Job Club

History

Athlone Community Taskforce Job Club was originally set-up in 2004 with the financial and development support from FÁS with the aim of providing a service for the local unemployed people to help them find suitable work. This service has come under the umbrella of WCDL since the 2007.

The Job club is a practical course in which members develop skills, which they will use in actual job finding activities under the guidance and care of the Jobs Club Staff.

How long is the course?

The course is run for a duration of 2 weeks – Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm however services are available to people for as long as they need them.

Course Content

CV preparation, cover letters/letters of application, telephone skills, interview skills, interview practice, mock interviews, self-confidence, career planning, job targeting, sourcing and applying for jobs.

Who can take part?

Members of the Job Club should be aged between 16 and 64 and have a genuine interest in obtaining employment/training. You do not have to be on social welfare payment but if you are it will not be affected if you decide to become a member of the Jobs Club.

What do I Gain?

Those who take part in the Job club course will:

Receive support in all aspects of the job hunting process—sourcing employment, writing a C.V./cover letters, interview experience etc.
Develop job seeking skills
Have access to the facilities of the job club
Have the chance to explore local work opportunities
Have the opportunity to identify their own strengths and skills and match them to local work opportunities
Develop a network of contacts which can actively help them in obtaining work
An expense allowance of €20 per week