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LAOIS PARTNERSHIP COMPANY was formed in 2008 to offer one unified structure for the delivery of economic, social and cultural services to small businesses, community groups and individuals in County Laois. This work is largely delivered through: The Rural Development Programme (previously LEADER), the Local Community Development Programme (previously LDSIP), as well as a number of other complementary programmes.
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‘Operation Career Transformation’; Closing date for Applications, Fri 9th March
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On Wednesday last ‘Operation Career Transformation’ was launched by Laois Partnership in the Parish Centre, Portlaoise. This exciting new programme is being run in conjunction with Harmonics, Ireland’s Leading Career Management company. There was a great turn out for the two hour interactive workshop which was facilitated by John Fitzgerald, Managing Director of Harmonics.
Applications are welcomed for those who wish to attend this 4 month programme, there is a limited number of places (12) and the closing date for applications is the Friday the 9th March at 5pm.
If you have any queries please call Sharon Blackie in Laois Partnership on 057 8661900.
To download an application form, click here…..
career transformation · career transition · john fitzgerald · laois partnership · rising from redundancy
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Laois Partnership: Launch of “Operation Career Transformation”
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John Fitzgerald; MD of Harmonics who will be delivering the "Operation Career Transformation" programme in Laois
Laois Partnership is launching a new and exciting programme called ‘Operation Career Transformation’ on the 29th of February at 11.30 a.m.in the Parish Centre in Portlaoise.
This unique programme will run for 4 months and will be based in Portlaoise. There will be 12 places (interviews will be held to select participants). This is a great opportunity for individuals whose jobs have been made redundant, or now find themselves unable to get work in the industry the have built their career in – this programme will give them much needed career direction..
The Partnership has engaged the services of Harmonics, Irelands’ leading ‘Career Transition’ company to run the pilot programme. Their Managing Director John Fitzgerald will be interviewed on the Will Faulkner Show on MR3 this week where he will be talking about the programme:-
Date: Wednesday 29nd February
Time: 11:30am
Venue: Parish Hall, Portlaoise.
For more information on this initiative, click here…….
Career Management and Transitioning · Harmonics · john fitzgerald · Operation career transformation · rising from redundancy
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Laois Partnership: Facilitators required for Ageing with Confidence Programme
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Ageing with Confidence Programme Facilitators Required
Laois Partnership was formed in 2008 to offer one unified structure for the delivery of economic, social and cultural services to small businesses, community groups and individuals in County Laois. This work is largely delivered through: The Rural Development Programme (previously LEADER), the Local Community Development Programme (previously LDSIP), as well as a number of other complementary programmes.
Laois Partnership is seeking quotations from facilitators qualified to deliver the Ageing with Confidence Programme. This programme will be delivered in three locations in 2012: Abbeyleix, Mountrath and Portlaoise.
If you are interested in quoting for this work, please forward the following information to orlaomeara@laoispartnership.ie
- Quotation – to co-facilitate a twenty hour Ageing with Confidence Programme, inclusive of travel and vat in Abbeyleix or Mountrath or Portlaoise. Please specify location(s) for which you are quoting
- Resumé, outlining your skills set, your areas of expertise and your qualifications
- Current tax clearance certificate
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Launch of MidlandsIreland.ie: Portlaoise Heritage Hotel – Jan 26th
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A major campaign to brand the Midlands as a destination for enterprise, tourism, learning and living will be launched by the Midland Regional Authority (MRA), Laois County Council and Laois Chamber of Commerce on January 26th, 2012.
The brand MidlandsIreland.ie is promoted through a dedicated website, facebook, twitter, and through organisations such as, Chambers of Commerce, Business Forums, Local Authorities and local businesses. The strategic goal is to develop and market a distinctly unique image and identity for the region that will attract investment and economic activity to the region as well as strengthening and sustaining rural communities in order to complement urban centres, and contribute to the distinct identity of the region.
MidlandsIreland.ie will be officially launched in Laois at a function in the Heritage Hotel on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 7pm.
As part of the launch, local businesses will be give the opportunity to showcase their products. If you have available work / produce which you would be interested in exhibiting at the launch please email Sarah Morgan (smorgan@midlands.ie).
When replying to Sarah it would be helpful if you could:
- attach an image of the work you propose / description of produce,
- detail the dimensions / area you require for display,
- In the case of food producers, please note that the hotel may request you to produce a copy of your insurance indemnity.
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DIVERSIFICATION OPTIONS FOR FARMERS: SEE WHAT HAS WORKED ACROSS THE COUNTRY
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Laois Partnership is holding a public meeting to outline options and supports for those looking to diversify their farm business/ establish a new rural business.
Hear about new business opportunities in the area
See nationwide case studies of businesses from around the country that have successfully applied for Rural Development (LEADER) Funding
Laois Partnership staff will be on hand to discuss eligibility of potential projects
You will also have an opportunity to hear about/ sign up for our new initiative to provide free specialist support to assist with the preparation of your business plan.
THIS IS A MUST FOR ANYONE WITH A NEW BUSINESS IDEA IN LAOIS – NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL FOCUS ON DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS.
