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Career Development Sixth Form enjoyed the various sessions which helped inform them of the correct mind-set required to succeed in the ever changing world of work! Abbey Community College would like to thank Kerry McClintock from Antrim Enterprise and her team.

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Year 12 Work Experience Students are enjoying an insight to a variety of careers. There have been very positive comments from employers and we are proud of our students. Abbey Community College would like to thank all Employers for providing this invaluable experience.

As part of Enterprise Week, Young Enterprise Northern Ireland hosted ‘Digital Industry Masterclass’ in partnership with Newtownabbey Borough Council at Mossley Mill. Students were tasked with the challenge to come up with a smartphone application to help young people. Abbey Community College students achieved first place against four other participant schools. The winning group proposed a smartphone app ‘Steps to Success’ which looked at helping students with their GCSE’s.

Abbey Students showcase the Participatory Card Game “My Place” designed by their Sixth Form Business Students. Abbey Community College would like to thank Louise O’ Kane from Community Places for organising the event and Glengormley High and Edmund Rice College for joining them to play the game.

It’s all about me. Year 9 thoroughly enjoyed the workshops in Money Management, Cookery, Sewing and DIY. The core focus was to develop their Enterprising, Employability and Life Skills. Abbey Community College would like to Thank Kerry McClintock and her Team , Business Development Manager from Antrim Enterprise Agency

LJMU Talk Sixth Form Students gain an insight into the Courses at John Moores University.

The new Head Boy and Head Girl welcomed the University Road Show to Abbey Community College. All Sixth Form Students enjoyed the presentation on the UCAS procedure and Student Finance. Afterwards they had the opportunity to discuss degree courses the Universities had to offer. Abbey Community College would like to thank the Team for informing and inspiring our Students.