Westmeath Community Development

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 4 weeks – Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm 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

Course Duration

4 Weeks, Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm

However services are available to people for as long as they need them.

DROP IN / ONE to ONE SERVICE:

• Free C.V. compiled
  
• Copies of your C.V. sent to potential employers of your choice
  
• Free postage for job applications
  
• Free telephone calls to prospective employers
  
• Free photocopying
  
• Free typing/letter writing service
  
• Access to all national and local papers—job vacancies
  
• Access to computer and internet to source training and employment
  
• Interview practice by appointment
  
• Access to Driving Theory Test Practice on CD ROM
  
• Referrals to training and other local support services
  
• Assistance with job application forms

This is a free and confidential service

We are currently enrolling for our next course if you are interested or need more information

Please contact:

Noel  -  Job Club Coordinator - Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Deirdre  -  Job Club Administrator - Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

On

090 6494555

Or Your

Local FÁS Office

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This is a free and confidential service