Who are we?
The Kinnegad Combined Community Employment Scheme which represents 22 community & voluntary groups across Westmeath, Offaly and Meath.
Eligility
In order to be eligible for a CE scheme, a person must be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for at least 12 months.
Training
Training is an integral part of scheme; will you be able to avail of both job-specific & progression training throughout the duration of your employment.
Employment
The purpose of a CE Scheme is to help people who are long-term unemployed get back to work by offering work placements within their local community.
What is the Community Employment Scheme?
Community Employment is an employment programme funded by the Department of Social Protection (DSP), which helps long-term unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by offering part-time and temporary placements within local voluntary communities and organisations.
By doing this they are providing the participants with meaningful practical experience and training opportunities to enhance and develop their technical and personal skills. Participants can avail of the possibility of studying to achieve major awards up to level 6 which are QQI accredited and tailored to suit the needs and career goals of any individual. After completing their placement, participants are encouraged to seek employment elsewhere based on the experience, the development of new skills and the qualifications they have gained.
- New personal & technical skills
- Practical experience
- Training opportunities
Our Philosophy
We work actively alongside sponsors & sub-sponsors to help participants of the scheme gain meaningful practical experience, achieve relevant qualifications and training and offer them support and guidance as they work towards achieving their goals and progressing into sustainable secure employment progressing their careers.