Focus on Your Future - join the Career Reorientation Programme

Hi everyone,

Nick Allen from Whitwell Consulting got in touch with me and his company has designed and developed a Career Reorientation Programme for FÁS. This course is being run through FÁS in Mervue. The course is free and runs 2 days a week over a 5 week period and starts on November 18th. And there will be no change to your social welfare entitlements during the course. More information about the course at the end of this blog...

Nick will be attending our WIN session today to talk about the course and answer any questions you may have.

One point to note is that you must be registered with FÁS to participate and you can register for the course with FÁS in Mervue after our WIN session tomorrow from 12.15 - 1.15pm.

In the meantime, as time is of the essence as there may already be a large waiting list for the course, please contact Nick directly for further information on the programme.

His contact details are:
Nick Allen, Director
Whitwell Consulting
Knockaville
Gaybrook
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Tel: 04493 33625
Mob: 085 1643697
nick.allen@whitwellconsulting.com


Focus on Your Future join the Career Reorientation Programme

…..starting mid-November 2009 at FÁS Training Centre, Mervue, Galway………

Are you someone who……..

Has recently become unemployed or may be facing unemployment in the near future?

Would like support in considering and planning options for the future?

Needs to review your career to date, analyse your skills and expertise and consider the opportunities open to you?

Would like to build a useful network of contacts for the future?

…….If you have answered yes to some of these questions, this FAS programme may be for you.

On this programme you will have an opportunity to take stock of your situation and to take positive steps towards the future. This is an excellent opportunity to analyse your strengths, look to areas you would like to improve, improve your communications skills, and get yourself positive and prepared for the next stage in your career. The topics covered are practical and useful and you will work in a stimulating environment where you will meet new people and start building your network. You will be helped to reflect on your career to date and to think about all of your strengths and skills when considering your options.

Don’t go it alone! Join the programme and avail of help with the following:

Creating a personal and career development plan

Investigating education and training opportunities

Building your network of contacts

Selling yourself – CV preparation, communication skills,

Interview techniques including making a job application (for a real or simulated position) to the course facilitators who will then conduct a formal interview and give structured feedback on technique

Managing your job search

Research Skills – efficient use of the Internet and other resources

Information for those considering self-employment

Personal wellbeing – keeping body and mind healthy

Personal finances – practical tools for money management

Volunteering – using and developing skills in the voluntary sector

Programme duration is 2 days per week for 5 weeks. You are allowed to keep your Social Welfare Entitlements !

For Further information please contact FAS, Island House, Galway on 091 534400