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Here's a Catch 22….

….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 […]

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Climate Change & Environment Advisory Guide

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 […]

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QQI Level 5 Modules in New Ross

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

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Food Safety and Hygiene Courses coming soon

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 […]

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Cracking the College Code

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 […]

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WLD Goes The Extra Mile

Wexford Local Development has a long and strong history of working with young people, who are not engaged in education, employment or training. We were delighted that our work in this area was showcased at both national and EU level, as part of a report launched by Pobal, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the […]

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Care Support Healthcare module in Wexford

Care Support – QQI Level 5 healthcare module is now available in Wexford on Monday afternoons. This is an accredited module dealing with the knowledge, skills and competence required for working in a healthcare setting. Care Support is also an essential component for people looking to obtain a major healthcare award. For more information or to […]

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WLD 2016 Annual Report Published

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 […]

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Invitation to Tender: Area/Village Enhancement Training Programme

WLD are seeking tenders for the delivery of an Area/Village Enhancement Training Programme in Co. Wexford.  This programme provides an opportunity to empower communities to identify enhancements reflective of the communities make up and to plan to manage implementation of the same.  A community could encompass a specific housing estate, one small area of a […]

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