Paul Sweetman

The B!G Idea is a creative thinking initiative that teaches the world’s most in demand skills to 15 to 19 year olds. Using creative thinking skills and activating their voices, students develop solutions to issues they identify as major stressors in their lives, with the help of hundreds of industry professional mentors, who help bridge the gap between education, industry and society.

DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe. We stand for a regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. We wish Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world’s best digital talents and technology companies. Together with our members, we shape the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. Our membership represents over 35,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 91 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 39 national trade associations from across Europe.

FIT is an industry partnership working in collaboration with government and disadvantaged communities. FIT is committed to the socio-economic transformation of marginalised jobseekers and disadvantaged communities through innovative ICT training courses as a gateway to employment. It supports those jobseekers that are at risk of, or already experiencing long term unemployment and early school leavers from disadvantaged communities. • FIT programmes give access to those who have lower levels of formal educational qualifications and who can demonstrate an aptitude and interest in technology. FIT courses are developed in conjunction with industry to ensure that learners gain relevant soft skills combined with in-demand technology skills. Learners expand their skill sets and attain national and industry certifications leading to entry level jobs with real career prospects. FIT also supports progression to further and higher education as a step to employment. • FIT initially focused on meeting the employment needs of the ICT sector and then expanded its range of courses to include the needs of all sectors of ICT as well as emerging technology sectors such as wind energy, cloud, mobile apps and medical devices. Over 8,500 people have progressed into employment following completion of their FIT courses - FIT continues to change peoples’ lives. Charity Registration Number– 20044572

The B!G Idea is a creative thinking initiative that teaches the world’s most in demand skills to 15 to 19 year olds. Using creative thinking skills and activating their voices, students develop solutions to issues they identify as major stressors in their lives, with the help of hundreds of industry professional mentors, who help bridge the gap between education, industry and society.

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Gaisce – The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people between 14-25 in Ireland, enhancing confidence and wellbeing through participation in personal, physical and community challenges. Gaisce is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland to young people to dream big and realise their potential. Gaisce is non-competitive, and participants are encouraged to choose their own activities and goals with the support of a trained, adult President’s Award Leader (or PAL). The Gaisce programme is delivered by 1,500+ PALs working and volunteering in a variety of organisations across Ireland. There are three levels of Gaisce – Bronze, Silver and Gold. The more time and energy participants give, the greater their reward! At Gaisce, we are focused on, and driven by, the following core values: Empowerment Making a difference, effecting change and enabling young people to shape their own path to self-discovery. Inclusion & Equality Every person has the opportunity to grow their potential through equality of access, participation and outcomes. Respect Valuing people equally, recognising diversity, and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity. Excellence Making an impact through pursuing the highest standards, operating with integrity and in a transparent manner. For more info on Gaisce - The Presidents Award, you can visit https://www.gaisce.ie/

DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe. We stand for a regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. We wish Europe to grow, attract and sustain the world’s best digital talents and technology companies. Together with our members, we shape the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. Our membership represents over 35,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 91 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 39 national trade associations from across Europe.

FIT is an industry partnership working in collaboration with government and disadvantaged communities. FIT is committed to the socio-economic transformation of marginalised jobseekers and disadvantaged communities through innovative ICT training courses as a gateway to employment. It supports those jobseekers that are at risk of, or already experiencing long term unemployment and early school leavers from disadvantaged communities. • FIT programmes give access to those who have lower levels of formal educational qualifications and who can demonstrate an aptitude and interest in technology. FIT courses are developed in conjunction with industry to ensure that learners gain relevant soft skills combined with in-demand technology skills. Learners expand their skill sets and attain national and industry certifications leading to entry level jobs with real career prospects. FIT also supports progression to further and higher education as a step to employment. • FIT initially focused on meeting the employment needs of the ICT sector and then expanded its range of courses to include the needs of all sectors of ICT as well as emerging technology sectors such as wind energy, cloud, mobile apps and medical devices. Over 8,500 people have progressed into employment following completion of their FIT courses - FIT continues to change peoples’ lives. Charity Registration Number– 20044572