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Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
‘She has a great future' – Wexford student who did work experience with local TD wins national skills competition
The competition, which is run by CareersPortal, encourages Transition Year and Leaving Cert students who have completed work experience as part of their programmes to reflect on the skills which they have developed as well as exploring a future career. The competition, now in its 15th year, is a national event and had over 1,400 secondary school students take part this year. A number of RCS students entered the competition but just two, Colleen Waters (TY) and Valeriia Stepanenko (5th Year), were shortlisted for awards along with 27 students from other schools across the country. The ceremony began with Eimear Sinnott, CEO of CareersPortal, welcoming the students and also thanking them for their insight into the bright future with this generation enthusiastic young people. As part of the competition, the students had to write a diary evaluating their work experience, analysing skills they learned and improved on. They then had to conduct a career investigation into a career of their interest. Finally, they reflected on how the skills they learned during work experience could help them in their future career. Colleen received a highly commendable award in the Transition Year category, as she investigated a career in medicine after her work experience with RCSI Mini Med programme earlier this year, and she was awarded with a certificate and a Bluetooth speaker. Valeriia Stepanenko received the overall winner, ranking first place in the Leaving Certificate competition, as she investigated a career in diplomacy. Valeriia has huge interest in this area and completed her work experience with Wexford TD, George Lawlor, in the Dáil back in March. Valeriia was awarded a trophy and a MacBook Air laptop for first prize. The organisers of the competition commended her project, making a special mention on the fact of how her journey is a powerful example of the competition's impact on real-life aspirations. She was joined by her family in celebrating this momentous achievement at the awards ceremony. Accompanying the two students at the ceremony was the school's Guidance Councillor, Ms. Hayley Miller, who commented: 'It was a pleasure to have two students represent RCS at such a prestigious competition, we are so very proud.' 'It was a very proud moment for us as the girls worked exceptionally hard on finding work experience to suit their interests and got into the Dáil and St. Vincent's Hospital with RCSI because of their hard work and dedication. It was a pleasure to join them and see their work being celebrated on a national stage.' Deputy Lawlor, with whom Valeriia completed her work experience, could not attend the ceremony due to last minute Dáil commitments, however he said he is 'so delighted that Valeriia has received this recognition.' "Valeriia is a great young women with a great future ahead,' Deputy Lawlor added.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Dozens of students honoured for career skills achievements as ‘competition continues to showcase the incredible talent
STUDENTS Aoibh Killeen Boland and Anna Morrissey beam with pride with their awards at this year's Career Skills Competition. The bright youngsters - Aoibh from Jesus & Mary Secondary School in Crossmolina, Co Advertisement 5 Aoibh Killeen Boland and Anna Morrissey celebrated their wins today Credit: Gary Ashe 5 Katie Hannon, Maissane Chabria, Anna Morrissey, Valeriia Stepanenko and Eva Ni Threinfhir Credit: Gary Ashe Aoibh and Anna were just two of 29 winners at the annual event, run by career guidance platform CareersPortal, which took place at the Department of Education this week. From sailing a boat from One standout student is Valeriia Stepanenko, who bagged first place in the Leaving Cert category, and has since become a vital part of her local community in Ramsgrange, Co. She came to Ireland from Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Valeriia has volunteered with local enterprises and the county council. Her passion for politics led her to shadow Labour TD George Lawlor, and her ultimate goal is to become a Diplomat. Speaking at the event Eimear Sinnott, MD of CareersPortal, said: 'This competition continues to showcase the incredible talent, curiosity, and ambition of Ireland's young people. "By exploring real-world careers and reflecting on the skills they've developed, students are not only planning for their futures — they're actively shaping them.' Advertisement Most read in Irish News Failte Ireland's Michelle Donavan said that Tourism offers many exciting and rewarding career options across a range of sectors, in an industry that offers flexibility and lots of progression opportunities. Research Ireland and ESERO Ireland, Brendan Owens, added: 'ESERO Ireland is proud to support this award to spotlight a student who brings to light