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Citizens Information Services (CIS), provide a free, independent, and confidential information, advice and advocacy service to the public on a wide range of areas.

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are 1 year or less but there are some 2 year masters.

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic Government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are one year or less but there are some two year masters. Springboard courses are aligned with the National Framework Qualifications (NFQ) and are stackable, meaning that you can complete a certificate (Level 6) and or a postgraduate diploma (Level 7) and then progress onto a masters (Level 9). There are more than 250 Springboard courses being offered by universities across the country. These courses were designed to supply industry with specific areas of knowledge and expertise, particularly where there was a skills shortage. These areas include green skills, climate change, digital marketing, manufacturing, engineering and innovation.

South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), provides an independent, non-judgemental, and confidential information, advice/assistance and advocacy service to the public. In 2022, the service responded to over 56,000 queries regionally via phone, email and face-to-face consultations.

For anyone needing impartial, confidential, non-judgemental and informed advice and support the Citizens Information Service is here to help.

During Carers Week we celebrate the valuable contribution made by carers in our local communities, in particular the ways in which carers support older and dependent people to continue to live in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. It is an opportune time to remind carers of some of the changes recently made to Carers Allowance, paid by the Department of Social Protection (DSP).

Over recent years the way we work has changed dramatically. More of us now work remotely, or have a hybrid mix of work, while others have now returned to the office.

Over recent years the way we work has changed dramatically. More of us now work remotely or have a hybrid mix of work, while others have now returned to the office. With all these changes, it is more important than ever for the public to get accurate and up-to-date information on their employment rights and entitlements. In response to these changes, South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), in conjunction with National University of Ireland Galway School of Law, is delivering two on-line information events entitled Employment Rights Explained .

An extra once-off public holiday will take place this year on Friday, March 18 in recognition of the efforts of the general public and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in remembrance of people who lost their lives.

South Connacht Citizens Information Service is delighted to announce the resumption of drop-in services at its offices from November 1. Throughout the Covid19 pandemic, South Connacht Citizens Information Service has continued to delivery crucial information, advice and advocacy services to the public. However due to public health considerations, in-person services have been limited.