Young people gain skills in EOTAS centres to break into NI booming screen industry The Education Authority has launched a new programme giving young people in specialist education settings the chance to explore Northern Ireland’s creative industry. The Creative Arts...
Projects
East Belfast Pathways
We are proud to support East Belfast Pathways, delivered by Phoenix Education Centre NI, a targeted mentoring and outreach programme helping young people aged 14–18 who are disengaged from education or at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or...
Talk to the Professionals
Talk to the Professionals, run by Accidental Theatre, aims to bridge the gap between education and industry through hands-on, future-focused training for the next generation of creative professionals Funded by the James Kane Foundation, Accidental’s Talk to the...
Research into Effective Leadership in Disadvantaged Communities
A new research report has recently been launched, entitled Effective Leadership in Disadvantaged Communities. Carried out by the team at Stranmillis University College, which included Prof Noel Purdy, Dr Karen Orr, and Dr Glenda Walsh, the report was funded by The...
Announcing Latest Funded Projects – Investing in Education
Earlier this year, the James Kane Foundation launched an ambitious new funding programme to support STEM-related education, career opportunities, and initiatives that help students make informed choices between employment, further study, and higher education pathways....
Shankill Primary Active Learning Community Project
The Shankill Primary School Active Learning Community brings together principals from eight primary schools to work collaboratively on the unique challenges and opportunities facing children and families in the area. In partnership with the Greater Shankill...
Young Enterprise: Building Aspirations for Young People
The Building Aspirations Project is transforming opportunities for young people in 18 non-selective schools across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, and Newry, Mourne and Down. These schools, with above-average levels of free school meal entitlement, will benefit from...
WorkPlus – Jobs for me: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Talent
With support from the James Kane Foundation, the Jobs For Me project will engage more than 700 Year 9 and 10 pupils across Antrim and Newtownabbey, encouraging them to become “Career Explorers.” By connecting young people with 40 local employers, the project will...
DreamSchemeNI: Enabling Young People into Digital Media
Dreamscheme NI, a youth charity supporting disadvantaged young people aged 11–18, is launching a transformative digital media project across five housing estates in Belfast and Antrim. With support from the James Kane Foundation, young people at risk of exclusion will...
