I've been involved in this initiative for the last couple of months, and I would recommend it. The candidates I have met have been stunning in their presentation and interview skills:
EPIC SUPPORTING NON-NATIONALS IN JOBS QUEST - Today sees the official launch of the EPIC programme, or Employment for People from Immigrant Communities. It is being run by Business in the Community Ireland and supported by the Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan. EPIC was set up to help legally resident EU and non-EU nationals get jobs in the Irish market in a wide range of areas - from childcare, to lab work, construction and customer service. BT is involved in giving EPIC trainees IT classes, while recruiter CPL takes care of mock interviews. The programme is currently available only in Dublin but it is hoped it will be rolled out nationwide during the year.
One trainee, Maria Bulz, moved here from Romania last year with 16 years experience as an administrative assistant. So far in Dublin she has worked as a cleaner, but now, thanks to EPIC, she is ready for office work. Ms Bulz says the course improved her language, computer and communication skills.
One trainee, Maria Bulz, moved here from Romania last year with 16 years experience as an administrative assistant. So far in Dublin she has worked as a cleaner, but now, thanks to EPIC, she is ready for office work. Ms Bulz says the course improved her language, computer and communication skills.
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