Careers, Communication and Confidence: the keys to a rich life - #SavvyTeenAcademy »

Careers, Communication and Confidence: the keys to a rich life - #SavvyTeenAcademy prepares teenagers for a wonderful, flourishing future and helps them build the foundations of harmonious success.

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The Circular Flow of Income in the Irish Economy »

How does the economy really work? How much money does the government take in and where does that money go? How much money has people in Ireland saved and how much do they spend? Where do we import from and where do we export to?

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Instagram - A Case Study of the Four Factors of Production »

Instagram offers a great example of the four factors of production. You can find the complete recording on the below YouTube link, and a brief summary in the post that follows.

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A Case Study of Supply and Demand - How College Places are Distributed in Ireland »

During the latest Positive Economics webinar, I showcased how the CAO is a prime example of how supply meets demand through a market clearing "price" in Ireland today.

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8 Tips for Financial Freedom »

What if you found out that you had an extra €50,000 in your bank account? What would you do? How much of this hypothetical money have you spent already? I call this your "financial thermostat".

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Why you should teach Money Matters to your teenagers? »

Money Matters is a new and ready-to-go learning package offering an opportunity for Transition Year Students to learn fundamental life skills related to financial literacy.

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Enabling Early Career Development and Networking »

Active Peers AI recently hosted its second YouTube Live on "Enabling Early Career Development and Networking in a Hybrid Environment"!

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Gen Z insights into Corporate Social Responsibility summary by Susan HayesCulleton »

How does Gen Z feel about CSR( Corporate Social Responsibility)? What do they think of businesses that engage in CSR? Would they work in companies that didn''t engage in CSR?

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Reverse mentoring and the benefits it can bring summary by Susan HayesCulleton »

What is reverse mentoring and how can it benefit you and your business? Susan HayesCulleton was live from Berlin to provide you with answers.

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The Teen Toolbox Book Review by Susan HayesCulleton »

Take a few minutes to hear what Cai Graham, the author of The Teen Toolbox has taught Susan HayesCulleton in this guide to navigating adolescence, and what you might learn if you pick up a copy yourself.

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Insights Into Gen Z And How They Work | Reflection by Susan HayesCulleton »

A lot of people wonder what the Gen Z are like and whether they are going to be efficient workers in the future. Susan HayesCulleton works with this generation a lot and is here to share her experience of how wonderful they are to work with.

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The Importance of Building Confidence and Resilience in Teenagers: Summary by Susan HayesCulleton »

Susan HayesCulleton reflects on the three key takeaways for the teenagers from the first half of the #SavvyTeenAcademy. They have learned about career building, the importance of minding your mindset, and building both resilience and confidence.

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My Ideal Working Day - Summary from TY Students »

What do Transition Year students think of when they imagine their dream day at work?

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The benefits of teenagers learning how to earn money | Susan HayesCulleton »

"Why do teenagers need to learn how to earn money and how they can do it?"

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Money Matters: A book tailored for young people focusing on personal finance, entrepreneurship and investing. »

In September 2021, with CFA Society Ireland's support, I published "Money Matters". a book tailored for young people focusing on personal finance, entrepreneurship and investing.

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Incubation centres and the opportunities they provide | Susan HayesCulleton »

What type of work is available in innovation at the moment? 

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When is the right time to introduce your kids to the beauty of budgeting? »

Our #savvyteens this week have proven that it's never too early to start learning this key life skill. Here are the budgets they built in one session with teamwork and effective communication. #staysavvy

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So far this week our #savvyteens have dove into each activity with such enthusiasm and determination. »

With the ability to apply their soft skills in order to learn new technical skills that they have already demonstrated, they have the promise of blossoming this week! #staysavvy

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The majority of our #savvyteens agreed that STEM subjects are difficult to study. »

This assumption is one of the many reasons young people are not choosing a STEM education and thus a STEM career. This week we aim to document and challenge our assumptions in this area. #staysavvy

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Our #SavvyTeens reflected on their learnings from their first activity of the week. Here are some of the skills that they learned are key to managing their group work more effectively in the future. »

Documenting their assumptions about the future world of work in an interactive session. Their focus on technological advancements, the increasing importance of soft skills in the workplace and the power of diversity shine through their words

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On the first day of their work experience programme, our #savvyteens have already shown exceptional resilience. »

As they overcame a variety of obstacles to achieve the goals set for them. We then asked them to share some of the challenges they have faced and overcame in their lives.

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This week we're looking at STEM! Our #savvyteens started the week by documenting some of their assumptions about STEM. »

Here are some of the views they shared with us via our interactive learning tool.

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This week while our #SavvyTeens tuned in from right across Ireland, they have been reflecting on what skills they have developed on day one of their virtual work experience programme. »

Our group this week are proving that even when we are learning and working remotely there is much opportunity for growth and development to continue being a central part of our lives. What new skills have you developed while working remotely?

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Edco Positive Economics: Webinar »

Employment and the Economy - There is a very large role that employment plays in the economy. For a start, it provides money to people so that they can buy goods and services which in turn creates employment for other people.

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My experience of working with teenagers in 2020. »

10 things I've learned from working with hundreds of teenagers in 2020 through Savvy Teens:

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Understanding Fiscal Policy - Positive Economics Webinar »

During this session, we discussed how the government taxes and spends as well as some useful research relating to this year's Leaving Cert Economics project.

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The Emigrant Edge: How to make it big in America - Book Review, by Chloe Walsh »

Ever wonder how all those people who move to another country or city end up having incredibly successful careers? Although it may have much to do with their own motivation and hard work, it may be something else entirely.

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Lessons from around the world - Chloe Walsh »

Whether you're looking for a getaway to the sunny streets of Spain or an opportunity to further your career in the bustling avenues of New York, there is so much the world has to offer.

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