IBM is to join with Galway's Presentation School for a new Skills @ Work programme designed to teach senior cycle students about the world of work. With this initiative, IBM employees will give talks to senior cycle students on subjects ranging from a day in the life of employees, a company overview, CV preparation and interview skills.

The students will also be brought on a site visit to the IBM offices in Dangan on Thursday 27 November and will be able to witness first-hand the many career opportunities that exist in the technology industry.

"This initiative is a proven winner and it will be a most effective partnership link for the school. It will have a significant motivational impact on the students," said Mary McMullin, Coordinating teacher, Presentation School.

Funded under the National Development Plan, and sponsored by Cadburys and Marks and Spencer, The Schools' Business Partnership (SBP) aims to match over 150 post primary schools in Ireland with a local business. Currently, 148 schools around the country are matched.

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