PAUL Partnership

• Working directly with individuals to support them to access employment, enterprise, education and training programmes 
• Supporting local community-based organisations to develop and deliver social inclusion services and supports at a local level
• Building the capacity of individuals and communities to have a say in the policies and decisions and that affect the quality of life in their own communities

We implement programmes and actions across a number of areas, including: Community Development, Employment Support, Enterprise Support, Education and Lifelong Learning, Early Years.

We offer 2 types of CE scheme and the Tus initiative.

PAUL Partnership operates a CE Scheme, referred to as the Community Outreach Team (COT) which offers both employment and training opportunities to participants. COT participants work in a range of areas within PAUL Partnership and are supported to engage in education and training programmes.

We also offer a CE Childcare Training and Development Programme aimed at people interested in a career in childcare. Participants can gain a QQI qualification in childcare while gaining practical experience working in a childcare setting in the city or county.

We run the Tús initiative in Limerick City which is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. The work opportunities are to benefit the community and are provided by community and voluntary organisations in the area. Participants work in a wide variety of roles.

Local Adult Employment Service

The Midwest LAES is funded by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and clients are referred to the service through the DSP. The Midwest LAES provides supports to job seekers in the form of information, guidance and job-searching.

Referral by Department of Social Protection only.