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Delighted to be a guest speaker today at the Ballymun Job Centre / JP Morgan IN-VEST Programme Pilot results presented at the JP Morgan Offices, Sir Job Rogerson’s Quay. (Pictured; Peter Nolan, BJC Board Member, Pamela Doyle, JobAlert.ie and Regina Doherty TD Minister for Employment.)JobAlert.ie were honoured to be involved in the programme and to have been able to provide work experience to the participants at the end of their training programme. Great to hear that of the 73 Participants that participated in the initial pilot, 45 have either found employment or have accessed further education opportunities. JP Morgan have approved another round of funding. Independent Research showed that;100% felt more skilled100% felt that their confidence and self-esteem had improved.100% felt more independent and empowered.96% reported improved levels or ambition and belief. IN-VEST is an innovative pilot initiative funded by JP Morgan. It differentiates from other employability programmes. The flexibility to tweak and tailor the content and delivery based on learning with a focus on soft skills would not be possible in other accredited employability programmes offered. IN-VEST was not linked to welfare payments, so participants were not mandated to attend hence participants were motivated by other intrinsic factors to participate (IN-VEST Evaluation October, 2019)

BJC / JP Morgan IN-VEST Programme Pilot Results Presentation

(Pictured above at the launch of the ability to work fund are Ailbhe Keane, a board member of SIFI, Lisa Cox, a member of Blue Diamond Drama Academy, Regina Doherty, Minister for Employment Affairs &amp; Social Protection, Daniel Ryan, member of Blue Diamond Drama Academy and Tadhg Young, State Street country head. Photograph: Conor Healy/Picture It Photography)Applications Now open for the Ability to Work Fund!<h2>A new €1.5 million fund has been created by the Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) and US financial services group State Street to offer more opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities.</h2>The partnership will see the “ability to work fund” created to provide funding over three years to organisations working to help people with a disability gain employment. The fund is also supported by the Department of Rural and Community development.SIFI and State Street intend that the fund will reach 500 educationally-disadvantaged students over its three-year lifespan and help 250 to progress to employment.Launching the fund, Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, noted that many people with disabilities wish to work but are faced with barriers and challenges. This fund, she said, is an important initiative to provide the supports for those people living with disabilities.“Within the public sector we are looking to double the number of people with a disability employed by 2024 and we are looking at alternative recruitment channels for people with disabilities,” Ms Doherty added.SIFI chief executive Deirdre Mortell noted that almost 10 per cent of people living in Ireland identified as living with a disability according to figures from the last census. Those people are, however, half as likely to be in employment as others or working age, she said.“It is encouraging that more and more employers are recognising the contribution people living with a disability can make to their organisation and are actively seeking to create employment for this group. Through the ability to work fund we hope to give more people with a disability the confidence to pursue employment,” Ms Mortell said.The ability to work fund is open for applications until February 2020 and successful applicants will receive cash grants as well as a place on a programme which includes training.Applications are sought from organisations that work with people who have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability from the age of 17.Source of Article; Irish Times - Peter HamiltonMore information from the Social Innovation Fund;What are the aims of the fund?The fund has two main aims:<ol><li>to empower 250 people to progress along the pathways to employment by investing in organisations that provide training, upskilling, education and other services to people with disabilities; and </li><li>to double the impact of successful applicant organisations by providing project funding and other supports such as:</li></ol><ul><li>strategic planning</li><li>communications strategy development</li><li>mentoring</li><li>leadership training</li><li>market research</li><li>financial modelling (forecasting your organisation’s financial performance) </li></ul>What does the fund offer?<ul><li>Cash grants of up to €90,000 each year for three years*</li><li>A business supports package to help not-for-profit organisations expand their business expertise and expand and deepen their impact</li><li>A place on SIFI’s Accelerator Programme, a programme which provides training from experts from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors</li><li>Project performance management, including managing its impact</li><li>Access to SIFI’s networks of charities, social enterprises, government and donors</li><li>Access to training and mentoring from State Street employees</li></ul>*Applicants can apply for any amount up to €90,000 for three years. SIFI will decide how much money to award, which may be less than the amount requested. The amount of the award will depend on how many organisations are selected, their past financial performance, and the budget they submit as part of their application. Who can apply?We are inviting applications from organisations that work with people with an intellectual, physical, mental health, learning or sensory disability who are aged 17 and older. The organisations must be engaged in creating ways to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities through education, training and skill-building.What kind of projects can apply? Projects must meet the criteria set by both SIFI and the Ability to Work Fund. These are outlined below. Please note: Projects seeking funding for capital assets (such as buildings, vans or equipment) are not eligible. Social Innovation Fund Ireland criteria<ul><li>The project must address a critical social issue </li><li>It must be innovative in an Irish context</li><li>It must be possible and desirable to replicate the project or grow its impact in Ireland (or internationally, although this is not a requirement)</li><li>The project or organisation must have a proven track record</li><li>The project must be based on the island of Ireland and make its main impact in the Republic of Ireland</li><li>The applicant must be a not-for-profit organisation such as a charity, trust, company limited by guarantee, and so on. It must not be a commercial company</li></ul>Ability to Work Fund criteria<ul><li><ul><li>The project must relate to education, training or preparation for the workforce</li><li>The project must support people with disabilities aged 17 and over to achieve better employment outcomes</li><li>The project must be able to show how it helps people in at least two of the following outcome areas:</li><li>Participants in the project must be living with a disability</li><li>The project must be able to measure the outcomes for participants</li><li>The project must consult its participants about its design, delivery and evaluation</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Applications from projects which provide individual pathways for participants are more likely to be successful</li></ul>Which projects cannot apply?Projects that are not eligible to apply are:<ul><li>Advocacy projects</li><li>Projects seeking funding for capital items such as buildings, vans, renovations, equipment, and so on</li><li>Research projects</li><li>Projects promoting or aligned with a political party</li><li>Projects that only accept participants of a particular faith or religious denomination</li><li>Projects where the main impact is outside the Republic of Ireland</li><li>Projects led by people under 18 years of age</li><li>Projects that are an idea (only) and that have not yet started</li><li>Projects that do not benefit people with disabilities </li></ul>Which applicants are not eligible?<ul><li>Applicants under 18 years of age </li><li>Commercial companies (the fund is only open to not-for-profit organisations such as charities, trusts, schools, or companies limited by guarantee) </li><li>Staff, directors and their immediate family members of Social Innovation Fund Ireland and State Street </li></ul>How do we apply?Click here and complete the online application form, or download and complete the application form and return it to us by 5pm on 14th February 2020. If you opt to complete your application form online, you will need to upload documents such as a three-year budget for your project (in Excel), your financial statements and a link to a 2-3 minute video about your project. What happens next?A team of experts will review the applications. Projects which are shortlisted will be invited to an interview to give more information about their project. Project leaders will be invited to interviews, which will take place the week starting 23 March 2020. The judges may do further checks or site visits. The awardees will be notified in June 2020. The Awards Ceremony and announcement will take place in July 2020.What happens if our project is successful?We will invite your project leader to take part in an Accelerator Programme which runs from July 2020 to June 2023. This programme will include:<ul><li>mentoring</li><li>planning for growth</li><li>measuring the impact of the project</li><li>communications training</li><li>access to Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s expertise and networks</li></ul>We will expect your project leader to devote at least two days a month to the programme.Frequently asked questionsHow do I upload a video link to my application?Click here to watch our short guide to uploading video.What should we include in the video?Look at this sample video for ideas. The video should be 2-3 minutes and should tell us who you are, why you are applying for the grant, the problem you are trying to solve and how your solution is innovative.Can you explain what you mean by outputs (model, impact, testing etcetera)?Click here to see our handy one-page glossary of terms, and click here to see examples of how those terms can be applied.What can we spend the grant on?You may only spend the grant on the project which won the award. The specific use of the grant will be agreed between you and Social Innovation Fund Ireland. Please note: you cannot use the grant to pay off debts or buy land, buildings or equipment (capital expenses).Who will decide who wins the awards?The final decision will be made by the Board of Social Innovation Fund Ireland.What is the selection process?<ul><li>Stage 1: Open call for applications (11 November 2019 to 14 February 2020)</li><li>Stage 2: Selection process (February to March 2020)</li><li>Stage 3: Interviews (week starting 23 March 2020)</li><li>Stage 4: Final checks on short-listed applicants (April to May 2020)</li><li>Stage 5: Final decision by Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Board (June 2020)</li></ul>How can we find out where we are in the selection process?We will inform applicants by telephone or email.Interviews and feedback<ul><li>If you are invited to the next round of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview which must be attended by a project representative (ideally the project leader). </li><li>If selected for interview, we will share the information you have provided with the judges. </li><li>The SIFI Board of Directors will choose the winning applications and decide the awards based on the recommendations from the panel of judges. The Directors’ decision will be final. </li><li>The SIFI Fund Manager may offer general verbal feedback to unsuccessful applicants who have reached the interview stage.</li></ul>Publicity<ul><li>The awardees must take part in publicity about the grant. SIFI reserves the right to publish the names of organisations that are successful in their applications.</li></ul>Terms and conditions of the Ability to Work FundBy applying for the Ability to Work Fund, you agree with the following: <ul><li>You are 18 years of age or older.</li><li>You have given full and truthful information, both verbal and written, at all stages of the application and selection process. </li><li>You are eligible to apply. This means that your organisation meets the criteria for the Social Innovation Fund Ireland and the Ability to Work Fund, as described earlier.</li><li>You have the right to apply. This means that you hold the necessary rights to carry out the project.</li><li>By sending in your application, you accept these terms and conditions and our Privacy Statement. If you do not comply with these terms and conditions, you may be disqualified and may have to return any award granted. </li><li>SIFI will hold the personal details which you submitted with your application form. We will only share this information with the third parties administering the application and selection process, unless we agree otherwise with you. Please see our Privacy Statement for full details.</li><li>If you decline an award or if the award is taken back because you did not comply with the terms and conditions, the Directors may select an alternative awardee.</li><li>SIFI reserves the right to disqualify any entrant, to change the terms and conditions without notice, or to cancel the application process at any stage.</li></ul><a href="http://www.socialinnovation.ie/ability-to-work-fund/">CLICK HERE FOR TO GO TO THEIR WEBSITE</a>

