Looking to build your confidence in your job search?
Join one of SECAD’s free workshops to discover practical ways to move forward and explore new employment opportunities after a career setback.
You can also get one-to-one support from our Employment Support team and access a range of free training courses.
Choose a workshop near you and register for your free place
Places are limited to 10–16 people per workshop, so please register in advance to secure your place.
👉 Click on the button below to register. You will be redirected to a short registration form.
Workshops venues and times
| Venues |
| MIDLETON, 5 October, 10 am Midleton Soccer Club, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 NR20 |
| YOUGHAL, 6 October, 10 am Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal, P36 WY82 |
| CARRIGALINE, 13 October, 9.45 am Carrigaline Library, Strand Road, Carrigaline, P43 HA25 |
| MILLSTREET, 14 October, 10.30 am Cork College of FET Centre Main Street, Millstreet, P51 W3Y2 |
| MACROOM, 28 October, 10.30 am Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30 |
| Cobh, 29 October, 10.30 am Cobh Community Centre, Orilia Terrace, Kilgarvan, Cobh, P24 WP82 |
What you will learn
Our Employment Support team will give you practical tips and help you prepare for your next interview. You will learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after redundancy or job loss
- Identify transferable skills and strengths
- Explore new career and job options
- Create a positive plan for your next step into work
You can also get one-to-one support
As part of the workshop, you will have the chance to speak privately with a SECAD Employment Support Officer.
You can ask questions, talk about your job search and get advice about your next steps.
You will also have the opportunity to register for a range of free courses, including Safe Pass, Manual Handling, HACCP, Retail Skills, Enterprise Skills, and more.
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 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
