Enterprise and Employment
SECAD’s focus in encouraging enterprise development is to support and invest in micro-enterprise and based in South and East Cork. Specifically the emphasis has been to build upon the areas tradition and potential in the crafts, tourism and food sectors.
SECAD’s aim is to create a sustainable small enterprise sector. The strategy adopted will support individual enterprises and facilitate these to work closely or develop collectives with others working in the same sector. These collectives are further supported through a combination of product development, marketing and training.
Particular opportunities and support services have also been developed for people who are unemployed, returning to work after a long absence and people working in traditional sectors such as agriculture or fishing. In the first instance these projects have been established to provide a point of contact, information and advice for these target groups. Again the strategy is to bring individuals together through group training and initiatives and to further connect these with community services to increase their opportunities to develop, gain employment or supplement incomes.
SECAD will support new and existing enterprise development throughout South and East Cork.