€1.5m fund to offer more work opportunities for people with disabilities

Marks and Spencers are recruiting Sales Advisors for their stores in the following locations; Blanchardstown, City Centre, Omni - Santry, Liffey Valley, Dundrum and Blackrock. The thought always counts at M&amp;S. All year round, day in, day out, they think about how to put customers first and make their shopping experience special. If you’re a friendly, approachable person that likes helping customers – we think it’s a challenge you’ll enjoy this festive season.Join the Marks and Spencers team and you will receive a competitive salary plus 20% staff.To apply for each store click on the relevant link below;Blanchardstown – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-advisors-marks-spencer-9">CLICK HERE</a>City Centre – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-assistants-city-centre-marks-spencer">CLICK HERE</a>Omni – Santry – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-assistants-omni-shopping-centre-marks-spencer">CLICK HERE</a>Liffey Valley – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-assistants-liffey-valley-shopping-centre-marks-spencer">CLICK HERE</a>Dundrum – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-assistants-dundrum-marks-spencer">CLICK HERE</a>Blackrock – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/sales-advisors-blackrock-marks-spencer-4">CLICK HERE</a> BEST OF LUCK!!!

Marks and Spencers are recruiting Sales Advisors across their Dublin Stores

Our MissionOur mission is to fill vacancies with quality candidates as quickly and affordably for companies of all shapes and sizes. We also want to guarantee that anyone who wants a job, gets one!We are particularly passionate about helping disadvantaged jobseekers. We try our best to get the word out on any news or information that we feel can help someone in need. From apprenticeships and traineeships to interview preparation and CV writing; we want to equip jobseekers with the information that can aid them in their job search.Unlike other job boards, we don’t wait for jobseekers to come to us, we go to them. We use the power of social media to get directly in front of potential job seekers. With a community with over 300,000 social media followers, we can reach a massive audience. Our content takes on a life of its own as it gets liked, shared and commented on around the country.If you would like to advertise on JobAlert.ie click <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers">HERE </a>or contact us on 01 8495003If you are a jobseeker follow our Facebook pages or visit <a href="www.jobalert.ie">www.jobalert.ie</a>

