ICBE Begin Again™ | Ireland's work-placement, mentoring and training programme

Are you a professional who has been made redundant and are you interested in:

• Participating in a work placement programme?
• Using your skills, keeping them current?
• Exploring employment options that maximise your strengths?
• Availing of mentor support as you develop career options?
• Developing new skills in new areas?
• Achieving an Institute for Leadership and Management Award in Leadership and a FETAC Level 5 Award?

This programme, provided by the Labour Market Activation Fund and operated by the Department of Education and Skills, is definitely for you!

What's Involved?

• Complete the Expression of Interest form with your C.V. outlining your skills and areas of interest
  Please post this form to: Begin Again, ICBE, U15 Eastlink Business Park
  Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick or fill out our online form at the following link: Apply Online
  
• Participate in a telephone interview to determine suitability and applicability
• Participate in 10 days formal training (spread over 14 weeks) designed to support those made redundant
• Work in a company for 12 weeks gaining experience and ensuring your skills are practically applied
• Avail of one-to-one mentor support throughout your placement experience
• Develop a network of support to revitalise your career

Note: Participating in this programme will NOT affect your Social Welfare Benefits.

What's In It For You?

• Develop your skills
• Back to work - work on a relevant project
• Maintain your motivation and confidence
• Actively participate in securing your future
• Develop new networks
• Maximise the support of one-to-one mentoring