This article is from page 12 of the 2011-10-25 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 12 JPG
THIRTY businesses and community groups exhibited at the launch of Clare Supported Employments’ 10year celebrations at the Temple Gate Hotel last Monday.
The event, which was supported by ACIST Skillnet, provided an op portunity for the public to learn more about local community groups and businesses and hear at first hand from employers who have successfully recruited through CSES and candidates/employees who have used the service to secure employment.
To mark the week of celebrations, the Clare Adult Guidance Service, Jobs Club and Patrick Mercie, Business Coach, held a series of workshops on career coaching, interview preparation, manual handling and training and education opportunities for adults. In addition, the service held open information sessions across the county. On Wednesday, CSES raised € 1,105 for Clare Crusaders at a fun table quiz at the Temple Gate Hotel.
CSES has built a strong reputation with Clare employers over the last decade. Team Leader Alice O’Carroll explained, “We have placed 26 people in employment in 2011 to the end of September. This is two more than the same time in 2010.”
Despite the current climate, placements have remained consistent since 2009. The service placed 34 people in 2009, plus an extra 19 people in short-term self-employment; 33 people were placed in 2010; and CSES expect to meet or exceed this figure in 2011.
Eilish Hatchett, with her husband Andrew, is currently setting up her business, The Pastry People, with the help of Clare Supported Employment Service.
In 2000, Eilish was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. A qualified chef, Eilish was 27 years old and had only just come back from Australia with Andrew. “I never thought I’d be diagnosed with MS, yet I wouldn’t be here today trying to start a new business if every moment before hadn’t happened exactly as it did,” says Eilish.
For further information on Clare Supported Employment Service, call 065 6844007 or email info@claresu pportedemployment.ie