Recruitment, training and education fair for job seekers hosted in Carrick-on-Suir

Pictured at the recruitment, education and training information event in Carrick Swan Juvenile Hall were Back: Vira and Greig Wilson of Waterford Leader Partnership; Paul Fogarty, Department of Social Protection; Brian McGrath, South Tipperary Development CLG; Front: Paula McEvoy and Rose Slattery, Department of Social Protection; Anita Holloway, South Tipperary Development CLG; Liz McGrath, Tipperary County Council and Avril Dalton of the Department of Social Protection. | Anne Marie Magorrian

placeholder image — Pictured at the recruitment, education and training information event in Carrick Swan Juvenile Hall were Back: Vira and Greig Wilson of Waterford Leader Partnership; Paul Fogarty, Department of Social Protection; Brian McGrath, South Tipperary Development CLG; Front: Paula McEvoy and Rose Slattery, Department of Social Protection; Anita Holloway, South Tipperary Development CLG; Liz McGrath, Tipperary County Council and Avril Dalton of the Department of Social Protection. | Anne Marie Magorrian

The event took place i n Carrick-on-Suir Swan GAA Club

An information morning showcasing employment, education and training opportunities for Carrick-on-Suir jobseekers took place in Carrick Swan GAA Club's Juvenile Hall last week.

The Department of Social Protection, Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB), together with local partners hosted the recruitment , educationand training fair on Tuesday, September 8.

The event featured stands about a wide range of government supports available to individuals seeking work, considering a return to education or wishing to develop new skills.

They included the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP), Back to Education options, the Wage Subsidy Scheme, employer supports such as JobsPlus, and Work and Access grants available through Intreo.

Intreo Employer Relations manager Rose Slattery highlighted in her speech at the event the importance of collaboration in ensuring that people are aware of the many pathways available to help them, gain skills, confidence and valuable experience on their journey towards employment.

She thanked local employers, Tipperary County Council, Tipperary ETB, all participating organisations, and the Department of Social Protection's local Intreo staff for their commitment and hard work in delivering such a valuable event in one location for the people of Carrick-on-Suir and surrounding areas.

"This event demonstrates the strength of partnership working at a local level. By bringing services together under one roof, we can help people better understand the supports available to them and empower them to take the next step towards employment, education or training.”

For more information on Intreo supports for employers and jobseekers, including local contact details and available employment and training supports, visit www.gov.ie/intreo.