Training for Jobs in the Green Economy - Green Pathways Momentum Skills
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    Course details

    Green Pathways is a course which combines specialised environmental training, an accredited work experience module, a practical work placement, an applied learning project, ongoing support and post-delivery supports including job clubs. The programme caters for all age groups but will have a specific focus on the under 25's. Each participant will undertake a induction period; training involving 3 FETAC modules to include: Work Experience, Sustainable Development and Ecology and the Environment and a period of work placement. This programme aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies specifically related to finding employment in the green economy and within a range of ‘green’ work contexts. It is designed to suit people from a diverse range of educational backgrounds. The programme is eligible for those participants who wish to enter into green labour market, or re-direct their formative education towards green & sustainability routes. Applicants for this Momentum Programme must be unemployed for longer and be in receipt of Job seekers Allowance / Benefit or on the Live Register for longer. Eligibility must be confirmed by DSP Employment Services..

    Project Certification

    Certification details not specified

    Modules:

    • Ecology and the Environment
    • Sustainable Development 18X
    • Work Experience Momentum 2

    Requirements

    • Applicants must be 18 years or older. The programme caters for all age groups but will have a specific focus on Under 25s.
    • Functional literacy and numeracy skills. Those qualifying without leaving certificate NFQ 4 qualification must be able to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy through previous work/life experience.
    • Willingness to commit to the programme schedule, activities, assignments, work experience and support meetings. Functional literacy and numeracy and basic IT skills. Interest in environment and a ‘green’ career
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

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    About Momentum Skills

    MOMENTUM will fund the provision of free education and training projects to allow 6,500 jobseekers to gain skills and to access work opportunities in identified growing sectors. MOMENTUM will provide eligible jobseekers with

    • Access to a range of quality education and training projects
    • Links to identified job vacancies and employers
    • Work placement and support
    • Relevant industry and NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) Certification.

    MOMENTUM projects are designed to create a dynamic environment where talented and motivated people work together to make a difference in their lives and careers. This is an opportunity to unlock your talent, increase your skills, reveal your potential to employers and gain access to job vacancies.

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