Have you recently become unemployed?

Blanchardstown Area Partnership and Local Employment Services are actively engaged in supporting those who are unemployed by helping people find work, re-enter education, training and up-skilling and assisting those interested in self employment.

If you are currently unemployed or are becoming unemployed, you will find much valuable information on www.losingyourjob.ie.

Click here for more details of services & groups offering services >>

Or contact us at 01-820 9550 / info@bap.ie

Partnership Welcomes
President Mary McAleese

The Partnership celebrated the launch by President McAleese of Blanchardstown's third "Failte Isteach" initiative on Friday 12th May in Mountview Youth and Community Centre. "Failte Isteach" has been providing English conversation classes to over forty people each week in Blanchardstown in three venues, the tutors are all volunteers.

If you would like to know more contact Lilian lharris@bap.ie or Monica mpelazza@bap.ie.

Small Business Seminars

Blanchardstown Area Partnership is conducting a series of individual business seminars in it's offices. These workshops are open to anyone interested in starting a business, or for those who have recently commenced.

Many Extra Seminars Added - NOW ENROLLING

Click here to view details of the comprehensive range of seminars >>

Do Something Different . . .

Idea Generation Seminar
March 30th

Do you have a business idea?
Have you ever wanted to start a business?

This seminar is aimed for anyone who has an idea they want to turn into a business; and at those who would like to start a business but do not have a business idea.

This workshop will not only help you decide what ideas are good ideas but also introduces you to the concepts of thinking laterally and creating new ideas, of spotting opportunities that exist and how to develop them . . . more details >>

Business Planning Seminar
April 13th
10am to 1pm
€10 per participant

This seminar is aimed at anyone who is interested in starting a business. Writing a business plan is a vital & essential part of any business . . . more details >>

Taxation for Sole Trader / Self Employed
20 April
10am to 1pm
€10 per participant

It’s as unavoidable as breathing. You will have to pay tax. An essential part of every business is knowing and understanding how the taxation system works. It’s more than essential, it’s crucial. . . click here for more details >>

Market Research Seminar
May 11th
10am to 1pm
€10 per participant

The aim of this seminar is to equip participants with the necessary skills to gather enough information to assess the viability of their business idea. And to know where to find this information . . . click here for more details >>

Back To Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme Changes

The Back To Work Enterprise Allowance scheme allows people who are in receipt of Social Welfare payments become self employed while continuing to receive their Social Welfare payments.

If you are receiving any Social Welfare payment you may be qualified for this scheme.

Click here for more details >>
Or contact Enterprise Development Officer Niall Comber, 01 824 7819 / 820 9550.

Report: Making A Home In Ireland

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) and Focus Ireland jointly commissioned important research into the housing experiences of four migrant groups – Chinese, Indian, Lithuanian and Nigerian – in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin to examine the central role appropriate housing plays in a migrant’s ability to feel at home in Ireland. This research project builds on the findings of a major research piece commissioned by the ICI and undertaken by the Migration and Citizenship Research Initiative based at University College Dublin (UCD) entitled ‘Getting On – From Migration to Integration’ (2008). The UCD report highlighted the clear relationship between settlement patterns and migration pathways, and identified some key emerging issues around housing integration.

Dr Jane Pillinger Independent Researcher and Policy Advisor wrote the report and Sinead McGinley (Research Officer, Focus Ireland) and Fidele Mutwarasibo (Research and Integration Officer, Immigrant Council of Ireland) oversaw the management of the project. Conor Ryan (Research and Evaluation Officer, Blanchardstown Area Partnership) was a member of the Expert Advisory Group alongside Lawrence Lee from the Chinese Professional Association, Evelina Saduityte from SIPTU and the Lithuanian community, Prashant Shukla from the Indian Association of Ireland.

Click here to view / download the full report >>
Click here to view / download the summary report >>

Crosscare Blanchardstown

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin. Crosscare has been providing a range of social services since 1941. Their services are available to all and include:
Crosscare Information Clinic
Crosscare Migrant Project
Crosscare Housing and Welfare Information
Let’s Dance
Community Meeting Room.

. . . click here to view / download a copy of the current Crosscare Newsletter >>

Open day success!