What a great year at JobAlert.ie

If you need help choosing courses check out the fantastic free tool “CourseFinder” from Careersportal.ie. It will help you find courses in Ireland using filters such as career interests, course level, points required based on last year, specific colleges, region and career interests. Students are urged to apply for CAO as soon as possible to avail of the discounted registration fee of €30, which is only available until January 20th.Registration after the January 20th will cost €45 up until February 1st, after this time the Late Registration facility will be open from 12 PM on March 5th  and will require a €60 fee.To go to the CourseFinder tool <a href="https://careersportal.ie/courses/simple_search.php">CLICK HERE</a>The CAO website also has a demo application where you can ensure that your application will be perfect. You can access this facility by <a href="http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=demo">CLICKING HERE</a><h2>Student Advice from our Team</h2>If you’re doing the leaving certificate this year, here’s some advice from our team.<h3></h3><h2>Which course?</h2>Choosing a course is a really important decision, because remember you’re going to be the one doing the hard work, the course assignments and the final exams. So make sure it&#39;s your choice and that it&#39;s the right choice based on proper research.Try and choose something that you think you will enjoy and that you will want to work at after you finally graduate. So, if you have something in mind talk to people who did the same course or people who work in the industry, it will give you a better perspective. Careersportal.ie have some great tools that can help you find courses based on your interests, also do some research on line yourself. <h3></h3><h2>Oh the dreaded points!</h2>While last year’s points will give you an indication of what to expect, the best thing to do is to choose the courses that interest you first and make a good long list of options. Then you can check if there are any special entry requirements to see if you will qualify, then based on what points you are aiming for, you will then be able to narrow down your list. For more information on filling out your CAO form visit <a href="http://www.cao.ie./">www.cao.ie.</a><h3></h3><h2>Which College?</h2>While it might be nice to go to a college near where you live, you should also keep your options open. Visit all the colleges that you are thinking of putting on your CAO form. The Open Days are a great opportunity to get a good feel for the place, the journey there etc. Also make sure and talk to the relevant lecturers, staff and if possible the students on the day.<h3></h3><h2>Check out schemes like DARE and HEAR</h2>DARE and HEAR are great schemes that offer college places on reduced points to people with disabilities or who face barriers to education. You can find out more about these schemes here and the qualifying criteria <a href="https://accesscollege.ie/">https://accesscollege.ie/</a>Best of Luck! <h3>Useful Websites</h3><a href="http://www.cao.ie./">www.cao.ie</a><a href="https://careersportal.ie/">www.careersportal.ie</a><a href="https://www.qualifax.ie/">www.qualifax.ie</a>: search all courses from PLC to college <a href="http://accesscollege.ie/">www.accesscollege.ie</a>: information on special entry routes for students with a disability or coming from disadvantaged backgrounds <a href="http://campus.ie/">www.campus.ie</a>: lots of insights into college life <a href="https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/">www.studentfinance.ie </a><a href="https://susi.ie/">www.susi.ie</a> – grants QQI – NFQ info

The CAO online application facility is now open

<h2>Are you an EU🇪🇺 citizen born between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2001? Would you like to spend the summer☀️ travelling through Europe by train🚆 for free? Apply now to participate!</h2> Get ready to explore Europe! What is DiscoverEU?DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union that gives you the opportunity to discover Europe through learning experiences. Travelling predominantly by rail (there are exceptions to allow those living on islands or in remote areas), you will discover Europe’s stunning landscapes and its variety of cities and towns. Young people can apply during the two application rounds which take place each year. Successful applicants are awarded with a travel pass.As an 18-year-old citizen of the European Union, DiscoverEU offers you the opportunity to participate in a travel experience that will enable you to take advantage of the freedom of movement throughout the European Union, explore the diversity of Europe while travelling, learn about European cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent. Furthermore, DiscoverEU enables you, as a young person, to develop life skills of value to your future, such as independence, confidence, and openness to other cultures.    Almost 50 000 young people have been awarded a travel pass since the first application round in June 2018. Another round is taking place now and will run until Thursday 28 November 2019 at 12:00 (CET). To be eligible, you need to:<ul><li>Have been born between 1 January 2001 (included) and 31 December 2001 (included);</li><li>Have the nationality of one of the Member States of the European Union at the time of the award decision;</li><li>Complete the correct ID or passport number on the online application form.</li></ul>Then you will need to participate in a quiz (unless you apply as a group member).If you are selected, you can travel for a period of minimum 1 day and up to 30 days between 1 April 2020 and 31 October 2020. Note that if you have a disability or a health problem that makes your trip challenging, you will receive assistance and support to help you take part in DiscoverEU. Can I travel with my friends?Yes you can! It really is up to you. You can go solo or add up to 4 friends in your group provided they meet the eligibility conditions above. They will use your application code to submit their own application. You can also organise meet-ups and combine travel plans with other DiscoverEU travellers! The DiscoverEU Facebook Group is a good platform to do this. Join the Group now to chat with other participants.   ‘There is a whole world out there. Pack your backpack, your best friend and go.’ Share experiencesAs a DiscoverEU Ambassador, you will be invited you to share your travel experiences through social media tools - Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter - using #DiscoverEU. You may decide to give a presentation at your school or local community. Moreover, you could participate in the #DiscoverEU photo/video #Competition and win great prizes. I want to know more – here’s some information from the factsheet;“Turning 18 marks a major step to adulthood. We want to support Europe’s young people in taking this step by giving them the opportunity to discover our continent’s incredible cultural heritage, get to know and learn from other people – and come to recognise that there is more that unites us than divides us.” Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth &amp; Sport  WHAT IS DiscoverEU? DiscoverEU is an EU initiative giving 18-year-old young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to travel around Europe, learn from other cultures, build new friendships with fellow Europeans, and explore their European identity. Organised for the first time in 2018, young people embraced the opportunity with enthusiasm. Nearly 275,000 young people applied for the almost 50,000 travel passes available over three application rounds in 2018-2019. The allocation of the travel passes was based on the share of Member States’ population compared to the overall population of the EU. All country quotas were used. 49,551 participants have already participated in previous rounds – they represent;70% in school or leaving school 22% in higher education 2% in vocational training 2% on a gap year 1% employed 1% volunteering 2% other Here are some of their stories from past participants;”Most definitely I liked trains and the long-distance journeys, I fell in love with railways and I think that this is the best mean of transport. I enjoyed the opportunity to travel in Europe and I liked visiting places that I did not have the chance to visit before. I also liked my full independence and self-reliance. I liked getting to know other people with whom I’m still in contact today. I was surprised that I fell so much in love in this kind of travel, like visiting several places in 2 weeks or more. I learned how to travel on my own without the help of my parents. For me the best city has definitely been Amsterdam, I liked the atmosphere and the city itself.” Aleksandra B. (Poland): travelled to Germany, Denmark, Sweden and The Netherlands “The word I would use to describe my journey is “Union”. The thing that really surprised me was the ease with which I and the other DiscoverEU participants became friends, we shared experiences and emotions, without knowing each other at all. The union between the different cultures of this trip has left me speechless, I really never thought of finding such great people who offered me a smile every day. Without any doubt I learned to trust others and I shared everything that I could while travelling.” Marta P. (Italy): travelled to Hungary, Czechia, Germany and The Netherlands “From the start, I was eager to participate in the DiscoverEU initiative, and I was extremely happy to be among the selected ones. The European Commission showed an open attitude and was determined to find solutions for my situation. The experience has been very enriching for me and also for society. On the one hand, society was surprised to see me, a boy with great disability helped by a team of assistants to enjoy life abroad. On the other hand, my severe limitations created very positive feelings of empathy and help among people, and ultimately integration.” Javier G. (Spain): travelled to The Netherlands Europe is at your feet. Take the first step - what are you waiting for? CLICK <a href="https://europa.eu/youth/discovereu_en?fbclid=IwAR0f-6yWntJGyrkBt1ubic4nxEOqGSV4NSZrpVrVEaX78NtRndCyP8aj_ZI">HERE</a>

 Get ready to explore Europe by Train for Free!

