May 30th, 2010 - Skillnets Free Training for Jobseekers Initiative-2010

SKILLNETS FREE TRAINING FOR JOBSEEKERS INITIATIVE 2010

Skillnets is an enterprise-led support body dedicated to up-skilling those in employment. In the Training Networks Programme (TNP) 2010/11, individual Skillnet networks will also endeavour to help reduce the rising unemployment levels nationwide by providing free training to jobseekers.
First Polymer Training (FPT) Skillnet specialises in specific programmes for the plastics industry, principally injection moulding and extrusion but also provides programmes aimed at the wider manufacturing sector, including a wide range of programmes in practical maintenance, lean manufacturing and generic skills. Since January 2010, FPT has provided some free training to the unemployed on their scheduled public courses. Places are limited on each programme and as the unemployed participant(s) trains alongside those in employment; the training provided should not only improve specific skills but also provide excellent networking opportunities.
To participate in free training individuals must be registered with the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) and be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance (JA) or Job-seekers Benefit (JB) or have, in the case of former sole traders/small business owners, formally notified DSFA they have ceased trading. Seasonal/casual/part-time/short-time workers are only allowed to participate in this training if they are in receipt of either Jobseekers Allowance (JA) or Job-seekers Benefit (JB). Participating in training does not affect social welfare benefits.
Please visit our website course calendar for a full list of upcoming courses.
If you qualify and are interested in any of our courses, please contact us and we can keep you informed on the availability of free places.
Tel: 090 6471223 email: info@firstpolymer.com