Last week Athy Community College launched a career booklet which was compiled, edited and produced by students, parents and the wider Home School Community group. Launching the book, Niamh Mernagh, Senior Inspector at the Department of Education and Science paid compliment to all of those involved in the production.
Cllr Sean Cunnane, Chairperson of the VEC, opened the proceedings with his tribute to the school and its staff for the success and excellent results which the school annually achieves. He also indicated the imminent commencement of construction of the new premises which will put the school to the fore in terms of provision for students of the future.
The booklet contains details of many of the careers which are popular among students today. It is written to address the needs of todays students in the language of today’s students. Entry requirements, skills required and expected salary are among the details for each of the chosen careers.
Richard Daly, principal of the college, thanked all involved and particularly Niamh Mernagh from the Department of Education and Science for making this publication a reality. “As we move to our new premises in the near future I am anxious that the very things that have made us so successful must not be lost. We are committed to a maximum of 400 pupils in our new premises in order to maintain our familiarity with the families, parents and students. Tonight is an example of well we all can work together and I look forward to several more combined ventures” he said