AN ADDITIONAL MEETING FOCUSING ON GENERAL RURAL BUSINESS STARTUPS WILL FOLLOW SOON.
Wednesday 25th January at 08:00pm
Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise
Contact Laois Partnership (057 8661900) to book a place.
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Mulhall Family in Coolanowle, Co. Laois win Georgina Campbell Farmhouse of the year award
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Jimmy and Bernadine Mulhall of Coolanowle Country House – Ballickmoyler, Co Laois have added to their already impressive list of awards by winning the Georgina Campbell Farmhouse of the year award for 2012.
Jimmy and Bernadine have worked with Laois Partnership (Laois LEADER) over the years to diversify their farm and to develop the Coolanowle Organic Brand.
Coolanowle Country House combines an organic farm, B&B (with hotel-standard rooms – and self catering accommodation ), meals based on their own meats, fruit and vegetables, online produce sales and holistic treatments.
A recent addition to the wider farm enterprise is a farm shop which opened in late 2010. The farm shop is, in many ways, the final piece in the jigsaw and Coolanowle Organics is now able to offer quality assurance through all stages of the life cycle of their products; literally from farm to fork.
To view a short video clip telling the story of Coolanowle’s relationship with Laois Partnership, click here……
Ballickmoyler · coolanowle · farm diversification · georgina campbell farmhouse award · laois farm accommodation · mulhall · organicmeat.ie
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Downtown Portlaoise: Initiative to support local traders in Laois
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Downtown Portlaoise was set up to represent, organise, promote and market the Retail & Associated Trade in Portlaoise town centre. Laois Partnership has provided funding to support this initiative.
Please support them by shopping local.
To follow Downtown Portlaoise on Facebook, click here….
Christmas market · Downtown Portlaoise · Portlaoise Traders · Shop Local
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Laois Partnership: 24 Week Start Your Own Business Training Programme for the unemployed
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Are you unemployed and would like to start a small business but don’t know how to get started?
LAOIS PARTNERSHIP COMPANY in conjunction with FÁS & the Department of Social Protection is providing a 24 Week Start Your Own Business Training Programme for the unemployed.
This programme offers practical training, coaching and mentoring for participants. Upon completion you will have developed a business plan, established a network and a clear understanding of what is involved in undertaking your venture. This is a 24 week programme.
The following will be covered:-
- Business Planning & Marketing
- Financial Planning & HR for small businesses
- Social Media & Health & Safety for small businesses
For information on this programme please call Michelle Tierney on 087 3723459.
The course will commence in January 2011.
To download our flyer, click here……
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Laois Year of Craft: Meet the Craft Makers in Abbeyleix Library
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DEDICATION: An Exhibition of four of Ireland's finest Craft makers in Abbeyleix Library
Abbeyleix Library
Friday November 11th, 11.30am
Laois Year of Craft present a unique opportunity to hear the four craft makers from the wonderful craft exhibition, Dedication, at Abbeyleix library talk about their craft. In a facilitated discussion David Comerford (Wood Turner), Maeve Coulter (textile artist), Helena Malone(Jeweller) and Edyta Syzmanska (Ceramicist) will talk about their career, work process and aesthetic.
A last chance to see the exhibition and engage with the exhibitors and their work.
Facilitated by freelance arts and crafts consultant Cornelia McCarthy, Meet the Makers promises to be an insightful, engaging and educational morning.
To Download our brochure detailing other events over the autumn/ winter, click here…….
More Information on the Exhibitors:
DAVID COMERFORD
From Kilkenny and working since 1987 David is a self-taught wood artist, who works mainly with native and naturalised Irish timbers. His work comprises of both functional ware such as salad bowls and platters and one-off gallery pieces. David’s gallery pieces have a great sense of antiquity and ceremony. He decorates each piece with his own unique texturing which he has developed over the years to help him achieve the desired effect and atmosphere. www.davidcomerford.net
MAEVE COULTER (work pictured above)
Maeve Coulter trained as a printmaker and textile artist in the Limerick School of Art and Design. She works in both disciplines often combining print with fabric and stitching. Her recent work references the tradition of quilt making; of re-using fabrics from our everyday lives to create something new. She explores the notion of domesticity and home-making, our sense of identity and belonging. www.maevecoulter.com
HELENA MALONE
Laois native Helena is an innovative designer and maker of precious jewellery. Helena changed career from a finance and literature background in 2003 and trained in traditional Jewelley skills in Kilkenny. Helena creates and displays collections from her public studio in the centre of Portlaoise. As a goldsmith she works in all precious metals, unusual stones and pearls and promotes the recycling and re-using of a clients existing jewellery. www.helenamalone.ie
EDYTA SZYMANSKA
Working mainly with clay, sculptress Edyta Szymanska creates both small figurative pieces and large scale art. Her work is concerned with the human figure, interpreted through colour, texture and form, using the figure as the vehicle through which to express beauty, line and grace. Her medium is principally clay and, more recently, steel.
www.artsculpture.eu
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