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Minister Seán Sherlock with Fermoy’s Lucy Jones.

Minister Seán Sherlock met with Washington Ireland Program Graduate and Fermoy native, Lucy Jones, this week as she finalises the last part of the prestigious program.

“I was delighted to meet with Lucy as she finalises the program which is world renowned,” said Minister Sherlock. “It’s wonderful to see someone from North Cork involved in this program and tallies with my view that the generation graduating from University and third level now are engaged and  are emerging as the ready made leaders of today and tomorrow.”

Originally called The Young Leaders Program, The Washington-Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (WIP), is a six-month program of personal and professional development that brings outstanding university students from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to Washington, DC for summer work placements and leadership training. The program begins and ends with practical service in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

In Washington, participants gain first-hand experience of a mature political process and are exposed to a culture of diversity. Through an intense 8-week schedule, WIP participants are formed into a team and challenged to develop their vision for the future of post-conflict Ireland.

Students gain invaluable practical experience by completing internships in US government, media, business and non-profit organizations. At the end of the summer, participants return to Ireland with enhanced professional and interpersonal skills, as well as a new confidence in their ability to work together to make a difference.

More than 450 young adults from Ireland have graduated from WIP, representing 25 different universities throughout the UK and Ireland. Many graduates are now emerging in important careers in politics, law, business, communications, education and community organizations.

As they move into critical leadership roles, they retain their connection with WIP and continue to give back to their local communities through an active alumni network.

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