Kickstart Programme: Connecting People to Employers

Kickstart Programme: Connecting People to Employers

An innovative work placement programme

Kickstart Kildare, an innovative work placement programme, focuses on linking job-seekers and local companies on short term placements.

Participants undertake to carryout specific work while getting industry relevant training in sectors that have employment potential.

Jobseekers:

Kickstart Kildare programme offers project based part time work placement supported by skills based training and mentoring.

Training:

Pre placement training course – 5 weeks – 1 morning per week in Naas

  • Communications
  • Presentation skills
  • Information Technology Skills
  • Social Media
  • Customer Services 

In addition each individual on placement will receive customised training to suit their work based needs.

Employer:

Kickstart Kildare gives the Employer a supported project plan with a specifically trained individual for a term of 6 to 8 weeks.  The benefits to the Employer include: 

  • A valuable resource to contribute to your organisation
  • Placement is supported by a dedicated employability team
  • Opportunity to engage in bespoke training based on project needs
  • Potential to develop a new team member
  • Enhance your company’s role in the community.

Next programme starting 29th September 2014 in Naas 

Each candidate will be interviewed to assess suitability.

Contact Geraldine on 045 895450 / 087 6897961 or email info@countykildarelp.ie to be put on the waiting list. 

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