Enactus Ireland is calling for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for new Future Skills Now Programme

Enactus Ireland has launched an appeal for applications for their Future Skills Now (FSN) programme from students from unrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.

The FSN programme is a course focused on inclusivity. It will allow an underrepresented group of students to discover their full potential through a series of events, training, workshops, and tailored mentoring.

The programme starts at the end of January and will continue until September 2021.

Laura Dennehy, Enactus Country Lead said, “We are delighted to announce an exciting new programme this year in collaboration with Rethink Ireland and the Dormant Accounts Fund – the Enactus Ireland Future Skills Now Programme.

This programme will run for six months and will focus on developing essential skills for students through social entrepreneurship. The skills have been chosen according to today’s labour market and reflect employer’s needs.

At the end of the programme, students will gain confidence, skills that will be valuable for their future career in any field and they will be part of the truly enriching Enactus community. Please get in touch or visit our website www.enactus.ie to learn more.”

Enactus is looking for students who fall under the following criteria. This is not an exhaustive list and we encourage students to find out more.

All students under the age of 23 who have completed a Leaving Certificate and are from one of the following target groups:

— Students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds living in Ireland
— 1st generation students with no history of 3rd level education in the family
— Students residing in communities with lowest progression to third-level education
— Students experiencing double disadvantage (disability and socio-economic disadvantage)
— Young people in the care of the State
— Young carers
— Members of the Travelling community
— Students that never received Enactus training before