The All-Ireland STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme - Dr Katriona O'Sullivan
The All-Ireland STEM Passport for Inclusion Programme is a joint initiative by Maynooth University, Microsoft Ireland, Research Ireland and the Department of Education that addresses inequalities with access to STEM careers among secondary school students in socially disadvantaged communities. The programme’s innovative approach, which combines an educational qualification (Level 6 NFQ), education supports, and mentoring from industry role models, provides a unique pathway for approximately 5,000 students to progress to 3rd level education and achieve a STEM qualification.
The national roll-out of the programme (2023-2025), which is funded by Microsoft, Research Ireland, and the Department of Education, will see participants graduate from partner universities, Atlantic Technological University, Munster Technological University and Maynooth University.
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