Do you have your Junior Cert?Here&#39;s a great opportunity to achieve an Aircraft Spray-Painting - City and Guilds Diploma: NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering while learning on the job at Dublin Airport. Once the course is successfully completed, participants will be offered full time employment! This programme is running in partnership with IAC, Dublin Airport; encompassing on-the-job training. Learners will gain the skills, knowledge and competencies required to work effectively as Aircraft Surface Finisher. The programme is City and Guilds certified. GV and medical form part of the recruitment process.Start Date - 18/11/2019End Date - 15/05/2020Duration - 26 WeeksENTRY REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Education: Learners should ideally have Junior Certificate (or equivalent) english, maths and science.</li><li> Aptitude: The selection process on behalf of employers may include initial assessment where applicants will be asked if they have any qualifications or experience that can be accredited against the requirements of the award. They may also be required to take tests in basic numeracy and literacy, communications skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure applicants have selected the right occupational sector and are motivated to become an learner on the course, as undertaking this course is a major commitment for both the individual and the employer.</li><li>Previous Experience: Previous work experience is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>Receive the following City &amp; Guilds Awards:Complying with Statutory Regs. &amp; Org. Safety Reqs. (1789-001)Using &amp; Interpreting Engineering Data &amp; Documents (1789-002)Working Efficiently &amp; Effectively in Engineering (1789-403)Reinstating Work Area on Completion of Activities (1789-404)Applying Aircraft Paint Finishes by Hand (1789-489)Applying Aircraft Paint Finishes by Spray Guns (1789-490)Applying Transfers, Decals &amp; Livery to Aircraft (1789-491)Stripping &amp; Removing Aircraft Finishes (1789-492)Applying Finishes to Aircraft Composite Mouldings (1789-493)This course is very popular, so if you&#39;re interested, apply today! For more information and to apply call 018167400 or click <a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=274409">here</a> to apply online.

Aircraft Spray-Painting - City & Guilds Diploma, Training at Dublin Airport

Peter McVerry Trust and DCU recently conducted a research study of 51 young homeless men’s experiences of the education system in an effort to understand and improve young people’s educational experiences and reduce the risks of homelessness in the future.Following the study they have produced a fantastic report called Educational Gaps and Future Solutions, which sets out seven key recommendations.Key findings included:- A significant deterioration in the interviewees’ experiences of education following their transition from primary to secondary school.- Rates of suspension and expulsion from school significantly higher than the national average, with 55% of participants having experienced reduced access to education via suspension, rolling suspension or expulsion.- 68% indicated that they had experienced ‘traumatic childhood events’.- 79% of participants interested in further education or training.Sarah Murphy, lead author and Research Associate with the Educational Disadvantage Centre, DCU Institute of Education, said: “This report reveals a range of preventable system failures in the Irish education system that are still ongoing today. These failures increase the risk of exclusion from the system and participation in society with knock-on impacts that heighten the risks of homelessness.The seven key recommendations of this report are as follows;To provide a distinct funding strand for adequate emotional counselling and/or therapeutic supports in and around schools to support children and young people experiencing trauma and adverse childhood experiences to support the mental health needs of these vulnerable students.To provide additional Multidisciplinary Team Supports in and around schools to provide alternatives to suspension and expulsion.To provide and lead a strategic commitment to enhanced focus on conflict resolution skills for secondary teaching in Initial Teacher Education and continuing professional development to upskill schools in responding to children’s social, emotional and behavioural needs.To establish a distinct funding strand to develop Community Lifelong Learning Centres, integrated with Multidisciplinary Teams as onestop-shops for meeting diverse holistic educational needs, including for young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.To establish an Interdepartmental National Expert Advisory Group to develop a National Strategic Action Plan for meeting the holistic educational needs of children and young people in care.To explore ways of providing accommodation for young men which address the heterogeneity of this
group and is conducive to studying and maintaining employment, as well as the provision of education and training opportunities where appropriate.To increase focus on Social, Personal, Health Education (SPHE), in particular social and emotional development education, meaningful drug education and life skills.To explore ways of providing accommodation for young men which address the heterogeneity of this
group and is conducive to studying and maintaining employment, as well as the provision of education and training opportunities where appropriate.<h2>More about the Peter McVerry Trust</h2>Apart from running many homeless services the Peter McVerry has a number of training initiatives for young people, In 2019 Peter McVerry Trust took on the operations of the Carline Learning Centre in Clondalkin, West Dublin. This centre works with around 30 young people each academic year to support them to obtain their Junior Certificate. The vast majority of these young people have been excluded from mainstream school systems. In Moyross, Limerick, Peter McVerry Trust funds the Moyross Youth Academy to offer carpentry courses for long term unemployed young people from the area. The funding is provided for a woodwork tutor and Peter McVerry Trust buys the furniture made by the young people for use across their social housing units.The Peter McVerry Trust works with and provides funding to the Belvedere Youth Club in Dublin 1.
The funding is focused on the provision of an IT education project for young people who access the youth club’s services and who come from the immediate environs of Dublin’s north inner city. As part of their work to support young people in the education system, Peter McVerry Trust is currently funding trauma counselling sessions for students at two schools in Dublin. This counselling was developed as a homelessness prevention measure as these schools had seen high number of past pupils access their homeless services.In conjunction with the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), the Trust also provides an online learning platform which offers a flexible, accessible and cost-effective means of learning and accreditation at QQI Levels 2 &amp; 3. This platform is called writeon.ie.
Peter McVerry Trust currently offers NALA’s online education platform across their Supported Temporary Accommodation Services, Family Hubs and Housing with Support Services, throughout the four Dublin Local Authority areas, Louth, Limerick and Kildare. Through their ongoing engagement with schools in Dublin we are funding a breakfast club at a DEIS school in Dublin. This ensures that children attending that school start the day with a nutritious and proper breakfast. The Peter McVerry Trust is currently bringing forward a number of employment activation programmes for people in homeless and housing services. These programmes are located in Dublin, Kildare and Limerick. The programmes will aid people’s ability to secure and retain employment in areas such as construction, hospitality and tourism, IT and retail. Read more about Peter McVerry Trust and the full report <a href="https://pmvtrust.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Final-DCU_Summary_Report_online.pdf">HERE</a>

