Bridge to Employment

Bridge to Employment (BTE) is a three-year programme sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Vision in Limerick that will give 50 students, 25 each from Thomond Community College & Ard Scoil Mhuire, real-world experiences, allowing them to explore potential careers, prepare for college and work, and discover how learning is relevant to their future. Over the three years of this project students will be given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including, site visits to J&J Vision Care for students and parents, tailored visits to 3rd level campuses for students, teachers and parents, TY work experience placements at J&J Vision Care, mentoring sessions from J&J staff, Health & Wellbeing sessions, Junior Achievement ‘Career Success’ programme, Study skills seminars and teambuilding activities and outings. The 25 TY students from Thomond Community College are delighted to be involved and are looking forward to engaging with the programme.

Ian Walker, J&J Senior Director Global Community Impact
Norma O’Brien, Principal Thomond Community College
Bríd Herbert, Principal Ard Scoil Mhuire
Donncha O’Treasaigh, Director of Schools LCETB

Teresa Leahy, Junior Achievement Ireland
Prof Vincent Cunnane, President LIT
Norma O’Brien, Principal Thomond Community College
Ian Walker, J&J Senior Director Global Community Impact
BTE students Ard Scoil Mhuire & Thomond CC
John Lynch, Plant Manager, Johnson & Johnson Vision
Bríd Herbert, Principal Ard Scoil Mhuire
Cllr Michael Sheahan, Mayor of City & County Limerick