‘Bridging the Gap’ Training

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Through the delivery of several programmes KLP aims to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality aimed at working with the most disadvantaged and the hardest to reach in communities. The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP), targets; disadvantaged children and families, disadvantaged young people (aged 15-24), disadvantaged women, lone parents, new communities (including refugees and asylum seekers), people living in disadvantaged communities, people with disabilities, Roma, the unemployed, low-income workers/households, Travellers, the disengaged from the labour market (economically inactive). Small holders and their families are also recognised as a group that may present for upskilling in particular areas of ICT and will be able to avail of both programmes. KLP identified through 1-1 supports the emerging needs that were common to many people seeking employment. There was a ‘gap’ in engagement and pre formal education or training provision, where some participants find it useful to participate in customised training programmes, especially since COVID19. This bespoke training programme will seek to address those gaps. The ‘Bridging the Gap’ Training Programmes will have a number of modules. 1. The Personal Ongoing Development Module, this is an initiative designed by KLP, originally aiming to respond to emerging ‘soft skills’ development of individuals, underpinned by health and wellbeing. 2. The Fit2Work Platform Module, brings the participant through skills such as Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Interview Techniques and Writing Applications. Trainers offer guidance and support to complete CPD certified Excel and Word training programmes – essential skills for the future. 3. The Review your Revenue module delivers training to all individuals on how to register online for their Individual ROS accounts and Gov.ie accounts which is essential for the future as online services become mainstream. This programme trains people