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...
Projects
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...
Innovate & Create: STEM Pathways
We were proud to support Innovate & Create: STEM Pathways, a fully funded, hands-on STEM learning programme delivered at St Mary’s Primary School, Aughnacloy. Over six weeks, pupils took part in an engaging programme built around the Engineering Design Process,...
EOTAS Project:Opening Digital Pathways for Vulnerable Young People
With support from the James Kane Foundation, 17 Key Stage 4 centres across Northern Ireland are introducing a new OCNNI qualification in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies. This initiative ensures that pupils—many from the most disadvantaged and vulnerable...
MEGA Update 2024
The James Kane Foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement), a dynamic network of 60 Mid Ulster manufacturing companies. Focused on addressing critical skills shortages, MEGA fosters collaboration...
SistersIN Update 2024
The ‘SistersIN’ Leadership Programme initiated by Assumption Grammar School aims to foster girls’ leadership capacity and confidence amongst its Sixth Form students. The SistersIN female leadership project is committed to empowering young women through advancing...
Workplus – Developing transversal skills in young people in the Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council area
The James Kane Foundation recently funded Workplus to offer an innovative work experience programme to schools within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council (ANBC area) entitled 'Developing Transversal Skills.' The purpose of this programme was to support students in...
Three SRC Students awarded Scholarships
The James Kane Foundation is collaborating with the Southern Regional College to launch a scholarship award for financially disadvantaged higher education students living within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area. The Scholarship grants are aimed to help...
The James Kane Foundation University Scholarships
This year The James Kane Foundation are supporting a new scholarship programme for University students. This award is for £2,000 per year up to a maximum of three years. We’re thrilled to announce the first two recipients! The Scholarship Coordinator for Supporting...
