Trainers for Enterprise and Employment Support: Invite to Tender

Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company manages various programmes on behalf of various Government Departments and the EU for the collective benefit of the people and communities of North and East Mayo. We wish to compile a panel of trainers for our business start-up and employment supports under the Local and Community Development Programme. We are seeking expressions of interest and indicative costings from prospective trainers. Trainers should quote per programme and outline the programme content. Mayo North East is looking for suitably qualified person(s) who have experience of delivering training in any of the following areas:

Enterprise and Self-Employment

• Business Planning – for budding entrepreneurs to explore ideas and business plans.
• Business Start Up Training
• Employers Guide to HR and Employment Law
• Finance for the non financial manager
• Annual Returns, Taxation and VAT
• Sales and marketing
• Social Media and Internet marketing
• Selling skills and Customer Service
• PR – how to generate free publicity
• Health and Safety in the Workplace

General Training

• Computer Skills – basic computer skills, introduction to programming, web design, Photoshop and
• computer maintenance
• Preparation for Work Skills and Interview Preparation
• Personal Development
• Literacy and Career Guidance
• Retail
• Tourism, Catering and Hospitality skills
• Home Management and Nutrition
• Craft
• D.I.Y and maintenance skills
• Languages
• Group Development and Leadership Skills
• Sport and Leisure
• Horticulture

Tendering Guidelines:

The proposal submitted should include the following information:-

1. A profile of your company.
2. An outline of the training to be delivered. This should specify:-
- The content of each course to be delivered.
- Who is delivering each element of the programme (a short C.V. for each person should be included if not already included in the company profile).
- The materials to be used in the delivery of the programme
3. The overall cost of the course with an appropriate breakdown.
4. The duration of the course.
5. Details of how the course is to be certified and/or evaluated. (where applicable)
6. Details of reporting procedures.
7. References for work recently carried out, particularly in the small business environment.
8. All trainers who conduct training for Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate.

Expressions of interest to join our training panel marked ‘Trainers Panel’ can be sent electronically to Rita Hopkins: ritahopkins@mayonortheast.comby Friday, 18th May or by post to Rita Hopkins, Resource Worker, Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company, Lower Main Street, Foxford, Co Mayo.

Call Mayo North East on 094-9256745 for further information.

Mayo North East will engage in an open competitive process when selecting trainers who have expressed an interest in delivering any of their training programmes.

2.  TÚS SUPERVISOR for East Mayo:

Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company Is recruiting a TÚS SUPERVISOR for East Mayo

The TUS Scheme is a Community Work Placement that provides short-term quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed, while at the same time carrying out a broad range of services of benefit to the local community in a variety of community settings.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be:

·         continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and

·         In receipt of a Jobseekers Payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12  months (including Jobseekers Benefit), and

·         In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application.

Conditions of Work

Supervisors will be required to work 39 hours a week and a probationary period of at least six months will apply.  Initial contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and to the continued funding of TUS

The role will involve:-

·         The identification of work placements in community organisations and settings

·         Promotion and administration of the scheme

·         The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance

·         Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats

·         Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements

·         Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets

·         Delivery on work-specific training

·         Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of the communities

·         Other duties required for the orderly operation of the TUS Scheme  

Requirements:

Additional requirements 

Please forward a full CV and letter of application to: Monica O’Malley, CEO, Mayo North East LEADER Partnership, Lower Main St, Foxford, Co. Mayo. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Wednesday, 16th May, 2012. Further information on our website at www.mayonortheast.com

 Short listing of applicants will apply and a panel will be put in place for other TUS positions that may arise in the next 12 months.

3.  Mayo Folklore Local Training Initiative are now Recruiting:

The programme offers accredited I.T. training. Participants will have the opportunity to complete ECDL Core / FETAC Level 3/FETAC Level 4/ ECDL Advanced accredited Modules in IT. Programme Coordinators are responsible in assisting the learner to devise a personal learning plan to assist their progression to suitable further education or the labour market.  Placements are full time over a period of 11 months and trainees receive the basic FAS training allowance. A great opportunity to learn those computer skills that you wish you had!

Eligibility:

· Participating trainees must be over 16 and unemployed.

· Persons in receipt of the social welfare payment will receive the FÁS training allowance in lieu of their S/W/ payment.

· Persons not in receipt of a payment can participate on the programme but will not receive the FAS Training Allowance.

· The programme is free of charge to any eligible participant

Contact: Monica or Ann Marie on 0872131872 or mayofolklore@gmail.com

4. Goal to Work Sports Coach Training Programme: