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New Ross & District “Best in Tourism” Award 2018

Wexford Local Development is delighted to sponsor the “Best in Tourism” award in the 2018 New Ross & District, Business & Community Awards. Now in their eleventh year, these awards provide businesses and community groups in the town and district an opportunity to share their inspiring stories and showcase achievements. Entry is free and open […]

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Are you trying everywhere but just can't get any work?

Why not sign up for our CV & Interview skills workshop this July in Wexford. It’s a short, relaxed workshop….and it can help you to decide where to look for work. More importantly, it will give you tips on how to go about it. …and it’s free! Click here for more information

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WLD Tutor/Training Provider Panel is open for Applications

Wexford Local Development is inviting tenders and applications from Training Providers, Tutors and Youth Leaders to form a new Training Panel to deliver courses to eligible clients.   We are looking for applicants who are qualified in their area of expertise, with a learner-centered approach and who have an understanding and experience of working with our target groups […]

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Community Leadership & Capacity Building Training

Wexford Local Development is tendering for the delivery of community leadership and capacity building training for the voluntary and community sector in County Wexford.  The training will be funded under the LEADER 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme. The overall aim of the training is to foster future leadership within the voluntary, community sector, helping to build […]

WLD is inviting applications for a new Training/Tutor Panel

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

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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

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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 […]

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€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 […]

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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

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