Funding and Sponsorship

 

European Training Grants

EGF Training Grants pay fees for approved courses in private education and training companies. Approved courses lead to recognised qualifications that are relevant to pursuing employment in sectors where there are reasonable chances of getting a job or evidence of skills shortages.

In general, approved courses fall into two categories:

• courses recognised and accredited by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC); and,
• courses recognised and accredited by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC).

The maximum EGF Training Grant in the case of courses accredited by FETAC is €3,000. In the case of courses accredited by HETAC the maximum grant is €5,000. In all cases the grant is made payable to the institute, college, or company providing the training course. Before you can apply for an EGF Training Grant you will need to identify an approved training course that can be completed before Friday 8th June 2012.

If you wish to apply for an EGF Training Grant please complete the online application form available at www.egf.ie/tg. To complete this form you will need your EGF Eligibility Number provided in the notification letter sent to you by the Department of Education and Skills.

If you need assistance in completing this form please call the EGF Construction Contact Centre on their free phone number 1800 303550.

Candidates must have been made redundant from the Construction industry between 1July 2009 - 30 March 2010. The course must be completed by Friday 8 June 2012. Eligible courses from CMI include Health & Safety, Environmental, Management and any other course from CMI deemed relevent.

 

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Funding for the Unemployed

 

If you are currently unemployed, there are  two main bodies which provide funding/ assistance to the unemployed in Ireland; The Department of Social Welfare and FAS - Ireland's National Training and Employment Authority

 

Some of the students enrolling on CMI courses currently receive funding either from the Department of Social Welfare or FAS provided they meet certain criteria. The funding amount from Social Welfare or FAS can vary depending on the cost of the course . There is no guarantee that you will get funding and each applicant is reviewed directly with the appropriate person in these organisations. Should you be approved for funding, an employment officer  will then contact CMI and make arrangements for payment.

 

If you are unemployed and in receipt of social welfare payments it is advised that you firstly contact your local Social welfare office and set up a meeting with the local employment officer to discuss training and funding options. There is no guarantee however you will receive funding from Social welfare.

 

However, Social Welfare may offer you the Part-Time Education Option (PTEO) which allows you to keep your Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit and attend a part-time  course of education or training. Your local employmrent officer will be able to advise you of the terms and eligibility for the PTEO.

 

If you have no success with the Social Welfare then FAS may have a solution for you. In the case of FAS, the Local Employment Services operates through a network of Offices and outreach centres in 50 designated areas throughout Ireland. You must contact your local FAS Employment Services Officer to request that you wish to do a course at CMI. Eligible candidates must meet certain criteria as laid down by FAS. Please click here to find your local FAS Employment Service Office CMI are registered and quality approved by FAS (FAS id 903493)

 

Other Allowances & Funding for the Unemployed

 

Find out more about the range of other FAS Allowances and Funding Initiatives for Unemployed persons.

 

Company/Employer Sponsorship

 

If you are receiving sponsorship or funding from your employer , please indicate on your booking form so the relevant forms confirming your funding can be sent to you for completion. Once the completed booking form and company sponsorship form is received an invoice will be sent directly to your employer.

 

Payment Installment Plan

 

All course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time in which case a two payment installment plan is offered.  

Criteria: Only open to Unemployed or part-time workers. Evidence to be submitted by fax or email to CMI – accounts@cmi-ireland.com and approved by accounts at time of booking.