Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Irish Government, dedicated to maximising the competitiveness of Irish business. Click on the link and learn more about enterprise training for your business to boost your innovation capacities, among other skills. Discover how to enhance your career mobility and progress as an individual.
EQUAL Ireland is an NGO charitable trust formed in 2001. It provides degrees and courses that are accessible, affordable and online and that offer flexibility to a wide range of underrepresented groups across Ireland.
Youthreach works for the personal development, training and education of young people aged 16-20 who left school early. Youthreach helps these groups with guidance, training, work experience and qualifications in a safe and supportive environment.
The Youthreach YES Training Centre offers programmes such as Communications for Living, Employability Skills, Literacy and Numeracy Support and Manual Handling.
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programmes for young people up to 30 years old.
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European network of employment services.
Intreo is the Irish Public Employment Service (PES). It offers jobseekers and employers practical, tailored employment services and support, including financial support, disability support, job searching, and more. The organisation works to help match supply and demand on the labour market through its services, placement, and active supports at local, national and European level.
Young Voices is a programme that offers ongoing opportunities for young people from age 16 to 30 who have an interest in change making.
The project offers young people aged 16 to 30 training, apprenticeship programmes or practical assistance to set up a new business.
SOLAS is the state agency that oversees the building of a Further Education & Training (FET) sector in Ireland, developing skills to fuel Ireland’s future. Click the link to find traineeships, apprenticeships and programmes to develop your skills.
Europass provides free tools that make your competences and qualifications visible and understandable across Europe and beyond. Moreover, on the Europass platform you will find not only learning and job opportunities throughout Europe but also country-specific contact details and information on learning and working abroad. The Europass tools are your gateway to learning and working at home and abroad.
The Care Alliance works to enhance the quality of life for family carers. They support member organisations in their direct work with family carers through the provision of information, developing research and policy, sharing resources, and instigating opportunities for collaboration. Their website offers information about the different resources you can benefit from.
One Family is an organisation that helps families to achieve social, financial and legal equalities. Their mission is to ensure a positive future for all members of one-parent families in Ireland. Their website offers more information.
Age & Opportunity provides opportunities for older people to be more active, visible, creative, more connected and confident. Their website offers information about their initiatives and how you can benefit from them.
The National Childcare Scheme offers financial support to parents for childcare costs. This scheme aims to improve child outcomes, reduce poverty, support labour activation, and reduce childcare costs. It includes comprehensive care for both pre-school and school-age children, emphasising its immense scope and complexity. Their website offers information about the scheme and how to apply.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
gov.ie - Apply for a European Health Insurance Card in Ireland (www.gov.ie)
Transgender Equality Network Ireland advocates to ensure that policy development and legislative reform reflect the positive recognition of trans inclusion, rights and equality. Their website offers more insight into their range of support services aiming to increase the wellbeing of trans people and their families by providing support that mitigates common experiences of isolation, misunderstanding and exclusion.
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is Ireland’s national human rights institution and national equality body, tasked with protecting and promoting human rights and equality in Ireland, and encouraging a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding. Their website offers information on your rights and how to claim on the Commission’s work.
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) investigates or mediates claims of unlawful discrimination under equality legislation. The WRC can award an order for equal pay and up to 3 years of pay arrears. Their website offers information about how to make a claim under equality legislation and provides also resources regarding your employment and making sure your rights and pay are equal to your co-workers.