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02-05-2008, 00:40
EPIC: Employment for People from Immigrant Communities
EPIC stands for Employment for People from Immigrant Communities. The aim is to assist legally resident adults from EU states entitled to work in Ireland and those from non-EU states with Stamp 4 to find employment and/or further training and education in Ireland.
EPIC is a free programme runned by Spirasi and Business in the Community Ireland. The programme provides a wide range of free services including a six weeks of training followed by a job placement service. The training is made up of two 3-week modules. The first module is Professional English for Employment training and the second module is Life and Work Skills training, which includes a full week of intensive interview preparation, IT skills training, and a variety of information sessions covering such topics as employment rights, cultural awareness, and social welfare for work.
Through these modules, EPIC clients develop the skills necessary to find work in Ireland, as well as the information they need to help them in making informed decisions about their future. EPIC also have a team of Training and Employment Officers (TEOs) who are there to work closely with clients to help them find the job that’s right for them.
For more information on the Programme and details on how you can qualify, please contact the EPIC team: The Oblate Centre, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore Dublin 8. Tel: 01 453 4352 / 01 402 0274 or epic@bitc.ie
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
• What is the aim of the EPIC programme?
EPIC stands for Employment for People from Immigrant Communities. The aim is to assist legally resident adults, from both EU and non-EU countries to find employment and or further training/education in Ireland.
The EPIC programme is funded by the Office of the Integration Unit, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and is delivered through a partnership of Business in the Community Ireland and Spirasi – Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative
• How do I qualify for the EPIC programme?
- The EPIC programme is open to all legally resident adults with Stamp 4, from both EU and non-EU countries.
- You must live in Dublin to qualify for the programme.
- You also must have an adequate level of spoken and written English to qualify.
• What does the EPIC programme involve?
The EPIC programme is based in the Oblate Centre, Inchicore, D8. It is free of charge and includes the following modules:
- Six week training module comprising:
Professional English for employment training - for specific use in job interviews and in the workplace environment, including interview skills, mock interviews and CV and cover letter writing techniques.
Life and Work Skills course –you get a wide variety of information on topics such as employment rights, entrepreneurship, cultural awareness, stress management, and computer skills for job-seekers. This course also includes intensive interview preparation.
- Assistance in finding employment or further education and training
- One-on-One career guidance advice with a dedicated Training & Employment Officer (TEO) including CV preparation and interview skills.
- Free access to computers for online job searching
- Mentoring service available
- Advice for entrepreneurs
- A Certificate of Participation upon completion of the programme.
EPIC stands for Employment for People from Immigrant Communities. The aim is to assist legally resident adults from EU states entitled to work in Ireland and those from non-EU states with Stamp 4 to find employment and/or further training and education in Ireland.
EPIC is a free programme runned by Spirasi and Business in the Community Ireland. The programme provides a wide range of free services including a six weeks of training followed by a job placement service. The training is made up of two 3-week modules. The first module is Professional English for Employment training and the second module is Life and Work Skills training, which includes a full week of intensive interview preparation, IT skills training, and a variety of information sessions covering such topics as employment rights, cultural awareness, and social welfare for work.
Through these modules, EPIC clients develop the skills necessary to find work in Ireland, as well as the information they need to help them in making informed decisions about their future. EPIC also have a team of Training and Employment Officers (TEOs) who are there to work closely with clients to help them find the job that’s right for them.
For more information on the Programme and details on how you can qualify, please contact the EPIC team: The Oblate Centre, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore Dublin 8. Tel: 01 453 4352 / 01 402 0274 or epic@bitc.ie
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
• What is the aim of the EPIC programme?
EPIC stands for Employment for People from Immigrant Communities. The aim is to assist legally resident adults, from both EU and non-EU countries to find employment and or further training/education in Ireland.
The EPIC programme is funded by the Office of the Integration Unit, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and is delivered through a partnership of Business in the Community Ireland and Spirasi – Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative
• How do I qualify for the EPIC programme?
- The EPIC programme is open to all legally resident adults with Stamp 4, from both EU and non-EU countries.
- You must live in Dublin to qualify for the programme.
- You also must have an adequate level of spoken and written English to qualify.
• What does the EPIC programme involve?
The EPIC programme is based in the Oblate Centre, Inchicore, D8. It is free of charge and includes the following modules:
- Six week training module comprising:
Professional English for employment training - for specific use in job interviews and in the workplace environment, including interview skills, mock interviews and CV and cover letter writing techniques.
Life and Work Skills course –you get a wide variety of information on topics such as employment rights, entrepreneurship, cultural awareness, stress management, and computer skills for job-seekers. This course also includes intensive interview preparation.
- Assistance in finding employment or further education and training
- One-on-One career guidance advice with a dedicated Training & Employment Officer (TEO) including CV preparation and interview skills.
- Free access to computers for online job searching
- Mentoring service available
- Advice for entrepreneurs
- A Certificate of Participation upon completion of the programme.