South and East Cork Area Development (SECAD)
SECAD is offering a Free Course in Youghal for those thinking of self-enterprise and self-employment
“Am I Ready; Am I Right” (AIR²)
Starting Date: Starting Date is Monday 16th April. Course takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays for five weeks.
Day and Time: Mondays and Tuesdays 10 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Cumann na Daoine, 4 Catherine St., Youghal
Course content: Assessing if you are ready to start your own business, assessing the commercial viability of your ideas, business planning, marketing, legal and financial aspects of starting your own business.
To register for this course you must be signing on the live register.
For Further Information please contact: Gertrude Cotter, Development Officer, SECAD 021 – 4613432
This course is partially funded by the Department of Social Protection
Course: Time To Change
Starting Dates: SECAD will run at least 2 courses starting on 8th and 9th February
3 hours per week plus one to one support.
Duration of Course: 12 Weeks
Course Description
Time to Change is designed to help participants achieve their potential. The course is for anyone who wants to find employment, return to education or simply wants time do something different.
It is a practical course which will help participants realise their strengths, set and achieve goals and create new opportunities in their lives.
The training will be interesting, interactive and engaging. No previous education is required – just a sense of curiosity and an open mind.
It takes huge courage to come back to learning as a mature student. This course will provide a supportive and encouraging environment for adult learners.
Through encouragement and reflection, this programme will give participants the space to get back on track, so that they can continue to create the life they want.
Confidentiality is assured at all
How to Register: Drop in to our “Youghal Opportunities” morning at Cumann na Daoine on Wednesday 25th January 2012 at 10am-1PM.
OR
Register on Registration Day Wednesday 1st February 2012 also at Cumann na Daoine. The trainer will be present from 10am-1pm to answer any queries you may have.
This course is FREE
Event: ‘Youghal Opportunities’ Morning
Purpose of Event:
Aimed at people who are unemployed, seeking work, training or education or anyone interested in developing themselves further.
Find out more about our exciting course “Time to Change” that will help you achieve what you want to achieve (see details above)
Hear inspirational stories from our former course participants and be inspired to do something different with your life.
Hear inspirational guest speakers talk about our capacity as human beings to change.
Meet representatives of FAS/SOLAS, VEC, Dept. of Social Protection, SECAD SECADmature studentand relevant training bodies.
Venue: Cumann Na Daoine, 4 Catherine Street, Youghal on:
Wednesday 25h January 10.00 am-1.00 pm
Admission is FREE
Free Employment Supports in Youghal
SECAD continues to offer free, confidential one to one supports weekly at its offices in Cumann na Daoine in Youghal. Supports include:
Dealing with Change & Taking next steps Career Guidance & Redirection
Information on Benefits & Supports Return to Education/Training
CV Preparation & Interview Skills Self Employment Supports
For Further Information and to make an appointment contact Cumann na Daoine on 024 91900.
Other Upcoming SECAD courses
SECAD will run a course on Basic IT Skills and Online Access to Education and Work from February 2012. Details to be confirmed.
SECAD will also run a Start Your Own Business course from February 2012. Details to be confirmed.