Educational Gaps and the risk of Longterm Unemployment and Homelessness

Ireland is almost at full employment. The country has become a job-seekers’ market.
Employees are quicker to move on when another opportunity presents itself - there are more options than ever before!Here are 12 tips to help your employees stay with you longer:
1. Retention starts with recruitment – Identify your company’s culture and find candidates aligned with your mission. Engaged employees tend to stay the course. Don’t rush the process. 
2. Hire candidates with longevity at their previous jobs.
3. Promote internally and provide clear cut paths for career advancement. 
4. Offer great benefits – Stock options, performance and loyalty bonuses, flexible work schedules, additional annual leave, work from home options and health insurance. 
5. Have clearly defined paths for staff to earn a salary raise.
6. Create a community built on trust – hold regular meetings between management and employees. Promote honesty and openness between everyone in your company. Ask your staff for opinions and watch their eyes light up. 
7. Give more responsibility - Motivated employees want to contribute to work areas outside of their job description. Put your trust in them and reap the rewards.
8. Ensure senior management recognize that your staff exists.
9. Offer extra hours to staff instead of hiring seasonal/temporary employees.
10. Provide regular real time feedback – let your employees know where they stand. A lack of feedback disengages employees and causes unnecessary anxiety. Don’t wait for annual review meetings. 
11. Small perks go a long way. Think of how you can help your staff manage their lives better. It will be appreciated and make it more likely they stick around. Ideas: Dry cleaning pickup &amp; delivery, Pizza day, Coffee mornings, birthday’s off or allowing staff to finish up an hour early on Fridays. 
12. Promote employee development – Invest in upskilling your staff. Rather than spending money hiring additional staff, train and develop your current employees. 
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Director & Chief Biscuit Dunker

Sean Breen

<h2>Are you recruiting for Hairdressers, Barbers or Beauty Therapists? It’s really tough out there at the moment, but find out how JobAlert.ie can make your life a bit easier.</h2>So, let’s first take a look at your industry. It’s no surprise that’s there’s a great demand for experienced and qualified hairdressers, barbers or beauty therapists. According to a recent interview with the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) on RTÉ&#39;s ‘This Week’, they estimated that the Irish hair and beauty industry is worth about €2 billion, but alarmingly suggested that the black market is now as big as the legitimate market and is undermining businesses and threatening the legitimate industry. They’re referring to the unregistered service providers, that typically work from home.  In the interview a representative from a very well established and luxury hair salon said “many staff have left full-time jobs to work from home because it is more attractive for them to do that.”At JobAlert.ie, we speak to recruiters in the hair and beauty industry all the time. They tell us that attracting and retaining qualified and experienced staff is definitely one of the biggest challenges they face.  Some have raised the issue regarding trying to compete with paying salaries that encourage candidates to work for them, rather than people working for themselves and getting cash in hand jobs. HABIC says it aims to strengthen the Irish hair and beauty industry by giving business owners a voice and hopefully they can rectify some of the issues. In the meantime, it’s an extremely difficult situation, but at the end of the day the show must go on.  If you run a business you still need to attract and retain staff so that your business can run smoothly. You need to stay positive and believe that there are still suitable candidates who would be willing to work as employees, if they found the right opportunity locally. Whilst a lot of hairdressers can make a good living from their homes with personal clients, there’s more to working than just making money.  The attraction to actually work in a salon with a team of people, suits a lot of people. This can be particularly true when flexible working options are available and the opportunity to receive on-going and up to date training are included. There’s no doubt that the industry is often stereotyped as low-wage and with little opportunity for career advancement, but of course this is not always the case.  A lot of employers are offering very good remuneration, with commission and on-going training to the right candidates.Like most businesses there’s also the opportunity for progression into salon management and some employees even enjoy entering Hair and Beauty Competitions and winning awards.  There’s also the fact that when working in a salon you are part of a team and can have a good social life with work colleagues. So if you’re trying to recruit for your business, it may not all be doom and gloom.  You need to present your opportunity in the best possible way, showing candidates why they should choose to work for your business and get the message out to as many people as you can.We can help you with that at JobAlert.ie. We have the ability to reach a massive audience through both our website and targeted social media campaigns.  By getting your Job Ads in front of so many people, we increase the chances of filling vacancies quickly and cost effectively. One Ad costs just €149 for 30 days and there’s no hidden fees or charges. Advertising with JobAlert.ie allows you to reach both active and passive job seekers.  By passive we mean those people who are not actively looking for a job on job boards etc., but if they see Ads that attract them in their newsfeeds by chance, they will apply.  It could be something in your Ad that’s as simple as the location, the shift on offer, the package, or your reputation as an employer that gets their attention. Maybe the timing is right for them to return to working in a Salon.Through the right channels on social media and with the right wording we can help to promote your jobs and your organisation in the best light.So as we mentioned previously how you present your organisations’ opportunities is therefore very important. Particularly when it comes to the difficult to fill roles.  If you focus on promoting all the benefits you have to offer and highlight why your organisation is an excellent place to work you will stand a much better chance of finding the right people.  A well written job spec can help you do this.  So, if your organisation offers continuous training, flexible working, promotional opportunities, staff reward programs, commission or team building initiatives you should highlight these as it will definitely stand to you as an employer when recruiting. You could describe the working environment on offer, it’s important to focus on demonstrating how you have a fun and friendly team and work environment.  It’s not surprising that candidates are attracted to working in organisations that cultivate and nurture teamwork and who demonstrate commitment to the welfare of their employees. Simple initiatives can make a big difference.  People who work at hair and beauty talk to other people who work in the industry – it’s a small world, so news spreads. You have a distinct advantage if your organisation is known as a great place to work.Anyhow, if you’re recruiting right now or in the future, why not try our service.  Call us today - we can have a chat about writing up the perfect job specs for your organisation and we can also help with building your employer branding. Telephone; 01 8495003 or visit our website <a href="www.jobalert.ie">www.jobalert.ie</a>

It's tough at the Top!  

