Access to the Workplace

DCU Access to the Workplace programme Launch 2024 took place in PwC Head Office on Tuesday the 5th of December.  The ATTW programmes aims to enhance the employability and career prospects of DCU Access students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Since 2019, the programme has provided 318 high-quality summer internships for DCU Access students, hosted by 95+ leading Irish companies who also make a philanthropic contribution to DCU Access scholarships. 

The themed event, Talent to Take on the Future, explored how organisations can build a workforce that is ready to embrace the challenges of the future. Two talks focused on building personal resilience and effectiveness, with broadcaster Kathryn Thomas sharing insights from her journey to career and business success in conversation with Dublin GAA legend and Director of Development with DCU Educational Trust, Jason Sherlock. 

Doone O’Doherty, People Partner with PwC led a panel to discuss the company’s approach to building diverse talent pipelines, and their experiences of participating in DCU Access to the Workplace since 2019. She was joined by Maebh Gallagher, Associate Director for Strategy and Business Excellence with Bristol Myers Squibb and former Access to the Workplace student participants, Illan Dunne and Queen Lawal. 

The DCU Access to the Workplace Team are looking forward to the 2024 programme.