Letterkenny Post
NEWS
Thursday 24 March 2016
Pramerica opens its doors to Mulroy College students SENIOR-cycle students from Mulroy College in Milford got a glimpse of the business world this month when Pramerica Systems Ireland, opened its doors once again to give them a guided tour of the facility and some insight into the many career opportunities that exist in the information technology and financial services industries. The initiative is part of The Schools’ Business Partnership’s “Skills @ Work Programme,” which is managed by Business in the Community Ireland to encourage students to remain in school. “This is the sixth consecutive year we have partnered with Mulroy College,” said Martin Davies, a corporate policy and process manager at Pramerica. “It’s a great way for students to make the connection between education and future opportunity. It also exposes them to career possibilities, opens their eyes to what various jobs entail and gives them educational goals.” Feedback from students indicated that the workplace visit is one of the highlights of the Skills @ Work programme. In addition to familiarizing them with the corporate environ-
ment, the programme helps students better understand important skills such as workplace etiquette and expected behaviour in a professional environment, one of the major adjustments needed in moving from school to the work world. In turn, employees at participating companies say the programme improves their listening and interpersonal skills. In addition to the site visit, The Skills @ Work programme provides CV workshops, ‘A Day in the Life’ talks, mock interviews, company overviews and interview skill techniques. “The Pramerica tour really brought what the students have learned to life. The employees went to significant effort to make the experience as informative and enjoyable as possible,” said Julie-Ann McGonigle, business and, information and communication technology teacher from Mulroy College. Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), founded in 2000, is a unique movement of companies committed to Corporate Responsibility practices. Our purpose is to inspire, challenge and support business in continually
Mulroy College students had a successful time spent at Pramerica Syatems Ltd as part of the ‘Skills @ Work” programme.
improving its positive impact on society in the community, environment, marketplace and workplace. Pramerica Systems Ireland provides essential computertechnology and client-contact
services to PFI businesses around the world. Its Information Technology Group develops software and other systems solutions for PFI business groups and its Operations Group functions as a
back-office contact centre for PFI business group. The Great Place to Work Institute Ireland recently named Pramerica one of the best companies to work for in Ireland.
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NEWSINBRIEF Donegal Lollipop Day volunteers thanked THE Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) would like to thank all our volunteers in Donegal who helped with Lollipop Day fundraising on February 26-27 this year, without which Lollipop Day could not happen. Lollipop Day is a volunteer led movement, which relies on public support to keep research centres open and keep oesophageal cancer in the public consciousness. Whether you organised a collection, volunteered, donated or bought a lolly on the day, you all made a difference and your support is greatly appreciated. The support of the Donegal Lollipop Day volunteers helped raise awareness of this cancer and its symptoms, while also helping to raise funds needed for research. Thank you also to all who joined the OCF to sing along with Dublin Gospel Choir or ‘liked’ the Facebook Page. All your contributions will go towards raising awareness of oesophageal cancer and funding vital research. It really is true that a little lolly goes a long way.
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