Director & Ideation Manager

Pamela Doyle

Harness the latest technologies to find your next hire with JobAlert.ie.No contracts, no hidden fees.<h2>Reach jobseekers directly
</h2>Traditional recruitment methods don&#39;t make sense anymore. Big advertising fees do not guarantee applications. JobAlert.ie is changing the face of recruitment by going directly to jobseekers through social media, allowing you to reach both active and passive jobseekers.
Passive jobseekers may not be actively looking for a new job, but they will apply for new opportunities when they pop up in their social media feeds.
Getting your job in front of passive jobseekers makes a massive difference when you’re recruiting - especially for jobs that are hard to fill.
<ul><li>Watch your jobs go viral on Facebook and Instagram
</li><li>Reach over half a million monthly website visitors
</li><li>Fill your jobs quickly so you can focus on your business</li></ul><h2>Why Choose Us</h2><h3>With you all the way</h3>We work closely with you for the entire duration that your job vacancy is live with us. Your job won’t just sit on our website. We will partner you up with a dedicated account manager who will ensure every step is taken to get your vacancy filled.<h3>Reach an enormous online audience</h3>We have over 300,000+ followers on social media and over 500,000 monthly visitors to our website.<h3>Low cost, fast results</h3>We keep our prices low so that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to hire new staff.We fill jobs quickly but don’t just take our word for it; you can read some recent testimonials from our clients here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2GuZxBd">http://bit.ly/2GuZxBd</a>.<h2>Now, let&#39;s get your job filled!</h2>To advertise your job visit <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers?utm_source=November&amp;utm_medium=facebook-organic&amp;utm_campaign=driving-you-crazy">here</a> to get started. We are really looking forward to helping you fill your job vacancy. <h2>Frequently Asked Questions
</h2>How long will it take before my job is live?
Once you have published your job it will be made live once a member of our team reviews it. Normally your job will be live within the hour but it can take up to 24 hours. Our team will then arrange to share your vacancy across our social media channels.
How many people will see my job?
Right now, we have over 300,000 social media followers and over 500,000 monthly visitors to our website. So your jobs will get plenty of exposure.
How do I receive job applications?
You can specify how you would like to receive job applications when uploading a job. You can request to receive applications by email or provide a link to your careers page/candidate management system – the choice is completely yours.
Can I choose which counties I want to target?
Yes, you can choose which counties you’d like to share your job to when you post it. Right now we have specific social media pages targeting each county in Ireland and in the capital we have specific pages for Dublin North, South, West and the City Centre. You can also choose to post your job nationwide to all our pages.
Do you provide graphic design work for sharing my job on social media?
Each job package comes with a standard graphic for use on social media. For custom graphics, get in touch.
Can I keep my company name confidential?
Yes, your company can be kept anonymous when posting jobs on JobAlert.ie.
How do I pay?
It’s very straightforward. Just select the the number of job credits that you want, continue through the checkout process and pay with your credit card. You can then use your job credits to post your jobs. Once payment has been completed a payment receipt will be sent immediately to your email address. No hidden fees or subscriptions. Just purchase more job credits as you require them.
Can I be invoiced instead of paying by debit or credit card?
Yes. If you are buying multiple job credits we can offer credit terms and we’ll also give you a discount for bulk orders. Call our sales department directly at +353 1 849 5003 to discuss further.
Do you offer custom packages?
Yes. We can build you a customized solution to fit your needs. If that means tailoring a package that includes unlimited job credits, multiple weekly shares on social media, or prioritizing jobs that needed to be filled yesterday, it can be done. Contact us at info@jobalert.ie or call us today to discuss on +353 1 849 5003.
Do you have a data protection policy?
We fully adhere to all European Data Protection Legislation. This is outlined in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.Advertise your jobs today! Get started <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers?utm_source=November&amp;utm_medium=facebook-organic&amp;utm_campaign=driving-you-crazy">here.</a>

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<h2></h2><h2>On-going Female Driver Recruitment Open Days</h2>Want a go at driving a bus? Well give it a spin at one of our Female Driver Recruitment Open Days! Below dates for the upcoming open days:<ul><li>Saturday 9 November</li><li>Saturday 23 November</li></ul>DUBLIN Bus has set out plans to double the number of women bus drivers as part of a huge recruitment campaign.Women make up only four per cent of drivers at the company in what is often seen as a male-dominated industry and they hope the open days will help to increase the number of women applying for driving roles.What to expect on the day On the day you will meet some of our current female drivers and inspectors who will share with you their experiences of working with Dublin Bus. You will get the opportunity to drive a bus with one of our professional driving instructors. We will give you a tour of our Central Control centre, and we will take you through the recruitment process for bus drivers, and the various benefits of working for Dublin Bus.How do I apply to attend an open day? To attend an open day all you need to do is email opendays@dublinbus.ie to register your interest. You will then receive an automatic email response which is confirmation we have received your details. We will email you with a time slot and directions to the location. You must hold a valid category B (car) licence for a minimum of two years to attend an open day.Benefits Salaries begin at €632.05 per week (4-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium), increasing to €859.62 (5-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium). These roles operate scheduled services covering late shifts on a 4-day week from Thursday to Monday with the opportunity to progress to a 5-day week with rotating shifts. Initial training and mentoring is provided as well as on-going training and development (including periodic CPC).On appointment (following a probationary period of 12 months) we will offer you a wide range of benefits including either a company pension scheme or a PRSA pension scheme, a subsidised medical scheme, free bus travel and concessionary rail travel.In a recent news article Vivienne Kavanagh, Dublin Bus employee development and equality executive, said that plans are under way to increase that number by 100% over the next two years.She said she wants to challenge some of the perceptions of bus drivers and is hoping that at the open days women will be encouraged to apply.She said &quot;Public transport world-wide is male dominated and I think because we don&#39;t see many women driving buses it can put them off, and there are perceptions that it&#39;s physically difficult to drive a bus, but it&#39;s not.&quot;Some people might think it&#39;s unsafe but there are CCTV cameras on the buses.&quot;Drivers have a screen in the cab and there&#39;s a radio system to contact inspectors.&quot;I want to encourage women come along and see what it&#39;s like and try driving the bus themselves.&quot;We are very much focused on being representative of our customers and communities we serve.&quot;There are lots of business benefits of having more women employed in the company.&quot;<h2>Salary</h2>Bus driver salaries begin at 632 euro per week increasing to 859 euro per week.In 2016, Dublin Bus saw its first all-female class of graduating bus drivers.Irish motor racing legend Rosemary Smith (pictured above) helped launch the recruitment drive in Dublin&#39;s Phoenix Park.She encouraged women to attend the open days.She added: &quot;If you think you would have the capabilities, come and have a go at it.&quot;There are a lot of women who would be afraid to put themselves forward, but I grow up in the era where many women were considered not good enough, or not &#39;drivers&#39; as such.&quot;But male-dominated industries are falling by the wayside. Women can do anything they like, the glass ceiling in all sorts of ways has been broken.&quot;After 20 years behind the wheel, bus driver Tina Ahern said the most difficult part is the early morning starts.She said: &quot;There&#39;s only a very small amount of women drivers and we want them to realise it&#39;s not that difficult to do.&quot;You get behind the steering wheel and it&#39;s very easy.&quot;There&#39;s a perception that it&#39;s hard, but it&#39;s definitely not a hard job to do.&quot;The most difficult is getting up early in the morning but the passengers are lovely, the people I work with are lovely.&quot;It&#39;s male dominated yes but they are all lovely.&quot;You have a screen so you keep it up you are in any danger but in my 20 years I haven&#39;t come across anything.&quot;Passengers can sometimes be grumpy in the morning but you are the first person they see, we don&#39;t take offence to it or anything personally.&quot;Suzanne Armstrong has been working for Dublin Bus for three years.She said: &quot;I went to an open day and got a tour and spoke to other women drivers and then got to drive the bus.&quot;I would encourage women to give it a go, turn up and see what it&#39;s like.&quot;I love being a bus driver.&quot;The most difficult part is finding my way around the city, but it&#39;s OK as I always have someone to guide me.Read more and apply here; <a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/Human-Resources/Female-Driver-Recruitment-Open-Days/">HERE</a>

