NCC Sponsors DEIS Schools in Workspace Wizardry Showcase
NCC, a leading raw material and chemical sourcing specialist, was proud to sponsor DEIS schools participating in the 2025 Workspace Wizardry Showcase – a nationwide digital learning initiative run by Olus Education and supported by Google.
The inaugural year of the programme involved over 1,000 students and 50+ teachers across the country, culminating in a flagship event at The Foundry in Google’s EMEA HQ in Dublin. More than 200 students and teachers attended the live showcase, where students presented their school’s projects on stage to peers, educators and industry guests.
Pictured: Students and teachers from participating schools present at the Workspace Wizardry Showcase at Google HQ, Dublin.
The goal of the programme was to support schools in overcoming barriers to digital adoption, helping teachers and students build confidence using digital tools in the classroom. In particular, the initiative emphasised creativity, collaboration, and internet safety, giving young people the chance to use technology in meaningful and imaginative ways.
By sponsoring DEIS schools, NCC helped to ensure that students from communities across Ireland could take part in this exciting and impactful programme, regardless of background or resources.
Alan Looney, Managing Director of NCC, said:
“We’re proud to support initiatives that provide access to opportunity, particularly in education. The Workspace Wizardry programme is a brilliant example of how creativity, digital skills and safety can be combined to empower young people. We’re delighted to have played a part in making this possible for DEIS schools.”
Speaking about the support from NCC, Diarmuid Ó Muirgheasa, CEO of Olus Education, said:
“NCC were the first company to commit to supporting this programme and played a huge part in bringing other sponsors on board and getting this first iteration of the event off the ground. We’re delighted to work with NCC on bringing transformational digital learning programmes to schools across Ireland, and in particular to DEIS schools, and look forward to continuing this collaboration in the future”
Speaking about NCC’s involvement, Kieran Lombard, Marketing and Communications Manager, NCC said:
Digital skills are essential for the future—whether in education, the workplace, or society as a whole. At NCC, we’re committed to supporting inclusive, forward-looking programmes, and we’re proud to partner with Olus and Google to help young people build their digital confidence.”
Pictured: Kieran Lombard, Marketing & Communications Manager, NCC, and students from Scoil Mhuire, Ballyboden and St. Thomas’ SNS, Tallaght, at the Workspace Wizardry Showcase at The Foundry, Google HQ, Dublin.
The Workspace Wizardry Showcase is delivered by Olus, a leading provider of digital learning solutions to schools. With support from Google, the programme offers access to training, resources and real-world opportunities for students to engage with technology safely and creatively.
By partnering with Olus on this initiative, NCC is helping to build a more digitally inclusive future, one school at a time.
To learn more about Olus and the Workspace Wizardry Showcase, visit olus.education.
About NCC
Founded in 1969, NCC is a leading raw material and sourcing specialist with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. NCC’s customers include some of the largest companies in the world and suppliers are amongst the most respected. Markets serviced: Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Food Production, as well as Agrochemical, Mining and Industrial markets. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, Repak and the Responsible Care Programs including Good Trade and Distribution Practise (GTDP). In addition, NCC is assessed to SQAS. NCC is a regular recipient of industry awards including; Global Supplier of the Year Award from a major Pharmaceutical multinational and is a Deloitte Best Managed Company since 2014.
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