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Conor Flannery
"NFTE taught me a lot about the world of running a competitive business, I learned that if you apply yourself to something you really enjoy you can achieve anything".
Conor Flannery, NFTE Alumni.
Conor is currently in 6th year and will sit his Leaving Certificate in June 2010. He plans to pursue an engineering degree at an Irish University next September.
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Rachel Clooney & Emma Cooney
"NFTE provided amazing opportunities for me and my business to grow. It was an unforgettable experience which I would highly recommend to anyone”
Emma Cooney, NFTE Alumni
After the NFTE Programme, both Emma and Rachel completed their Leaving Cert & Emma is now studying English, Media & Cultural Studies at IADT (Institute of Art , Design & Technology) and Rachel is studying Psychiatric Nursing at Trinity College.
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 Tommy O'Connell
"Being part of NFTE has helped me a lot. I have gained so much experience and it has strengthened my love for business"
Tommy O'Connell, NFTE Alumni
Tommy is in 6th year and will sit his Leaving Certificate in 2010, afterwhich he hopes to pursue a degree in medicine and become a doctor.
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 Rebecca Kealy
"Through NFTE, I have learned that everything you do in life will link in some how with your future. Listening is so important and always be yourself because that’s what people are looking for in you."
Rebecca Kealy, NFTE Alumni
Through the NFTE Programme, Rebecca was offered a job placement with Grant Thornton, a leading taxation firm who were impressed by her business pitch during the week long BizCamp programme. She has since completed her Leaving Certificate and now has a full time position in Grant Thornton and is studying to be a qualified accountant.
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Maria Stynes was a participant in the NFTE Programme in 2007/2008 at Caritas College, Ballyfermot. Maria set up "Wrist Aid" during the NFTE programme and joined NFTE's Alumni to learn more about developing her business.
"Myself and my partner Laura set up a jewellery making company called Wrist Aid, where we sold a range of colourful plastic customised wrist straps to friends in school and family. Our business did really well in the NFTE All Ireland Business Plan Competition; we decided that we would donate some of our products to young patients in Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital, where we also demonstrated to some of the patients how we made the products. We were awarded 1st place in the Social Enterprise Award during the NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony in 2008.
Through my experience of NFTE, I have learnt that I am good with people and that interaction with others is very important for any good business. As a member of the Alumni, I learned that there are many places around Dublin that provide help and support to you and your business.
NFTE has encouraged me to continue my education and to go on to a 3rd level college. My future plans are to study Nursing or Social Studies in Trinity College. I know I can achieve this if I work my hardest to achieve the highest amount of points needed for my course. I have learnt lots about myself too; I know that if I put my mind to something worthwhile, I can achieve more than I expected." |
Melissa Meloni
"NFTE gave me the best gift I could ever have asked for and that is the confidence, determination and life skills which have built me into a young and successful young woman."
Melissa Meloni, NFTE Alumni
After the NFTE Programme, Melissa Meloni completed the Leaving Certificate and is now in the Resevrve Army as a second combat medic.
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