“Re-Ignite Your Career” Workshops will help boost your confidence
Are you thinking about returning to work, changing your career direction, or building new skills?
SECAD Partnership CLG is inviting you to join our free Career Re-Ignite Employment Support Workshops this November across several locations in Cork — including Midleton, Youghal, Carrigaline, Millstreet, Macroom, and Cobh.
These interactive sessions are designed to help jobseekers and career changers build confidence, refresh their job-seeking skills, and prepare for their next step. Whether you are looking for a new job, considering training or education, or simply unsure where to start, these workshops will give you the tools, guidance, and motivation to move forward.
About Career Re-Ignite Workshops
Career Re-Ignite is SECAD’s flagship employment support programme created to help people return to work, change career direction, or explore new opportunities after a break, redundancy, or change in circumstances.
Each workshop provides a supportive and friendly environment where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and get practical guidance on local job supports, training options, and career development.
This November, a new Frequently Asked Questions segment will address the most common challenges jobseekers face — from CV writing to understanding modern recruitment practices.
What you will learn at the Career Re-Ignite workshop
This session will answer some of the most common questions jobseekers ask, helping you gain clarity and confidence as you plan your next step. You’ll learn:
- Whether you need different CVs for different job types and how to tailor them effectively
- How to prepare for aptitude tests and what employers are assessing
- When and how to ask about salary during an interview
- If your qualifications are still valid in Ireland and how to have them recognised
- Where to find local training courses and return-to-work supports
- Who can help you update your skills and rebuild confidence after time away from work
- How to get references if you’ve been out of employment for a while
- Where to start when re-entering the job market and planning your career path
These practical insights will help you feel prepared, supported, and motivated to take your next career step.
Who can attend our free employment support workshops?
Individuals who are:
- Long-term unemployed,
- Low-income or underemployed
- From low-income households
- Refugees
You do not have to be receiving a social welfare payment.
SECAD Partnership provides free employment supports under the SICAP programme to help individuals facing challenges in entering or returning to the workforce. SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) 2024–2028 is administered by Pobal and co-funded by the Government of Ireland. It tackles poverty and social exclusion at a local level by providing tailored support to disadvantaged individuals and linking them to existing services.
How to register to attend the employment support workshops
If you’d like to join one of the workshops, click the link for your chosen location and fill in your details to book a place. Workshops will run based on the number of people interested, and we’ll get in touch the week before to confirm your attendance.
Please register for the location where you would like to attend the workshop.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link |
| 3rd November 2025, Monday | 10.00 am | MIDLETON Midleton Soccer Club, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 NR20 | Click here to register |
| 4th November 2025, Tuesday | 10.00 am | YOUGHAL Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal, P36 WY82 | Click here to register |
| 11th November 2025, Tuesday | 10.00 am | CARRIGALINE Carrigaline Library, Strand Road, Carrigaline, P43 HA25 | Click here to register |
| 12th November 2025, Wednesday | 10.00 am | MILLSTREET Cork College of FET Centre Main Street, Millstreet, P51 W3Y2 | Click here to register |
| 26th November 2025, Wednesday | 10.00 am | MACROOM Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30 | Click here to register |
| 27th November 2025, Thursday | 10.00 am | COBH Cobh Community Centre, Orelia Terrace, Cobh, P24KW82 | Click here to register |
SECAD Employment Support Service
The SECAD Employment Support Service provides support to people who are trying to decide on their next step. Our FREE service can help people to find work or to examine their education, training and upskilling options.
Our dedicated team can help you with:
- CV creation: we can help people to create a great CV that shows off your strengths and experience
- Interview skills: we can help prepare you to shine in job interviews.
- Returning to education, training and upskilling: we’ll help you find ways to improve your skills and career opportunities.
