Duhallow Skillnet supports the workforce development needs of businesses within the Duhallow Region. We offer a small number of industry-led and fully funded programmes for people who are not in employment, subject to eligibility criteria and the availability of places.
For full details of all our upcoming courses please check out our upcoming events page: https://www.irdduhallow.com/upcoming-events/
Eligibility/Conditions:
Programme Duration Conditions for Welfare Recipients
Programmes offered by Skillnet Ireland Business Networks may be full or part-time and may be continuous or staggered over time. Programmes typically will incorporate a work placement, the duration of which is included in the overall course duration.
Programmes of 20 or less days’ duration
Programmes of 20 or less days’ duration may be pursued without prior approval from Intreo Offices/DSP Scheme Areas. Individuals in receipt of a Job-seekers payment or other payment (listed above) should inform their local offices, wherever possible in advance, of their intention to participate in such short programmes.
Programmes Exceeding 20 days’ Duration
Individuals in receipt of a Job-seekers payment or other payment (listed above) must receive prior approval from INTREO Offices/DSP Scheme Areas to participate on programmes delivered by training networks which exceeds 20 days in duration. For example, Disability Allowance recipients should contact the Disability Allowance Section within DSP.
Further details of Skills Connect and the eligibility criteria can be found on the Skillnet Ireland website. https://www.skillnetireland.ie/skills-connect/skills-connect-eligibility-criteria
Our courses and events are funded through the Government of Ireland and European Union. For more information with regards to EU funding, please visit: www.eufunds.ie