver the World of Work programme to 2nd year students.

Programme Coordinator: Ms. Sinéad Gorman

World of Work Newspaper Article

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May 27
2025
Summer Exams
Jun 04
2025
State exams begin
Jun 13
2025
Last day of Junior Cycle exams
Aug 22
2025
Start of term-1st year students only
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Mc Swiney Road,
Curragh,
Co. Kildare.
 
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