What We Do
Job Clubs provide training to assist participants who are ready for work, to develop skills which they can use to find a job. This active, practical and participative process takes place under the guidance and supervision of the Job Club leader.
Anyone who is ready to work and is between 16 and 64 years of age can join a Job Club. Participants do not have to be on a social welfare payment but if they are, it will not be affected by becoming a member of a Job Club.
The Job Club is a community-based initiative, set up by the Portarlington Community Development Association. Dept of Social Protection Employment Services provide funding and backup support re: Training & Development
- Health and safety
- Rules and regulations
- The world of work
- C.V. preparation
- Career planning
- Job targeting
- Computer studies
- Job seeking skills
- Sourcing jobs
- Applying for jobs
- Assertiveness
- Interview techniques
- Mock interviews
- Develop job seeking skills
- Have access to the facilities of the job club
- Have the opportunity to explore local work opportunities
- Have the opportunity to identify their own strengths and skills
- Develop a network of contacts
- Each participant attending the formal job seeking sessions receives €20 per week to meet expenses i.e. lunch, travel, etc
Resources
- Free postage – Job Applications
- Free telephone calls – Employers
- Access to National and Local newspapers
- Computer/Internet access to source employment/education/further training opportunities – afternoons only.
- SOLAS training opportunities
- Local employment agencies
- Interview practice – by appointment
- CVs & Cover Letters to Formal Job Club Attendees only
