WLD wishes to invite applications for form a new Training/Tutor Panel to deliver training under the SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme 2018 – 2022) and also for other WLD programmes including the TUS and Rural Social Schemes, the Local Employment Services, the Warm Project, and the Cornmarket Project. Training Providers should visit the […]
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Free training for January 2018
Wexford Local Development has a number of training opportunities available from January 2018. Places are free for eligible participants. Training available includes Manual Handling, Safe Pass, Driver Theory Preparation, Basic IT and Pre-ECDL and can be accessed in Wexford, Gorey, Enniscorthy and New Ross, for more info call 053 9155800
Fall Prevention Training
This healthcare workshop, taking place in Wexford on Jan 30th, is ideal for those working in or interested in working in healthcare, particularly in a nursing home or home care setting. Click here for workshop details
Communicating with People with Dementia Workshop
Wexford Local Development hosted this workshop in Enniscorthy on December 20th, attended by 16 individuals and facilitated by The Irish Hospice Foundation. It was the third occasion this year that WLD provided this workshop for participants on its healthcare courses. The workshop gives individuals an opportunity to improve their confidence and competence when communicating […]
€1.5m LEADER Grant Aid available to Wexford Businesses in 2018
During 2017, LEADER grant aid of almost €1.6m was allocated to innovative enterprise and community projects throughout County Wexford. During 2018, a further €1.5m is available for niche start-up and expanding businesses across a range of sectors to include tourism, food, creative industries and general enterprise. Grant aid of up to 50% of eligible costs […]
Food Safety Training, December in Gorey
This is a two day training course that covers all the essential (HACCP) modules required for people looking for work where food is prepared or produced. The course is accredited by the Environmental Health Association of Ireland with certification valid for 5 years. For more information email Ann Curtin here or ring 053 9155800
Over €800,000 LEADER Funding Awarded to Community Groups
Fourteen community groups from across the county have been successful in their application to fund the development of local facilities. The recipients stretch from New Ross to Gorey, with a variety of projects being awarded LEADER grant aid, through Wexford Local Development working in partnership with Wexford County Council. Funding has been provided for the […]
Social Enterprise Policy Consultation
Wexford Local Development welcomes the Online Consultation to seek views that will inform Ireland’s first major policy on Social Enterprise. The consultation is being undertaken by the Department of Rural and Community Development, in co-operation with the Social Finance Foundation. The aim of the consultation is to get social enterprises and those with an interest […]
Do you want to help prevent Suicide?
Upcoming Suicide Alertness Workshop Enniscorthy, December 5th 2017, 9.30am – 1.30 pm Click here to find out more
safeTALK – Suicide Alert Training
safeTALK is a half day training programme that prepares the participant to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. On December 5th in Enniscorthy, this training was held by Wexford Local Development and facilitated by the HSE Suicide Resource Office. The course was attended by 15 individuals, made up of healthcare […]