West Offaly Partnership

Training and Employment Options

What is it?
Employment Options is a 26 week full time local training initiative which aims to build confidence of all participants and supports people to identify specific career paths which will facilitate their progression into employment/self employment or onto further education or training.

What is the content of the programme?
Every course is different and we try and meet the needs of as many as possible in the group but the list below describes many of the components of courses to date:- Computer Applications*, Information Technology Skills*, DIY, Occupational First Aid*, Communications*, Maths *, Personal Development*, Food & Nutrition *, Preparation for Work *, Site and training visits*, Work Experience*, Optional areas of interest to be decided by the group.

* These modules are delivered as a part of the FETAC Level 4 national certificate.

Where & When?
The programme will take place in the West Offaly Partnership/ FÁS offices at Bridge Street, Birr. The programme will run Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Employment Options will re-commence in November 2007 and will run until May 2008.

(26 weeks).

What will you gain ?
- Proven track record in supporting individuals to access jobs that they are interested in
- Proven track record in building people’s confidence in a positive future
- Proven track record in supporting people to make and access choices

Who is eligible?
Men and women aged 16 to 64 years who are currently unemployed (or in part-time work). Training, travel, childcare, and meal allowances are available to eligible Candidates (Fas terms and conditions apply).

How do I get involved?
Contact your local Fas placement officer or contact:
Mary Guinan
Employment Options
West Offaly Partnership
Bridge Street
Birr

Tel: (057) 9121155
Email: MGuinan@westoffalypartnership.ie


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		Training and Employment Options What is it? Employment Options is a 26 week full time local training initiative which aims to build confidence of all participants and supports people to identify specific career paths which will facilitate their progression into employment/self employment or onto further education or training. What is the content of the programme? Every course is different and we try and meet the needs of as many as possible in the group but the list below describes many of the components of courses to date:- Computer Applications, Information Technology Skills, DIY, Occupational First Aid, Communications, Maths , Personal Development, Food & Nutrition , Preparation for Work , Site and training visits, Work Experience, Optional areas of interest to be decided by the group. * These modules are delivered as a part of the FETAC Level 4 national certificate. Where & When? The programme will take place in the West Offaly Partnership/ FÁS offices at Bridge Street, Birr. The programme will run Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Employment Options will re-commence in November 2007 and will run until May 2008. (26 weeks). What will you gain ? - Proven track record in supporting individuals to access jobs that they are interested in - Proven track record in building people’s confidence in a positive future - Proven track record in supporting people to make and access choices Who is eligible? Men and women aged 16 to 64 years who are currently unemployed (or in part-time work). Training, travel, childcare, and meal allowances are available to eligible Candidates (Fas terms and conditions apply). How do I get involved? Contact your local Fas placement officer or contact: Mary Guinan Employment Options West Offaly Partnership Bridge Street Birr Tel: (057) 9121155 Email: MGuinan@westoffalypartnership.ie

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