County Wexford Community Workshop (New Ross) Ltd.
New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland
Telephone: ++ 353 51 440144 Fax: ++ 353 51 440199 E-Mail: cwcw@cwcw.ie
Providing Pre-School, Training, Sheltered Occupation, Day Activation and Residential Services to People with Disabilities
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HOMEPAGE
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TRAINING
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WORK EXPERIENCE
DURATION: 3 WEEKS
AIM:
The
aim of this module is to provide trainees with the skills and confidence to
prepare for and complete work experience of their choice and evaluate their
individual performance.
OBJECTIVES
On completion of this module, the trainee will be able to
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Prepare for Work Experience through the Preparation for Work module, IASN02 (Job seeking). |
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Complete Work Experience using the skills they learned while completing the Preparation for Work Module, through the objectives of module IASNO6 (Work Experience). |
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Evaluate Work Experience to the point where they can realise their capabilities to work at a real job and understand what improvements are needed. |
WEXFORD CONSORTIUM FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (W.C.S.E.)
Supported Employment is a Fás Employment Initiative that seeks to facilitate the employment of people with disabilities into the open labour market. Traditionally this has proved difficult due to lack of information and support for both the job seeker and potential employer.
This programme aims to improve on past experiences in this area by giving one to one support for the job seeker, but also going one step further by providing on the job coaching as required by the new employee in co-operation with the employer.
W.C.S.E. OFFERS
One to one employment guidance for the job seeker which includes:
Information on vacancies
CV and interview preparation
Guidance and support with career planning
Ongoing support whilst in employment
Assistance to employers in filling labour market vacancies by:
Offering enthusiastic job seekers
Individual support and information on labour market initiatives
Follow up employment support
Information on assistive technology and workplace equipment grants
W.C.S.E. is a county-wide project with job coaches available in the main towns of:
Enniscorthy
Wexford
New Ross
Gorey
For more information on Supported Employment, Click HERE