South Kerry Local Employment Service supporting new opportunities for career progression

OVER the last 21 years The South Kerry Local Employment Service (LES) has provided career guidance and financial support which enabled those interested to access a wide range of education and training courses which greatly enhanced their access to sustainable employment. According to LES Manager Bridie Buckley, ”the training available covers a very broad range of areas and is aimed at meeting both the market demand for qualified staff as well as ensuring that people who are interested in undertaking training targeting specific careers are enabled to secure the relevant support to succeed”

The South Kerry LES and Jobs Club have helped thousands of people into paid employment by assisting them with their job search, providing relevant skills training, preparation of C.V’s, letters of applications as well as developing their interview skills” Bridie said. “We have funded or part-funded courses in the following sectors: Construction, Beauty, Healthcare, Childcare, Agriculture, Services Sector, Transport, Security etc. Whether it’s Guidance, Funding, Self-employment, Social Welfare Entitlements, we can help”

In order to see if you are eligible simply call into any of the South Kerry Development Partnership offices in Killorglin, Killarney, Cahersiveen or Kenmare and seek to speak with an LES representative.