Dublin Bus holding more open days for women drivers

<h2>Have you ever worked in a Spooky Job? </h2>We’ve taken a look around to see if we can find jobs or careers choices that are definitely not for the faint hearted. Embalmer opportunities with Ireland’s Death Care AcademyDid you know that we have a Death Care Academy in Ireland. The organisation was set up under the guidance of professionals within the funeral sector in Ireland. Its aim is to provide an opportunity to learn and develop new skills in this area, courses include Grave Care, Mortuary Cosmetology, Funeral Professional Psychology, handling ‘Grief and Your Work’ and Manual Handling Specific to the Funeral Industry – yes that’s how to lift bodies, I guess. Learn more <a href="http://www.deathcareacademy.ie/news/modern-embalming-hygienic-treatment/">here.</a>That reminds me of a story my hairdresser told me once. She has a little book where she keeps a record of some very special bookings. Hair appointments for her regular clients in the event of their death. I swear, it’s a true story. It all came about when one of her regular old lady clients died. The family were distraught when their Mom’s body arrived back for the wake looking like a person they just couldn’t recognise. The hair was all wrong and the eye shadow and lipstick colours were like something from an 80&#39;s disco make up pallet. Hearing of their upset my hairdresser called up to the house and quickly rectified the problem to the relief of the family.Word spread around the town and very soon her little special book filled up very quickly, with all the old ladies putting their name down for the same service . Obviously, she didn&#39;t know when these appointments would happen, but she had an arrangement with her loyal clients that if anything happened to them the family were already instructed to contact her. She would go to the funeral directors with her little hairdresser&#39;s bag and work on styling their hair exactly as they liked it every week. While there, she&#39;d also advise on how their make-up should be done, so they looked their best.Paranormal Investigators
<img src="https://jobalert-blog-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/111.jpg" alt="undefined"></img>There&#39;s some spooky volunteer positions available as well, for example Paranormal Searchers Ireland welcomes applications for volunteer trainees to join their non-profit team of investigators. Their objective is to prove the existence of Paranormal activity, capturing evidence of Ghosts, Spirits, Legends, Demons, Angels and everything supernatural. <a href="https://www.paranormalsearchersireland.com/psi-blog/contact-us/">Sign up here.</a>Spooky Hotels
<img src="https://jobalert-blog-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/111.jpgssssss.jpg" alt="undefined"></img>How about working in a Spooky Hotel? We have some across Ireland like Glin Castle - Limerick, The Lake Hotel - Killarney, Kinnitty Castle Hotel - Offaly, The Shelbourne Hotel - Dublin and Renvyle House Hotel in rural Galway. I&#39;m sure most of the Ghosts are friendly ones, but it was in Renvyle that Yeats is alleged to have experienced the presence of a teenage ghost, clutching his hands to his throat. Scaring for a living<img src="https://jobalert-blog-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/111.jpgssssss.jpgwwww.jpg" alt="undefined"></img>Here&#39;s another job for you, how about having fun scaring people for a living? A group of people do just that every night in Dublin. They tell the stories of sinister surgeons, bodysnatchers, ghosts and ghouls. So, if you&#39;re a good actor and like dressing up, this could be the perfect job for you!
Phlebotomist
<img src="https://jobalert-blog-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/scare.jpg" alt="undefined"></img>What about being a Phlebotomist?…Oh yes it involves blood! This is a job that could freak some people out! But if you&#39;re not squeamish and you have a Fetac/QQI Level 5 in ANY discipline, you can study for a Diploma in Phlebotomy with Synergie Education.ie. Courses are run in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Athlone &amp; Naas. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is currently working as a health care worker and wants to up skill themselves.For more details click <a href="https://www.synergie-education.ie/phlebotomy-diploma">here</a>.But remember, no matter what you do for a living or fun, the most important thing is NOT TO BE AFRAID OF HARD WORK and it&#39;s okay to be a little bit scared sometimes as you move up the ladder…being scared means you&#39;re about to do something really, really brave!Happy Halloween!JobAlert.ie specialises in filling jobs quickly through our Website and Social Media. Right now, we have over 300,000 followers on Facebook alone - covering all counties. So, if you need to fill a vacancy your Job Ads can get plenty of exposure with JobAlert. You can choose which counties you&#39;d like to hit and actively engage with both active and passive job seekers. By the latter term, we mean we are reaching candidates who may not actively be looking for a job change, but if they see a job on their newsfeed they will apply – this makes a big difference when you&#39;re recruiting!Click here for more information - <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers">HERE</a>

