The Accelerator Programme

What is the Accelerator Programme

It’s a four-day development programme for secondary school students who are neurodivergent or have a physical disability, equipping them with essential life and career skills.

Who can take part?

It’s for secondary school students (4th year and up) with physical and neuro-diverse disabilities.

The programme can cater for up to 16 students per school. 

If you would like your school to get involved, get in touch with us on info@seemyskills.org

Outline of the Programme

Day 1: Focuses on mindfulness, helping students build positive thoughts and silence self-doubt.

Day 2: Introduces students to universities, Further Educational Training Colleges (FET), apprenticeship programs, and employers, where they learn about future opportunities and participate in mock interviews online or in person.

Day 3: Training at Cork Barista School, receiving a certificate, providing practical skills for part-time or summer jobs.

Day 4: Involves a site visit to a leading employer, offering insights into workplace inclusivity and support systems for employees with disabilities.

Participating schools

  • Ballincollig Community School

  • Bandon Grammar

  • Carrigaline Community School

  • Coachford College

  • Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig

  • Coláiste Éamann Rís

  • Cork Life Centre

  • Loreto Catholic Secondary School, Fermoy

  • Midleton CBS

  • Nagle Community College, Mahon

  • National Learning Network (4 programmes)

  • Presentation Ballyphehane

  • Terence MacSwiney CC

  • Youthreach – Fermoy, Ballincollig, Mahon, the Glen, Knocknaheeny

Requirements of the school

As a participating school, your responsibilities include:

  1. Host a 1 hour Parents Information evening facilitated by See My Skills 4 weeks prior to the start of the Accelerator programme

  2. Provide a copy of the schools insurance

  3. Complete Parental Consent forms.

  4. Choose 16 students (max) to engage with the programme

  5. Host a 2 hour CV preparation workshop with the students facilitated by Sigmar Recruitment prior to the start of the Accelerator programme

  6. Find a suitable venue off site from school for 2 days

  7. Provide transport to and from venues

  8. Provide 2 adults for supervision during the Accelerator programme (Teachers, SNAs)

  9. Complete Pre and Post Survey

Email info@seemyskills.org for more information or to get involved.

Our Friends

We could not do this work without the companies and businesses who generously support See My Skills through there time, staff and energy.

Your contributions play a vital role in empowering our participants with the confidence and skills they need to thrive.