The Lourdes Youth Community Services offer 40 Early School Leavers the opportunity to gain certified training in FETAC Levels 3 & 4 in a range of modules and subjects. 

Available courses include Woodwork and construction, Sport & Recreation, Early Childhood Education & Care Support, Pathway to Employment and Job and College Preparation Course.

The Local Enterprise Office is for people interested in starting up a new business or already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters, start-ups and small business looking to expand. There are 31 teams across the country. You can find a full list of services and supports here. Visit the website to find your local office.

A free and confidential employment support service for people with a health condition, injury, illness or disability.

Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports.

Designed to provide a more streamlined approach, Intreo offers practical, tailored employment services and supports for jobseekers and employers alike.

Career Advice:

• Professional guidance in career planning
• Identification of skills
• Job search support and advice 

Employment Support:

• Access to job vacancies
• Support with the job application process
• Matching skills with employers needs
• Work experience placements
• Employers sourced
• Assistance with integrating into the workplace 

Follow-up Support:

• Access to support services as required to maintain employment 

 Information:

• Advice on employment benefits and entitlements 

Employment Grants & Supports:

• DSP provides a range of employment supports aimed at helping employees with a disability to gain and retain employment
• These include the Reasonable Accommodation Fund for the Employment of People with Disabilities and other services
   

The LESN provides the follow supports/services to Jobseekers:

• Professional one to one support to assist with career progression 
• Access to Job Seeking supports (phones, emails, printing and photocopying) 
• Access to Job Vacancy listing and information 
• Professional CV help
• Assistance with job application letters
• Assistance with job application forms & aptitude tests
• Assistance with Job Seeking Skills, Interview coaching
• Assessment of current education, training and skills experience
• Information on/referral to training courses available (Back to Education; Apprenticeships)
• Access to financial supports for accredited training
• Information on / Referral to Community Employment Schemes (CE)
• Information on supports available to jobseekers regarding “Starting your own business”

The LESN provides the follow supports/services to Jobseekers:

• Professional one to one support to assist with career progression 
• Access to Job Seeking supports (phones, emails, printing and photocopying) 
• Access to Job Vacancy listing and information 
• Professional CV help
• Assistance with job application letters
• Assistance with job application forms & aptitude tests
• Assistance with Job Seeking Skills, Interview coaching
• Assessment of current education, training and skills experience
• Information on/referral to training courses available (Back to Education; Apprenticeships)
• Access to financial supports for accredited training
• Information on / Referral to Community Employment Schemes (CE)
• Information on supports available to jobseekers regarding “Starting your own business”

The LESN provides the follow supports/services to Jobseekers:

• Professional one to one support to assist with career progression 
• Access to Job Seeking supports (phones, emails, printing and photocopying) 
• Access to Job Vacancy listing and information 
• Professional CV help
• Assistance with job application letters
• Assistance with job application forms & aptitude tests
• Assistance with Job Seeking Skills, Interview coaching
• Assessment of current education, training and skills experience
• Information on/referral to training courses available (Back to Education; Apprenticeships)
• Access to financial supports for accredited training
• Information on / Referral to Community Employment Schemes (CE)
• Information on supports available to jobseekers regarding “Starting your own business”

The LESN provides the follow supports/services to Jobseekers:

• Professional one to one support to assist with career progression 
• Access to Job Seeking supports (phones, emails, printing and photocopying) 
• Access to Job Vacancy listing and information 
• Professional CV help
• Assistance with job application letters
• Assistance with job application forms & aptitude tests
• Assistance with Job Seeking Skills, Interview coaching
• Assessment of current education, training and skills experience
• Information on/referral to training courses available (Back to Education; Apprenticeships)
• Access to financial supports for accredited training
• Information on / Referral to Community Employment Schemes (CE)
• Information on supports available to jobseekers regarding “Starting your own business”