1. Galway City Partnership The Tús Initiative in association with June 2013 Tús Galway City

2. Welcome Schedule for this morning is as follows…  Registration  Tús Information Session  Local Employment Service Network  Questions and Answers  Appointments Tús Galway City

3.  About Galway City Partnership (GCP)  What is the Tús Initiative?  Community groups  Types of community work placements  Garda Vetting  LES Information  Next Steps  Questions & Answers Introduction Tús Galway City

4. Mission Statement ‘To tackle disadvantage and social exclusion, with particular emphasis on those currently, or in danger of becoming long-term unemployed. To enhance their capacity to contribute fully to social and economic development.’ [For further information please visit www.gcp.ie]www.gcp.ie About Galway City Partnership? Tús Galway City

5.  Tús is an activation initiative for those who are unemployed and on the live register  The programme is designed to actively involve those who are long-term unemployed with community work  The goal is to help long-term unemployed to maintain and develop skills and abilities while benefiting local communities What is the Tús Initiative? Tús Galway City

6.  Participants work 19 ½ hours per week.  Period is for 52 weeks.  Participant cannot re-participate on Tús for 3 years.  Participants will be entitled to 8% of total hours worked for annual leave - 10 ½ days in the 12 month period.  Payment is made directly to participant’s bank account.  Secondary benefits as per usual assessment. Essential Details Tús Galway City

7.  Full personal rate of JA plus €20 = €208.00 per week  Plus increase for a qualified adult max €124.80  €29.80 in respect of each qualified child  You may receive half rate qualified child increase if a part-time parent  Full rate of €208 payable without any reduction for persons aged under 25 Rates of Payment Tús Galway City

8.  Employment with GCP and participation in supporting the community  An opportunity to develop skills and interests  The possibility of improving employment prospects  Networking opportunities  A chance to engage in a potentially rewarding and enjoyable community experience How will participants benefit from involvement with Tús? Tús Galway City

9.  Community work is about empowering groups to work together to bring about change in their local communities to achieve social inclusion for all.  There are over 270 community groups listed in the Draft Community Database on the Community Work page at www.gcp.iewww.gcp.ie  GCP promotes and supports the building of a strong and healthy community culture in the city. Community Groups Tús Galway City

10.  Administration  Maintenance  Community Event Work  Driving  Information Technology  Roaming Teams Work Placement Opportunities Tús Galway City

11.  Promoting the Irish language  Sport related work  Youth work/Childcare  Personal assistant  The general development of valuable positions with community groups [Note: Some types of employment will require Garda Vetting] Further Examples of Work Placements Tús Galway City

12. Garda Vetting  Garda Vetting is a means of protecting vulnerable members of our community  Galway City Partnership complies with Garda Vetting as a standard element of the Clearance process  Instructions on how to complete Garda Vetting Form attached to GV form included in information pack  Should you have any queries or concerns, a designated member of the Tús Team will talk to you in strict confidence Tús Galway City

13. Completing Garda Vetting Form  Use ballpoint pen only  Leave no blank spaces  If is doesn’t apply-enter N/A  List all address from birth to present  Start with the earliest and finish with current address  Include all foreign addresses  Important: do not leave any gap in years Tús Galway City

14. Completing Garda Vetting Form  If you have a court conviction you must enter YES  Otherwise enter NO  Cannot remember precise details give a summary of the offence and outcome  Non Court offences and pending prosecution to be listed  Write Tús in the applied for position in Declaration  Sign and date the section Declaration of Applicant  Print name in block capitals underneath signature.  Place GV form in envelope – bring to your next appointment Tús Galway City

15. Court Appearance Tús Galway City

16. Incorrect Example House Number StreetTownCountyPost Code CountryYear From Year To 15Main Street AthenryCo. Galway N/AIreland19801990 23Shop Street TuamCo. Galway N/AIreland19922000 Reason for failure: Two unaccounted years (gap in years) – 1990 to 1992 You must have no ‘gap’ in years from time of birth to the present Tús Galway City

17. Correct Example  Places of residence clearly identified  No Gap in years House Number StreetTownCountyPost Code CountryYear From Year To 15Main Street AthenryCo. Galway N/AIreland19801990 23Shop Street TuamCo. Galway N/AIreland19902000 7Renmore Road Galway N/AIreland2000Present

18. Local Employment Service Network Galway City Partnership

19. Our Offices  Ballybane - Ballybane Community Resource Centre  Bohermore – 122 Bohermore, Galway  City Centre – Galway Peoples’ Resource Centre, St Clare’s Walk, Merchants Road, Galway  Westside – Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, Galway

20. Our Aim The aim of the service is to provide a free, confidential, information, guidance and support service to long term unemployed people who wish to return to work, education or training

21. Information Officer  Introduction to the Service  CV Preparation and Interview Skills  Welfare to Work Schemes and Initiatives  Education/ Training opportunities  Job Vacancies  Referral Services

22. Mediator  Help the Job-seeker with Career Planning  Explore and discuss options that would suit their personal circumstances  Identify appropriate Training / Educational opportunities that would help them to obtain work  Help with CV preparation and Interview Skills  Referral service

23. What should I do now?  Register with us today  Fill in the CV template or attach your CV to it  Give it back to Tús Team Leader at your next meeting  Make an appointment to see us when you are ready

24.  Allocation of appointment times to return to GCP  Profile creation and preferred job type assessment  Community work placements will be offered subject to the matching of your skills, abilities and interests with community group needs  Your further engagement with GCP will be encouraged as will be the exploration of supports offered by other education and training providers Next Steps Tús Galway City

25. Thanks!  The Tús Team would like to thank each of you for coming along to our information day today.  We look forward to working with you…  Members of the Tús Team would be delighted to answer any questions you may have… Tús Galway City

26. Tús Contact Details (office hours) Tony Buckley: tbuckley@gcp.ietbuckley@gcp.ie Or mobile: 086-7707457 Sean Lynch: slynch@gcp.ieslynch@gcp.ie Or mobile: 086-7707430 John Mc Cullough: jmccullough@gcp.iejmccullough@gcp.ie Or mobile: 086-8537434 Pamela Rahilly: pamela@gcp.iepamela@gcp.ie Or mobile: 087-9939328 Charlie Currie: charlie@gcp.iecharlie@gcp.ie GCP Telephone: (091) 773466 Tús Galway City June 2013