The Student Enterprise Programme is Ireland's largest student entrepreneurship initiative, encouraging secondary school students to develop entrepreneurial skills through the experience of creating, running and promoting their own mini-businesses. The programme plays a vital role in fostering innovation, creativity and enterprise awareness among young people throughout County Longford.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual or organisation to coordinate and deliver the programme across Longford's second-level schools from August 2026 through to the National Student Enterprise Programme Finals in May 2027.

Key Responsibilities

The successful contractor will be responsible for:

• Promoting the programme across all second-level schools in County Longford.
• Encouraging and supporting maximum student participation.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to schools and students throughout the programme.
• Coordinating workshops, meetings and support activities.
• Maintaining participation records and programme reporting.
• Assisting students in preparing for county and national finals.
• Developing promotional and publicity materials and engaging with local media.

Who Should Apply?

Applications are welcome from individuals, consultants or organisations with:

• Experience in enterprise education, youth development or business mentoring.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience delivering education, training or enterprise programmes.
• The capacity to work closely with schools, students and stakeholders across the county.
• Current Garda Vetting certification