2016 was another busy and challenging year for Wexford Local Development. Our experience during the year is outlined in our recently published Annual Report. In the report we look at the changes and challenges in our sector as well as the impact of our work across Co. Wexford with: people communities children, young people and families enterprise […]

We have Work Experience courses starting in September in Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford. You’ll get help with job searching – CV writing, interview and practical skills. You can get work experience and a QQI qualification. Have a look at our Calendar of Events for more info.

Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on farms as a form of a social support service, providing social, educational, therapeutic and rehabilitative opportunities for a wide range of people  who  need  support  to  contribute  to  the  positive  social  fabric  required  for  society  to  be  truly  inclusive.  Participants include people with intellectual, physical, mental […]

Are you or is someone you know thinking about going to college? What’s it like to be a first year student in university? How do you decide what’s right for you? Wexford Local Development is hosting a free event for students and their families interested in finding out more about the college experience. It’s on 25th […]

Interested in working in catering, hospitality or food retail? Cafes, restaurants, deli’s, bars and outlets preparing food for sale or retail need staff qualified in Food Safety and Hygiene. We have two day courses coming soon to Wexford, Enniscorthy, Gorey and new Ross that are accredited by the Environmental Health Authority of Ireland. To find […]

If you’re interested in healthcare and communications then WLD may have a course for you in New Ross. Three modules are starting this Autumn, Care Skills, Care of the Older Person and also Communications. For more information or to register please contact Diarmuid at ddoolan@wld.ie  or text 0871216802

The Rural Development 2014 – 2020 EU Legislation sets out that all the Rural Development Priorities shall contribute to the cross-cutting objectives of climate change, environment and innovation mitigation and adaption.  Accordingly, these three cross-cutting themes are central to the LEADER Programme 2014 – 2020 that will provide €250 million to rural communities over the […]

….You need experience to get a job….. but you need a job to get the experience! We’re trying to help people get around that. This Autumn we are running 4 Work Experience QQI Level 5 Courses in: ENNISCORTHY – (General Work Experience) starts Monday, Sept 18th, 9.30am – 12.30 pm for 10 weeks NEW ROSS […]

Why not sign up for our Job Focus Workshop. Get help in deciding where to look for work, and how to go about it. Click here for more information

WLD will provide service updates on our website, Facebook & Twitter accounts as Storm Ophelia tracks over Ireland. Current situation: All our offices & services are suspended on Monday, 16th October. This includes the WARM Project, Little Jobs Service, training courses, Local Employment Service, Homework & After-school groups, Study groups, community services and any other […]