How is Sage helping in providing Irish schools with quality technology and content that will boost the abilities and knowledge of second level Irish students?

Sage Ireland is providing Secondary School Business, Accounting and/or Economics teachers with an exciting opportunity to become Certified Trainers in Sage Instant Accounts, a market leading product from Sage Ireland. This project, called Sage @ School, endeavours to facilitate the development and skills of secondary school teachers by delivering an accredited programme that provides students with experience using accounts software. "The project is designed to bridge the gap between Junior Cert and Leaving Cert Accounting or Business and provide participants with an introduction to computerised accounting” explains Robin Johnston, Sage at Schools Manager at Sage Ireland. "It looks to provide tangible benefits to the students by providing them with a technology style accreditation for the workplace."

Sage Ireland sees the role of computerised accounts as an essential part of the development of our young people in Ireland. " Sage @ School was created to give all those students with an interest in Accounting and Business an insight into Irish companies and the daily challenges they face, by outlining how business decisions are taken based on accounting information." adds Robin. "Sage @ School builds on the knowledge already taught in Junior Cert Business Studies."

The Sage @ School project team provides the software, course notes, online learning portal, training and all student materials as well as the support and knowledge base for the teachers to create the course. The course is already planned and supported through 80 schools in Ireland and is now extending its reach to the next 300 secondary schools. “The programme gives students the opportunity to learn accounting skills, prepare business accounts and develop life skills that will greatly enhance their employment opportunities.” concludes Robin.

Just as the “enterprise” school projects enhance the learning experience through innovation and practical exercises, the Sage @ School initiative provides the context for students. Sage @ School has been well received and is innovative to Ireland’s Education System and is certain to play a large part in enhancing Ireland’s next generation

 

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