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A NEW centre offering affordable office, meeting and training spaces has been established at the centrally located Clon Road Business Park in J Spay AvESe
Since it was set up in January, the Clare Training Resource Centre (CTRC) has attracted a wide range of user groups from across County OK
Currently running at the multi-pur- pose facility are employee training sessions, preparation for interview classes, a series of workshops fo- cusing on women and the economy and various local and national or- ganisation’s meetings. Users can also participate in classes in yoga, pilates, meditation, floral art, and a
range of other personal development programmes. Up-coming courses include exam revision for secondary students and interior design.
“Tightening budgets brought on by the economic recession have left many community organisations and businesses with little scope to invest in training space or meeting rooms,’ explained Lorraine Tracey, Training Centre Coordinator.
She continued, “We are offering an affordable and accessible, high qual- ity, multi-functional space. Our aim is to combine community values with a professional delivery. Rooms are set-up with equipment such as pro- jectors, flipcharts and whiteboards as needed and catering services can be arranged.”
Ms Tracey added that the new fa-
cility offered organisations and ind1- viduals the flexibility and opportu- nity to reserve space on a once-off or on a regular basis.
The CTRC is also currently pro- viding the space for the delivery of a range of courses on behalf of its parent company the Clare Family Resource Centre (CFRC).
The CFRC runs a FAS scheme with 21 Community Employment partici- pants providing a wide range of staff training including Basic Childcare Training, Highscope Training, Spe- cial Needs Training, Equal Oppor- tunities, First Aid, Arts and Crafts, Music and Drama, Manual Lifting and Handling and Health and Safety. Among the other courses delivered by the CTRC are Fire Prevention, Stay Safe Child Protection Pro-
gramme, HACCP food safety, and Personal and Social Development.
According to Maureen Keane, Manager of the Clare Family Re- source, “Staff training is a key ele- ment to the success and development of our staff and créche service.”
“We encourage and empower our Community Employment _partici- pants by providing these opportuni- ties leading to Certified Childcare Training Skills, personal develop- ment and employment. Providing a suitable training environment for staff is of utmost importance to us,” stated Ms Keane.
Trainers or groups interested in using the facilities may contact Lor- raine Tracey; Training Centre Coor- dinator; Tel: 065-6895458; Email: info @ctrc.ie.