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Skills to Succeed Academy – Brought to you by accenture
Innovative and free online employability training
Created specifically to meet the needs of job seekers, Skills to Succeed Academy offers 36 bite-sized, interactive modules. Jobseekers will be guided on the entire journey, from choosing the right career and finding a job to achieving success in the workplace.
The training is interactive and features engaging and relatable characters. It focuses on building the skills and confidence to empower jobseekers to take ownership of their job search. Innovative simulations provide a safe environment where learners can practice real-life scenarios, such as job interviews, and instantly see the impact of their decisions.
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50 Ways to Get a Job
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Funding
Training Support Grant
If you have a skills gap that could prevent you from applying for a job, the Training Support Grant (TSG) funds quick access to short-term training if you are on a jobseekers payment.
A grant of up to €1,000 is available towards the cost of your course where similar courses are not currently available free of charge from other programmes and agencies such as SOLAS or the Education and Training Boards (ETBs).
SUSI – Student Universal Support Ireland
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is Ireland’s national awarding authority for all further and higher education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education, in approved full time third level course.
If you are hoping to attend a post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course, you may be able to get a student grant from to help with living expenses while you are in education. Please check www.susi.ie for more information.
You can use SUSI’s eligibility reckoner to check whether you’re eligible for a student grant. Check out Susi website for full details.
If you would like help with your funding queries or assistance in your funding application contact:
Orla Hicks (Adult Guidance Counsellor Balbriggan) orlahicks@ddletbaes.ie
Majella Callaghan (Adult Guidance Counsellor/Coordinator Swords) majellacallaghan@ddletbaes.ie
Further Funding Options
For information on other funding options that may be available to you visit the Social protection and other supports website