Looking for a headstart in your search for employment? Kilkenny people are invited to take part in a new, free, 13-week training programme helping unemployed people improve their skills and find a job.
JobFit is available to people who have been receiving benefits for a minimum of three months who are qualified to Junior Certificate level or below. The programme currently operates out of St Canice’s Court in Dean Street, and places are available immediately. Come and see what JobFit has to offer you!
JobFit is funded by the Labour Market Activation Fund of the Department of Education and Skills, and delivered by TBG Learning in partnership with National Learning Network.
Des Henry is the centre manager at the Kilkenny JobFit centre. “At JobFit, our sole aim is to support people who may have left education early or who have been let go from their jobs to take the next step towards employment, with our help. JobFit is available to people who are educated up to Junior Cert level and will provide them with the training, qualifications and skills that they need to get noticed.
“We completely understand the challenges which people face in looking for employment and how endless applications and knocking on doors can leave people zapped of self-confidence and wondering if they will ever find a job. We want to change that by opening doors to employment and giving people more choices in life. Essentially, it’s about getting job-fit.
“Amongst the courses which may be offered as part of the programme are information technology skills, health and social care, consumer awareness, manual handling, workplace safety and food hygiene. On successful completion, participants can achieve FETAC level 3 Preparation for Work and level 3 Work Orientation qualifications.
“I would encourage people to get in touch with us now if they are interested, as the programme is available until the end of December and places are limited.”
To find out more about JobFit, simply log onto www.jobfit.ie http://www.jobfit.ie, email kilkenny@jobfit.ie or Freefone 1800 303 362
