Bonnet Project starts Thursday 7th November 2019
Therapeutic Horticulture Course October 2019
Thanks to Skillnet for the opportunity to participate in a Therapeutic Horticulture Course delivered by Caitriona Kelly from GIY in the Women’s Centre on the 30th and 31st of October. It was both informative and enjoyable and we look forward to including our garden in our community education programmes
We are currently taking name for a new Lead into Employment. Please see leaflet below for contact details and more information on the course.
Pathways to Employment places available see below for information
Pathways to Employment Certification
Congratulations to the Pathways to Employment group – funded by WWETB – on receiving certificates towards a QQI major award
Front row: Maureen Tobin, Pathways to Employment (LTI) Coordinator, Breda Murphy, Women’s Centre Coordinator and Christina Sinnott QQI Facilitator
Spaces still available in the following Autumn Programme in the Women’s Centre
Pathways to Employment starts Monday 9th September
Health & Wellbeing startsTuesday 10th September
Lead into Employment starts end of September
See leaflets below for information and contact details
Delighted to receive support for our Women’s History Project from Creative Ireland Waterford. Look out for our new and improved Waterford women exhibition in 2020!
Community Education Programmes starting September 2019 in the Women’s Centre
In addition to the above the Women’s Centre in Partnership with WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology) will begin delivery of a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Community Studies in September 2019
The Certificate in Community Studies introduces the theory and practice of community education and development. Practical participative methodologies supports the development of skills in group work, facilitation and community development. Reflective practice and personal development supports the recognition of existing skills and helps identify areas for development. This programme is delivered over one year and progression is possible to the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Education programme in WIT.
Module 1: Personal Effectiveness for Community Work 10 credits
Module 2: Group Work and Facilitation Skills 10 credits
Module 3: Community Development 10 credits
Entry requirements:
Actively working in community & voluntary sector
Interviews will be conducted prior to acceptance
For more information contact Kate: katenccwnwaterford@gmail.com or Breda: bredanccwnwaterford@gmail.com or telephone: 051-351918
Women’s Centre recipients of Tesco Blue Token Community Fund
A big thank you to Tesco Store Manager Andrew and Community Champion Susan for a cheque for
€381.84. Presented in the Women’s Centre to Treasurer, Eleanor Murphy, Coordinator Breda Murphy and Management Member Ann Fitzgerald.