Free course from OPEN

Shaping YOUR Future

FREE Programme for Lone Mothers

Starting: Monday 24^th September 2012

Shaping YOUR Future is a FETAC Level 4 Career Planning programme. The programme focuses on encouraging and supporting lone mothers to:

• build self-confidence and self-esteem
• strengthen their personal and life skills base
• explore education, training and work options
• access relevant information and supports  
• draw up a ‘Job-seeking Toolkit’
• plan their educational, training or job-seeking  ‘next steps’  
• expand their horizons and networking skills
•   benefit from one-to-one career guidance and mentoring

Time:  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 1pm.

Dates: 16 sessions, from Monday 24^th September until Monday 5^th November NB No sessions during mid-term break 29^th, 30^th and 31^st Oct.

Venue: OPEN Training Centre, 7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7 (access by Luas Red Line; Bus routes: 83, 4/4a, 37, 39, 140 and 25)

Financial Supports: The programme is FREE. Lone mothers can receive a contribution of €11.50 per session towards childcare costs for pre-school children, and can also be reimbursed for public transport.  

More Information: Ailbhe Smyth   asmyth@oneparent.ie  

Tel. 353 1 8148 860  www.oneparent.ie    www.facebook.com/weareOPEN

Results from survey conducted in Cherry Orchard in June 2012

In July 2012, Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership staff conducted a survey.  102 people took part and these are the highlights.

·         46% find out whats happening in their local area through word of mouth.

·         Nearly half of people surveyed are interested in hearing about local organisations, rights and entitlements and local stories and news.

·         60% said to advertise events through the school, 43% said to use local shops to distribute information.

·         56% of people would like to be contacted by text message

·         32% of people are interested in joining a women’s group

Thanks to those who filled out the survey and to those who helped us.

For more information or a copy of the full report call Catherine or Carolann on 6235312.