Spooky Opportunities

We can help you fill your job vacancies by advertising them to a huge audience of quality job seekers without having to break the bank!
1) We list your vacancies on our jobs board website which receives half a million visits from job seekers every month. Your jobs will stay live on our website for up to 30 days.
2) We share your jobs to our social media pages where we have over 300,000 active followers nationwide. We have a social media jobs page for every county in Ireland/Northern Ireland on Facebook &amp; Instagram. 
3) We assign a dedicated account manager to your recruitment campaign. The account manager will check-in with you on a weekly basis to see how each job is performing. If for any reason a job is underperforming with candidate applications, we have a number of measures in place to advance the exposure of your job to qualified candidates. We will ensure that everything is done to fill your job vacancy. 
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, your job will receive massive exposure from 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 job seekers on our website where candidates can apply for your vacancies from any device within seconds.
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝, we target 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 job seekers (70% of the entire workforce) through our social media pages. Candidates who aren&#39;t actively searching for a job are a passive job seeker. When a passive job seeker views an attractive opportunity on our social media channels, they take action and apply. That is how we continue to deliver quality candidates for our clients. 
This is an untapped pool of organic candidates that no other jobs board offer. We add 5,000 new followers every month. 
HERE ARE SOME CLIENT TESTIMONIALS 
&quot;JobAlert.ie is an outstanding service with a rapidly growing reach across Ireland. Having used the service for some time now, my experience with the team and the company has always been exemplary – highly responsive, consultative and innovative with fantastic results every time. If you’re looking for high quality candidates in an instant, JobAlert is the place to go!&quot;Aidan McGrath | Talent and Recruitment Manager - Home Instead Senior Care
&quot;We have found JobAlert to be very effective and efficient in filling the many positions that we have had on offer recently.&quot;
Jodie Mullen | HR Manager - City North Hotel
More testimonials can be found here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2GuZxBd">http://bit.ly/2GuZxBd</a>. 
PRICING:
At JobAlert.ie you’ll pay just €149 for a job advertisement. 
We also have discounts if you are advertising for multiple Jobs. You can buy Job Ad Credits and keep them until you need to advertise again, there’s no expiry date on when you have to use them. We won’t tie you into unnecessary contracts – you just buy what you need and pay as you go. 
Each job posted will come with the following features<ul><li>Job Ads live on our Website for up to 30 days each (Website traffic on average: half a million users per month)
</li><li>Premium Job Ads (Ads refreshed to top of List each day on our website)
</li><li>Production of Unique Graphics for each Ad for Social Media
</li><li>Social Media Shares to Counties of choice during Peak Traffic Hours for Maximum Exposure
</li><li>Share on as many counties as you like, including Nationwide and on our London Pages
</li><li>Multiple shares on social media through the duration of the Ad - we will keep re-sharing at different intervals 
</li><li>Reach over 300,000 Social Media Followers on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (These are our Nationwide Followers in Ireland)
</li><li>We will include difficult to fill roles in sponsored job posts on social media - targeting niche specific audiences.  
</li></ul>We are really looking forward to helping you fill your job vacancy. Start advertising your job with JobAlert.ie <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers">here.</a>

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<h2>Check out this amazing company that supports people with criminal records to gain sustainable employment, preventing them from re-offending</h2>VGC Group, a leading Irish firm founded by Cavan man Sean Fitzpatrick, who provides people and delivers projects for major infrastructure contractors across Britain is behind a programme that helps people with criminal records to find jobs.&lt;ad&gt;In their offenders programme ‘go beyond the gates’ they provide mentoring, mock interviews, careers guidance and employability workshops as well as liaising with clients to identify appropriate roles for offenders as they approach their release date from prison. Since it started last year 17 ex-offenders have been placed into jobs on sites across Britain.One such person is “Peter” (not his real name) who is now working for VGC at a rail depot. As Peter prepared to leave prison he participated in the programme. When he was then released on a temporary licence he was eligible to find local work. Peter had been in detention centres and prisons since he was 14 years of age, as a result he had no previous work experience. Without support or work he faced a life on the street on his final release.VGC agreed to sponsor Peter so that he could get a special card to work in construction and initially he worked as an assistant cleaner. Soon he gained his personal track safety qualification and he is now also undertaking groundwork labouring. Reports back show that Peter has proved to be a very hard worker. He struggled initially with group dynamics and needed some extra support which the programme was able to provide him with, he has now managed to settle in really well.Even though Peter is now working full time, he is still on day release from prison, so he’s saving money to help secure accommodation after his release and is starting to rebuild lost relationships with his family. Peter says: “I’m really grateful to have been given this chance to get my life back on track.”VGC have also linked up with charities and social enterprise partners - including Shaw Trust, Bounce Back, Key4Life, Mind the Gap and A Fairer Chance - to understand the issues facing deprived communities.The company are also one of many companies in the UK who have joined the ‘Ban the Box Campaign’ that asks employers to remove the tick box from job application forms asking about unspent criminal convictions. The companies publicly commit to considering applicants&#39; skills, experience and ability before asking about criminal convictions. Research has shown that finding work for ex-offenders near to release helps break the cycle of unemployment, homelessness and re-offending.Of course there will be some work situations where criminal record clearance is required but many roles can offer work to people who cannot pass these screening processes.What’s your thoughts?

'Go beyond the gates' ex-offender programme

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Want to enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere? Work from home as a transcriptionist with Rev. To get started, you&#39;ll need strong English skills, a computer, and a dependable Internet connection. 
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Our freelance transcriptionists are skilled typists who convert audio files to text. Transcription jobs could range from creating a transcription of recorded interviews and focus groups to lectures and podcasts. Work as much as you want, from wherever you want.
Transcription work is plentiful. Because customers in industries ranging from market research to news media depend on transcripts to do their jobs well, there’s always a steady stream and wide range of projects for our freelance transcriptionists to claim.<h2>Benefits of working with Rev
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Work as much or as little as you want, whenever you want. All you need is a computer and an internet connection.<h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h2>What does being a freelance transcriptionist with Rev entail?
As a transcription freelancer with Rev, you&#39;ll have access to a list of customer audio that needs transcribing. You can claim and work on any jobs you choose, subject to meeting Rev&#39;s quality requirements for freelancer work. The audio content, pay, and deadline are all listed upfront so you can decide if the transcription job is a good fit for you and your schedule. Rev provides a web-based transcription editor that you use to capture all audible English speech in an audio file. Customers receive an interactive version of the transcript that can be downloaded into other formats, like PDF, .txt, and MS Word.What are the requirements to be a freelance transcriptionist with Rev?
You must have strong English language skills and be able to accurately transcribe audio. We ask you to take a grammar quiz and submit a transcription sample prior to being approved to transcribe with Rev. We will provide you with guidelines on how to ensure your transcription sample meets the quality standards expected by customers. Transcriptionists do not need demonstrated prior experience or any special qualifications. There is no age requirement.Do I need equipment?
You need a desktop or laptop computer and a reliable internet connection. You can claim freelance transcription jobs and complete them all through Rev&#39;s online platform.Does it cost money to transcribe with Rev?
It is always free to sign up and transcribe with Rev. We never ask for your payment information.Can I use a phone or tablet to sign-up and transcribe with Rev?
No. Unfortunately, you must use a desktop or laptop computer to complete and submit a sample transcript using our online transcription editor. If you are approved, you will also need a computer to complete transcription jobs.What are the requirements for the sample transcript?
Follow the guidelines to ensure you submit an accurate sample transcript. Take as much time as you need. We are unable to accept freelancers who do not meet the quality requirements. Please use US spelling.When will I hear if I have been approved to start transcribing with Rev?
Normally within a few days. If you are approved, you can start working immediately.How does payment work?
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Payment is in USD, which can be converted into other currencies through PayPal.Do I have to work a minimum amount of hours? Do I have to work at specific times of the week?
There is no minimum requirement to remain active on Rev&#39;s platform. You decide when and how often you transcribe. You can claim transcription jobs at any time of the day. Rev&#39;s global customer networks means there is a steady stream of work available to transcribe.<a href="https://www.rev.com/freelancers/transcription">APPLY HERE.</a>

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