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Employment/Training initiative
As a project we carry out audits of local people’s employment/training needs/options. Trained residents go door to door talking to residents. Over the last two years we have secured jobs on the construction site and apprenticeships with Dublin City Council. We are now preparing people for the new round of jobs that will emerge from phase two construction. We have lined up training for the coming year, including safe pass, construction skills, retails, sports and leisure, etc.
Resourcing/Supporting local services and new initiatives
We are involved in the co-ordinating and networking of community based projects that benefit families living in Fatima and the immediate areas. There are up to twenty such initiatives that we are involved in resourcing, i.e. chairing, providing admin/finance support, HR support, running/co-ordinating events, including festivals, older people’s projects, intercultural work, etc.
Community Digital Project (open access IT project)
Through funding from the Women’s Equality Initiative, we employ two local women to provide open access to the IT facilities for local people including computers, internet access, email etc. Two evening sessions are held weekly and are there is a very good take up by local residents. We hope to develop this initiative with the Digital Hub.
Participation on Integrated Structures – Local/National
As a project we have engaged with other initiatives across the canal communities and have developed links with International groups who have given us insights into their work and have provided space for exchange programmes. This work is spread out among our staff and our volunteers. The levels of involvement vary and are subject to our capacity and the strategic importance attached.
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