With support from The James Kane Foundation, the Holy Trinity Foundation has launched the Futuremakers: STEM and Engineering Careers Programme at Holy Trinity College Cookstown . Delivered over two years, the initiative supports pupils in exploring viable careers in...
Projects
VOICE Project: Supporting Autistic Young People Through Key Transitions
With support from The James Kane Foundation, the VOICE (Value Opportunity Inspiration Collaboration Empowerment) project, run by Next Step Transitions, is helping autistic young people successfully transition from school to further or higher education, training, or...
Young people gain skills in EOTAS centres to break into NI booming screen industry
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...
SERC Students Awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships
Six students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have been awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships to help support their studies. The students, all pursuing science or engineering courses, will each receive one or two-year scholarships providing £3,000 per...
University STEM Scholarship Recipients
From aspiring astrophysicists to future forensic scientists, The 2025 James Kane Foundation Scholarship recipients are already making their mark. These five exceptional students are proof that when talent meets opportunity, remarkable things will happen. Supporting...
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...
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...
