Discover the latest Budget 2027 supports and opportunities for employment, education and training at SECAD’s free workshops across County Cork this November.
Are you looking for work, considering a career change or interested in developing new skills?
Join SECAD Partnership for a FREE Employment Support Workshop to learn about financial supports, grants, training opportunities and employment services available to help you take your next step.
What will the workshop cover?
- Financial supports and grants available for employment, education and training.
- Education and training opportunities for 2027 to help you develop new skills and qualifications.
- Employment supports for jobseekers and people considering a career change.
- Practical advice on how to access available supports and services.
Each workshop will begin with an informative presentation, followed by an opportunity to meet one-to-one with a member of SECAD’s Employment Support Team to discuss your individual circumstances and explore suitable options.
Attendees may also have the opportunity to register for upcoming free SECAD training courses, including Safe Pass, Manual Handling, HACCP, Childminding, Barista and other skills training.
SECAD free Employment Support Workshops in November 2026 – Dates and Locations
| Venues |
| MIDLETON, 2 November, 10:00 am Midleton Soccer Club, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 NR20 |
| YOUGHAL, 3 November, 10:00 am Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal, P36 WY82 |
| CARRIGALINE, 10 November, 9:45 am Carrigaline Library, Strand Road, Carrigaline, P43 HA25 |
| MILLSTREET, 11 November, 10:30 am Cork College of FET Millstreet Centre Main St, Liscahane, Millstreet, P51 W3Y2 |
| MACROOM, 25 November, 10:30 am Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30 |
| Cobh, 26 November, 10:30 am Cobh Community Centre, Orilia Terrace, Kilgarvan, Cobh, P24 WP82 |
Not sure if this workshop is for you?
You are very welcome to join us and find out how we can help.
Our Employment Support team can answer your questions, talk through your situation and give you practical advice about your next steps.
You don’t need to know exactly what support you need. We are here to help you explore your options and move forward.
Many SECAD clients who came to us looking for work are now in steady, meaningful jobs they enjoy. Read one of their stories.
Register now for your free place
Click on the button below to register. You will be redirected to a short registration form.
Are you eligible for our free supports?
Our workshops and employment supports are free and supported through the SICAP Programme. Our free services are designed to support individuals in rural Cork communities who face challenges in securing sustainable employment. You may be eligible for our free supports if you are:
- Refugees, people seeking protection in Ireland
- Low-income or underemployed
- Long-term unemployed (over 12 months)
- From low-income households
- Single parents and carers
- People out of work through illness and/or limited abilities
Eligibility criteria apply. You can read more about SECAD SICAP Employment Support services.
If you have questions in relation to your registration, please contact SECAD’s Midleton office at 021 4613432 or info@secad.ie
