Western Development Commission launches campaign to encourage people to move west

The West of Ireland can seize the opportunity to renew itself by attracting thousands of young professionals and families to make new lives in the region.

That Is according to the Western Development Commission which has launched a new campaign called ‘More to Life’ to showcase the growing number of career and lifestyle opportunities available in Galway and the West.

With more and more people working remotely due to the Covid19 pandemic, the WDC is encouraging people to make a permanent and viable move to the West.

Movers can avail of the many job options open across multiple sectors and enjoy housing costs that are among the lowest in Ireland.

As well as the new ‘More To Life’ campaign, the WDC has launched a new website westerndevelopment.ie to showcase the resources and supports available to those thinking of a new role, to work remotely or those thinking of starting a new a business.

It includes information and success stories about the €72 million Western Investment Fund (WIF ) that provides loans and equity to business and local communities in the West.

A stunning new video series also shows scenes of home, work and life up and down the West of Ireland – and declares: “This is more than just a place. This is a way of life. It’s where work/life balance flourishes. This is the West of Ireland, where there is more to life.”

As part of the campaign, the WDC is launching a new platform to help attract talent for hard to fill roles across all sectors.

Commenting on new campaign, WDC Communications Manager Allan Mulrooney, said: “We really want people to feel and sense what it’s like to live in the West. We also want people to have access to the best quality information and tools, so they can make the extremely rewarding decision

Find out why there is ‘More to Life’ at www.westerndevelopment.ie and #MoreToLife

As part of the campaign, the WDC is launching a new platform to help attract talent for hard to fill roles across all sectors.

This Talent Tool will allow job seekers to register for alerts on new roles and give companies information on talent looking to move West. The WDC believes this will help attract more investment from companies and also showcase the range of roles available across the region.

A podcast series called ‘Pulse of The West’ will feature insights from the WDC, industry and academia.

Commenting on the new campaign, Western Development Commission CEO Tomás Ó Síocháin, said: “The phrase ‘More to Life’ has never been more true and now is the time for the West of Ireland, one of Europe’s great regions, to write a bold new chapter.Commenting on new campaign, WDC Communications Manager Allan Mulrooney, said: “We really want people to feel and sense what it’s like to live in the West. We also want people to have access to the best quality information and tools, so they can make the extremely rewarding decision

Find out why there is ‘More to Life’ at www.westerndevelopment.ie and #MoreToLife

 

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