HOME ABOUT US PROGRAMMES PROJECTS SERVICE PROJECTS POLICIES WESTMEATH TALKS SEARCH Do You Want Help Finding a Job? Westmeath Community Development (WCD) Enterprise & Employment Mediation Service We have trained career, employment and information mediators who can provide you with the help you need to reach your training, employment or self employment goals. Services are free and available to all. We will help you find the tools and resources to help with your job search through the following activities: One to one employment and self employment mentoring support Self-marketing skills, motivation & confidence building, skills and training analysis support/training CV preparation tailored to suit employers needs. Identifying, defining and transferring your skills set from one career to another Guided job search & research skills training and supports Interview prep and training specific to job type and application Links to employers, other local support services e.g. Dept Social Protection, FAS, VEC, CEB, training and work placement opportunities Information and support on labour market trends, areas of growth etc Enterprise, business start up support e.g. business appraisals, business plans, applications for BTWEA payment, grants and loan funds e.g. LEADER, CEB, WCD grants. Access and referral to CEB 3 day Business Appraisal Programme Access and referral to WCD/FAS 6 month Business Start Up Programme Our mediators can help you develop a training, employment or self employment business start up plan and take supported steps to matching your interests, experience and abilities with current training, employment and self employment options that are available to you. Services are tailored to meet the individual training & employment needs of each client. If you would like help preparing your CV, preparing for an interview or support and guidance in identifying and making career choices contact Tricia to make an appointment. Tricia McKenna Coordinator Services for the Unemployed Westmeath Community Development Mullingar E.T.I. Ctr Mullingar Business Park Mullingar Co Westmeath N91 X012 Phone: 0449348571 - Mobile: 0860442358 - Email: tmckenna@westcd.ie 11 Aug 2021 YOUTH HOSPITALITY COURSE - SEPT 21 Print Tweet 14 May 2021 YOUTH HOSPITALITY COURSE Print Tweet 15 Apr 2021 INTREO WORK & SKILLS 2021 ONLINE CAMPAIGN Intreo Work and Skills Week 2021 will launch on Monday (19 April) and will run until Thursday (22 April). There are a number of online events as part of a week-long Intreo Work & Skills 2021 campaign which is being timed to coincide with the planned and phased reopening of the economy. Participants can register for more than one session. The aim of the week is to help employers and jobseekers get ready for the reopening of our economy. Learn about supports available from Intreo and other government bodies. Events are listed below. CONTINUE READING Print Tweet 01 Jun 2016 INTERVIEW SUPPORT WORKSHOP FOR JOBS WITH EDDIE ROCKET’S INTERVIEW SUPPORT WORKSHOP FOR JOBS WITH EDDIE ROCKET’S Friday 3rd June, Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, 10 am to 2 pm. Would you like a job with the American Style Diner? Need to brush up on your interview skills? Do you want to learn how to take your past experiences, skills, knowledge and link it to the job you are applying for? Would you like to learn how to come across confident, friendly, motivated and professional in an interview or do you know you can do the job but just can’t get it across at interview because of nerves? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above and would like to work for Eddie Rocket’s then come along to our interview preparation day on Friday 3rd June starting at 10 am, don’t forget to bring a copy of your CV. Westmeath Community Development is delighted to be working with the management of Eddie Rocket’s Mullingar, offering support to job applicants to help them perform a winning interview. See advert below and make sure bring your CV to the interview on Saturday 4th June. Print Tweet 11 May 2016 BESPOKE RETAIL COURSE - SHAWS Westmeath Community Development in conjunction with Department of Social Protection & SHAWS Department Stores delivers Bespoke Retail Course Are you interested in training and pursuing a career with one of Irelands most respected and successful retail department store groups? If you are considering applying for a job with Shaws, soon to open its latest department store in Mullingar, then this course is for you. Participation on the course will significantly improve your job application and preparation process, you will improve your interview skills, gain first-hand an in-depth understanding of the stores different departments, product range, brands, concession partners, company values, and may help you secure a winning interview. There are 8 units of study: Unit 1: Shaws background: company history, company vision, standards & values, range of departments, concession partners, branded products and customer service Unit 2: Health and Safety including Security Awareness & Store Security Procedures Unit 3: Manual Handling Unit 4: Customer Service Unit 5: Fashion Retail Styling Unit 6: Visual merchandising & window dressing Unit 7: EPOS Unit 8: Employability Skills Location: Mullingar Westmeath Community Development Training Dept Duration& Time: 6 weeks full time Mon to Fri from 10 to 4 pm Start date: Monday 23rd May 2016 Number of places: 18 places on course Eligibility criteria: Job seekers 18 years + Application & selection process includes the following two stages: Application form – registration by email only Closing date for applications Wednesday 18th May Attend for course interview – Interviews will be held on 19th May in Mullingar Successful applicants will commence training on Monday 23rd May HOW TO APPLY To apply for a place on this course email tmckenna@westcd.ie for an application form, please note limited places available so don’t hesitate. Please Note: Participation on the course will not entitle you to a job with Shaws, it will however significantly prepare you for and enhance your chances of securing an interview. Print Tweet MORE ARTICLES ... Invitation to Tender - Provision of Retail Course Interview support and training for Jobs with Eddie Rocket’s New Care Skills Course Mullingar Care Skills Course 1 2 3 4 LATEST NEWS FREE Mental Health & Wellbeing Online Workshops - Dec 21 WCD Staff will be WFH - Offices Closed from 19th Nov 21 CANCELLED - How to apply for Funding - Athlone 25-11-21 Vacancy: Community Mother Support Worker Athlone [Fixed Term Contract] FREE – Online Self-Care Session – 02/12/21 Twitter CONTACT US Mullingar E.T.I. Ctr, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, County Westmeath N91 X012 email: info@westcd.ie Ph: 044-9348571