The recent Ready-Steady-Go open day held in the Blanchardstown Area Partnership (BAP) offices at Dillon House in Coolmine attracted an attendance of over 120 people. The aim of the day was to give unemployed people a sense of the services available to them in the area and also to offer some practical support to people in their search for employment
. . . click here to read more >>

Ready, Steady, Go . . . To IBM

The culmination of many months of study and work was celebrated on the IBM Campus Damastown recently when 22 students from 13 different countries graduated from the Ready Steady Go Training Programme organised by Blanchardstown Local Employment Service / Joblink.
. . . click here to read more >>

A Trainee's Viewpoint

A very important part of the Ready–Steady–Go project was the development of a training programme which focused on job-seeking skills and workplace English. The following is one trainee’s experience, in his own words . . . click here to read more >>

Threshold Outreach Clinic

Threshold, the national housing organisation, is a not for profit organisation whose aim is to secure housing as a right particularly for those households experiencing the problems of poverty and exclusion.

Threshold holds an outreach clinic on Tuesday afternoons at the offices of Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown. No appointment necessary. Threshold provides advice and advocacy on tenant’s rights. The outreach clinic runs from 2.00pm until 4.30pm.

For further details contact Threshold at 01 6786096.

Computer Training

BAPTEC provide high quality computer training for all training needs, from absolute beginners to advanced.
. . . click here for a full list of training available >>

"Falling Through The Net" - A Study With Long-term Unemployed Men In Dublin 15

Blanchardstown Area Partnership undertook a study with long-term unemployed Irish men aged 35 and over and consulted with local service providers in Dublin 15 to gather information about what education and training strategies and/or labour market programmes are appropriate to help men re-enter the workforce.

Click here to read more and to view / download a copy of the report >>

Action for Positive Change:
From Challenges to Opportunities

"Blanchardstown in 2016 will be a place where every member of the community is valued; lives in a safe and secure environment; where education provision meets the needs of each individual; where there is a job for everyone who wants to work, and employment supports are available to those who require them; and where the diversity of population is accepted and appreciated".

Blanchardstown Area Partnership, Position Paper
. . . read more & view report >>

Finding a job

Trying to find a job can be a very challenging task to undertake on your own. Not knowing what jobs are out there, what training you may need or indeed just being unsure about how returning to work will impact on other aspects of your life can be are difficult matters to consider on your own . . . read more >>

Employers: Do you want FREE recruitment?

LES Job Matching Service is an innovative community recruitment service linking local employers to local jobseekers. We offer a free effective recruitment service to local employers.

If you want to advertise your vacancy FREE . . .

click here for more details >>

Blanchardstown LES Jobs Club

The Jobs Club brings together unemployed people of all ages and backgrounds who have a REAL interest in finding work. You can work together and share experiences with other Job Club members. All the help you need to find work is available to you.

SERVICES OFFERED
Job Seeking Skills • C.V. Preparation • Job Applications
Interview Preparation • Confidence Building • Mock Interviews

The Jobs Club Programme duration is 3 weeks, Monday-Friday from 9.30a.m. - 12.30p.m.

There is also a drop in one to one service available in the afternoons.

YOU CAN ACCESS:
The Internet • National Newspapers
Photocopying facilities • Fax • Email

CLIENTS’ COMMENTS
"The whole experience of the Job Club was relaxing, informative and good sound guidance for a participant to look at areas of finding employment"

"The programme was very group orientated. I got on well with everyone in the group and we all shared experiences and were able to exchange ideas and practical steps for the future"

"The service was excellent in motivating and giving me the confidence to pursue my chosen path."

"I found the Job Club to be a great benefit and support to me at a time when I needed it most and more importantly it resulted in my return to full-time employment"

If you are out work and living locally contact Maura or Lisa at 8206379 or call into LES / Joblink, Dillon House, Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15.

"My Job Club Experience"
From a Job Club Participant

The LES Jobs Club is a service for people who are long term unemployed. The aim is to help YOU find work. Mark Ward, a Jobs Club participant, says "the help and encouragement I got . . . helped me get on course to a career I did not think possible".
Click here to read more from Mark >>

Special Olympics in Dublin 15

Special Olympics Ireland is a year round programme of sports training and competition opportunities for people with a learning disability. Athletes may participate in a training programme from six years of age, with no upper age limit. In Dublin 15 at present there are 4 Special Olympics clubs offering a variety of sports. We are currently in the process of establishing another club . . . more >>

The Youth Information Centre in Blanchardstown Youth Service is now open to young people aged 15-24. The Centre provides FREE internet access, amongst other things.

. . . click here to read more >>