Archives: 2016

Momentum: A Seasoned Supporter

Since 2007 Momentum has really demonstrated their commitment to diversity by being a loyal partner to our Ready for Work programme, offering work and employment opportunities to some of our most marginalised job seekers. In all 31 clients have done work placements in Momentum stockroom and cleaning roles, and 13 people have taken up employment

Indeed: The Perfect Job Search

Indeed, a company that is becoming invaluable to online job searchers, has provided 5 workshops for EPIC participants this year, sharing tips on online job seeking with over 70 clients. Aaron Doran has been lead trainer and guest speakers have included: Giulia Ojetti, Martin Rolfs, Anna Rinella and Nathalie Flemig. Indeed have presented on top

KPMG: Making Mentoring Matter

Since 2010 KPMG has supported EPIC clients through a specialist Financial Services Mentoring Programme. A significant number of our immigrant jobseekers have backgrounds in accountancy and finance but are not able to secure work in Ireland and face many challenges establishing themselves within their chosen sector. Specialist mentoring by volunteers in KPMG helps to overcome

Accenture: showing how volunteer leadership increases impact

Accenture started supporting our EPIC programme in 2014 and it is a great partnership with very positive impacts on both sides. In Accenture the work is led by the dynamic quartet of Patrizia Uccheddu, Laura Lopez, Ana Arnes and Francesca Laterza who do a fantastic job organising and encouraging volunteers. Their leadership has made this

Tesco: Showing Every Little Really Does Help with Employment

Tesco have been a member and a dedicated supporter of work placements for many years. 2016 was no different. The management and staff have been extremely welcoming to all our work placements candidates. This year candidates undertook placements in Tesco Fleet Street, Jervis Shopping Centre and Parnell Street. Gavin Hennessy Career LEAP Project Manager notes

M&S: A Flagship for Employment

M&S continue to be the flagship company for BITCI’s Ready for Work programme. In 2016, across Mary Street and Grafton Street stores, M&S have taken on 14 people for work experience to boost their confidence and experience and to get a valuable reference at the end. These people have come

Workday: A New Supporter for the Employment Programmes

Workday are a fast growing, energetic and positive IT company who have recently started to support our Employment Programmes. In 2016 they have had two big impacts; building job seeking skills for over 40 unemployed people and providing a high quality work experience placement. Workday hosted two well-attended workshops in their lovely new offices

Business Action on Employment: A Success Story from Sodexo

How Tony’s success story started: BITCI’s Ready for Work programme Tony had been looking for work for over 4 years when he was referred to Business in the Community Ireland. As well as handing out CVs to various employers, he completed a number of training courses to improve his employability,but he reaped little benefit from