Crowleys DFK renews its support of UCC’s PLUS+ Programme

Crowleys DFK, has renewed its support of University College Cork’s (UCC’s) PLUS+ Programme for another four years.  Crowleys DFK have been long time supporters of UCC and have been supporting UCC’s PLUS+ Programme since 2005.

The UCC PLUS+ Programme provides support for students that have an academic ability to succeed at third level, but for a variety of socio-economic reasons may be prevented from doing so.  The Programme seeks to target students and to provide motivational and educational assistance to them throughout their secondary schooling to enhance their ability to compete for third level places.  To date over 311 students have graduated from the University through this Programme. 

Cal Healy, Development Manager at UCC said “I am absolutely delighted that Crowleys DFK are renewing their support of the UCC PLUS+ Programme.  Their involvement over the last four years has enabled a number of students to complete their undergraduate studies at UCC.  By continuing their support, they will give other students the same opportunity.  In the current economic climate young people from disadvantaged backgrounds will need our help more than ever to pursue third level education and reach their full potential”. 

Continuing its already close association with UCC, James O’Connor Managing Partner at Crowleys DFK, said “Crowleys DFK is delighted and proud to continue to support such a worthy educational initiative and give back to the Cork community.  Education is a key element of our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.  We believe that education is essential for the country’s economic recovery and for our ability as a community to develop and grow the future of Cork”.