Ernst & Young has lent its support to University College Cork's
(UCC's) Access Programme by sponsoring a number of students over a four
year period to complete their undergraduate studies at UCC.
The Access Programme at University College Cork provides support for
students who have the ability to benefit from and succeed in higher
education but who, for a variety of social and economic reasons are
under represented at third level. The programme seeks to target the
most able students within linked second level schools and to provide
motivational, educational and financial assistance to them through out
their secondary schooling to enhance their ability to compete for third
level places. The programme also recognises the need to influence
the educational aspirations and achievements of a wider circle of
students in the schools, and the necessity to seek to influence the
educational ethos of the whole school. To date, over 400 students
have been admitted to UCC through the programme across all faculties
with over 150 students having graduated.
The supports and services offered by the Access programme to identify
and overcome the cultural and economic barriers facing those from
disadvantaged groups and low participation schools and neighborhoods
are continually expanding.
At the recent presentation to UCC, Mr John Higgins, Managing Partner
Ernst & Young Cork said "we are delighted to be associated with
this important university project and our support demonstrates Ernst
& Young's commitment to supporting those that are educationally
disadvantaged in our community.
Mr Cal Healy, Development Manager UCC, on receipt of the gift expressed
the sincerest gratitude of the University and emphasized the need which
it has of consolidating its relationship with partners such as Ernst
& Young to enable it deliver on its strategic plans for growth of
the Access Programme.
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