the reality of a career in Space Science, Maths or Physics, busting stereotypes and uncovering the amazing opportunities that lie ahead of young people. Watch the moment Kerry Katona SCREAMS about daughter Heidi's GCSE exam results "This year's winner of the Space Science, Maths and Physics Special Award shines a spotlight on the teamwork that is key to a successful career in Astrophysics. "So often, the stereotype of the 'lone genius' is presented on screens or other media, and Aoibh has helped dismantle this image and replace it with a more realistic and collaborative perspective on the exciting opportunities this field presents to students.' Advertisement Now in its 15th year, the Career Skills Competition encourages senior cycle students who have completed a work experience placement to reflect deeply on the skills they developed and to explore a potential future career. To enter, students must research their chosen career, outline relevant education pathways, identify key skills and knowledge, and reflect on how the experience has influenced their aspirations. Pupils can access extensive resources on including career sector profiles, course information, detailed occupational information and work experience opportunities advertised by employers. Category Winners Leaving Certificate (LCVP/LCA/LCE): Valeriia Stepanenko, Ramsgrange Community School, Co. Wexford – Career Investigation: Diplomat VLOG Category: Maissane Chabira, Our Lady's Grove Secondary School, Dublin – Career Investigation: Primary School Teaching Transition Year: Anna Morrissey, Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny – Career Investigation: Medicine Irish Language Category: Eva Ní Threinfhir, Coláiste Oiriall, Muineachán – Career Investigation: Translator Fáilte Ireland Award (Tourism & Hospitality): Avamay Broderick, Kilrush Community School, Co. Clare – Career Investigation: Hotel Management Highly Commended: Ruby Campion, Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny – Career Investigation: Tourism & Hospitality Construction Careers (CIF): Katie Hannon, Castlerea Community School, Roscommon – Career Investigation: Architecture Space, Science, Maths & Physics Careers: Aoibh Killeen Boland, Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo – Career Investigation: Astrophysics Prizes & Recognition Winners in each category received MacBook Air laptops, with second-place winners receiving iPads, and third-place students awarded Apple AirPods. All commended students also received prizes. In addition, four schools received €1,000 each to support their career guidance programmes . 5 Aoibh Killeen Boland attends Castlerea Community School Credit: Gary Ashe Advertisement 5 Ainnir Ni Dhonnacha, Eva Ni Threinfhir and Peader Baille Credit: Gary Ashe 5 Winners of National Career Skills Competition celebrated at the Dept of Education Credit: Gary Ashe
Extra.ie
07-05-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Top students recognised at Career Skills competition
Almost 1,400 secondary school students took part in this year's Career Skills Competition. On Wednesday, the top 29 students were honoured at a special ceremony at the Clock Tower at the Department of Education. Joined by their families, teachers, and guidance counsellors, they celebrated outstanding achievements in career exploration and planning. Winning students at the National Career Skills Competition by Careers Portal. Pic: Gary Ashe Now in its 15th year, the competition which is run by CareersPortal, encourages students to explore potential career paths through hands-on experience and in-depth research. The competition continues to grow in popularity with a 10% increase in entries this year. This year's entries revealed emerging trends in students' career interests. Aoibh Killeen Boland from Castlerea Community School. Pic: Gary Ashe There was a surge in curiosity around politics and the diplomatic service, as well as increased enthusiasm for apprenticeships in skilled trades such as electrical work, carpentry, and engineering. Careers in hospitality and tourism saw renewed interest, while healthcare remained consistently popular. Teaching also remains a popular choice. Katie Hannon from Castlerea Community School, Maissane Chabira from Our Lady's Grove Secondary School in Goatstown and Anna Morrissey from Presentation Secondary School in Kilkenny. Pic: Gary Ashe Winners in each category were awarded MacBook Air laptops. Second-place recipients received iPads, and third-place winners took home Apple AirPods. Commended students also received prizes. In recognition of their support for career education, four schools were awarded €1,000 each to enhance their guidance programmes.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Shadowing politicians and sailing from the Netherlands to Dublin: winners of Careers Skills competition honoured
