The James Kane Foundation is pleased to support the Business Experience Programme, a structured mentoring initiative designed to connect students with local employers and provide insight into career pathways and workplace expectations. The programme involved:• 30...
Projects
Re-igniting Core Manufacturing Skills
This vital project, delivered by Lumen Christi College, Derry, with support from a donation from The James Kane Foundation, is helping to bring traditional manufacturing skills back to the heart of practical learning. Students will gain hands-on experience in milling,...
Blueprints for Brilliance
Earlier this year The James Kane Foundation awarded funding to Greenpower NI & IE (part of Greenpower Education Trust) for an initiative called 'Blueprints for Brilliance' for their brilliant concept which would see, in its first year, 60 pupils from across two...
Raspberry Jam NI Project
Northern Ireland Raspberry Jam has significantly enhanced its ability to deliver engaging, hands-on STEM education to children and young people thanks to funding received from The James Kane Foundation. The funding enabled the purchase of modern computing hardware,...
Digital Horizon Academy
This year Specialisterne Northern Ireland launched Digital Horizon – a new Digital Skills Academy, funded by The James Kane Foundation. This academy is designed for neurodivergent individuals aged 18+ who are diagnosed or self-identify as autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic...
Bridge to Build: Connecting SEN Talent with Construction and Engineering
Bridge to Build (B2B) was established to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at South West College to progress into careers in construction and engineering. The project connects SEN learners with STEM employers, providing first-hand industry...
Aspire NI Post Primary Project
The Aspire N.I. Secondary Schools Project supports young people in Belfast from Free School Meal Entitlement (FSME) backgrounds, helping to close the educational attainment gap and raise aspirations. Delivered across five secondary schools, the project provides weekly...
Futuremakers at Holy Trinity College
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...
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...
