Waterford Leader Partnership

Local Employment Service and Failte Ireland Bar Skills Training in Carrick on Suir

The Local Employment Service, in conjunction with Failte Ireland recently organized a Bar Service Skills Training Programme in Carrick-on-Suir (April – June, 2009). This valuable training programme also received some support from the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP – co-ordinated by Waterford Leader Partnership Ltd.)

Failte Ireland “Return to Work” programmes are the first step on the road to working in the exciting and challenging tourism and hospitality industry. Failte Ireland’s highly skilled instructor, Margaret Hayes (along with other Failte Ireland Colleagues who delivered other training elements) provided the participants with key skills in their quest for employment in the areas of cash handling; draught dispense system; service of spirits; bar food service; legal aspects; glassware; service of bottled beers; cocktails and hot drinks.

Training was held in the Carraig Hotel and the participants now have the new skills and confidence to apply for a wide variety of locally based, flexible jobs in a range of sectors within the tourism and hospitality industry. With many visitors visiting the area each year, the opportunity to up-skill those interested in working in the exciting Tourism industry is invaluable.

The LES is a free and confidential service for job seekers (in receipt of Social Welfare) offering a wide range of supports, including CV preparation; assistance with Job Applications & Interview Preparation. The LES also supports job-seekers with training needs (including securing places on Training Programmes  - including FAS courses). Forthcoming Training opportunities for the remainder of 2009 include Workcoaching; Customer Service & Career Planning; IT (Basic & Intermediate & Spreadsheets); Traditional Stonewall Building. Contact the LES @ 051-649516 for further information.