The annual competition, run by CareersPortal, is open to students who wish to explore a potential future career. The top 29 students were honoured at a ceremony at the Clock Tower in the Department of Education on Wednesday, alongside their families, teachers and guidance counsellors. Winners were chosen from nearly 1,400 entrants who explored a career and entries were made in English or Irish, either through a written submission or a vlog. Among the students honoured at the event was Valeriia Stepanenko, the first place winner in the Leaving Cert category. Valeriia, whose goal is to become a diplomat, arrived in Ireland from Ukraine in 2022 and has settled in Ramsgrange, Co Wexford. Fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian, she volunteered with local enterprises and the county council before shadowing Labour Party TD, George Lawlor. "This competition continues to showcase the incredible talent, curiosity, and ambition of Ireland's young people. By exploring real-world careers and reflecting on the skills they've developed, students are not only planning for their futures — they're actively shaping them,' CareersPortal managing director, Eimear Sinnott, said at the event. The nearly 1,400 students who entered the Career Skills Competition explored more than 200 different careers from farming, horticulture and forestry to construction, architecture and property. Brendan Owens of Research Ireland and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO) Ireland, said: 'ESERO Ireland is proud to support this award to spotlight a student who brings to light the reality of a career in Space Science, Maths or Physics, busting stereotypes and uncovering the amazing opportunities that lie ahead of young people.' The winners in each of the competition's categories received MacBook Air laptops while second-place winners received iPads and third-place students received Apple Airpods. All commended students received prizes and four schools each received €1,000 to support their career guidance programmes. ADVERTISEMENT Organisers said there was a 'notable rise' in the level of interest in politics among the students who took part, while there was also growing interest in apprenticeships in trades like carpentry and engineering. Healthcare, including medicine and nursing, was also a popular choice. Teaching also remained popular but saw its interest drop compared to previous years.
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Business Standard
30-04-2025
- General
- Business Standard
ICSE and ISC 2025 results out: Girls outperform boys in board exams
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the results for the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) 2025 board exams on Wednesday. ICSE and ISC 2025 exams The ICSE Class 10 examinations were held from 18 February to 27 March, covering 67 written subjects, including 20 Indian languages, 14 foreign languages, and one classical language. The ISC Class 12 exams were conducted between 13 February and 5 April, across 47 subjects comprising 12 Indian languages, four foreign languages, and two classical languages. ICSE and ISC 2025 results: Girls outperform boys This year, 99,551 candidates appeared for the exams, of whom 98,578 successfully cleared them. Girls once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass percentage of 99.45 per cent, compared to 98.64 per cent among boys. Students from both ICSE and ISC can apply for rechecking of answer sheets until May 4. ALSO READ | TS Telangana SSC 10th results 2025 out today at ICSE and ISC 2025 results: Region-wise performance Regionally, southern India recorded the highest pass rates. For ISC, the South region led with 99.76 per cent, followed closely by the West (99.72 per cent), North (98.97 per cent), and East (98.76 per cent). Foreign centres achieved a perfect 100 per cent pass rate. In the ICSE results, the West region topped with a 99.83 per cent pass percentage, followed by the South (99.73 per cent), North (98.78 per cent), and East (98.70 per cent). The Foreign region recorded a comparatively lower pass percentage of 93.39 per cent. ICSE and ISC 2025: Improvement exam in July CISCE has confirmed that improvement exams for both Class 10 and Class 12 will be held in July. ALSO READ | ICSE and ISC 2025: How to check results Students can now access their scores on the official website, Results can also be accessed on DigiLocker. Follow these steps to check results: Visit the official CISCE website at [ On the homepage, look for the link to either the ISC 2025 or ICSE 2025 results. A new page will appear where you'll need to enter your details, including your Course, UID, Index Number, and Captcha. Click 'Submit' to view your results. You can download and print the results for future reference. Schools can access results via CISCE Careers Portal Principals and school authorities can access school-specific results via the CISCE Careers Portal. This portal provides detailed data, including statistical summaries, pass percentages, and subject-wise performance. Once the digital marksheets are verified, printed versions will be distributed to students by their schools.
