Ready to Start your Own Business
Are you unemployed?
Do you have a business idea?
Not sure what to do next?
Business Development Programme
We are now recruiting for our next programme commencing Week 5th April 2021 - you can apply HERE
Training
Each learner will complete accredited and non accredited business specific training modules.
QQI Level 5 Accredited training:
Non Accredited training include:
Each module is carefully selected and curated to meet the needs of the group. Each participant completes a business plan for their new business idea.
Details & Eligibility
This programme is a special C.E Scheme and commences week 5th April 2021. *It is 26 weeks in duration Participants are contracted for 19.5 hours per week and participants are contracted to work Monday's & Tuesdays 9:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday's 9:00am - 2:30pm
Application for participation on this programme must be submitted through a ‘Case Officer’ in the Department of Social Protection and standard CE rates will apply.
Vacancies will be advertised on DEASP, Offaly Local Development,JobsIreland websites and social media.
Eligibility
Those interested in participating must have a business idea and be in receipt of a social welfare payment (standard CE qualifying period does NOT apply)