New Slí Workability Inishowen programme launches in September
From first aid to candle making, Slí Workability announces September programme
Slí WorkAbility’s newest programme for people aged 16 and over who identify as having a disability, or a need for additional support, has been announced.
The training programme, run by the award-winning social enterprise Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh, helps participants to learn and prepare for meaningful work.
Among the courses on offer is Office Ready with Slí, an eight-week practical programme designed to help participants develop workplace skills. The course covers office administration, communication, organisation, digital skills and working effectively as part of a team in an office environment.
Thrive with Slí offers a range of personal and professional development opportunities, including manual handling, first aid and other essential workplace training.
Those with a creative streak can take part in Craft with Slí, a relaxed six-week programme where participants learn to make their own candles and soaps in a supportive environment.
Design with Slí introduces participants to Canva, allowing them to create their own designs and personalise items such as mugs, T-shirts and keyrings.
For anyone interested in customer-facing roles, Retail with Slí covers key retail skills including customer service, stock handling, teamwork, communication and building confidence in a retail setting.
The programme also includes Study with Slí, which provides a calm, supportive study space for people completing online or self-directed learning who may need additional support to stay on track.
“All of our programmes are about letting everyone work at their own pace in a calm environment, with support when they need it,” Ciarán Gallagher, Slí WorkAbility Lead at Spraoi agus Spórt, said.
“Anyone living in Inishowen can sign up, we want to make it as easy as possible for people to grow, learn, and prepare for future opportunities.”
The project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Social Protection, and the European Union.
For more information and to enrol for a programme or book a drop-in, please contact [email protected] or call 0858601834.