Republic of Ireland (R.O.I)
programmes

People 1st set up in the Republic Of Ireland (R.O.I) in 2015 and we have 3 main offices in Co. Donegal: Letterkenny, Dungloe and Buncrana, with additional outreach offices in Killbegs, Dunfanaghy, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Ballybofey.

We deliver two employability programmes:

Intreo Partner National Employment Service – delivered on behalf of the DEASP as a supply chain partner of Seetec Ireland. We provide job seekers with the employment assistance and advice services needed to establish financial independence, whether that be fulltime employment or training.
MEAS project is a FREE programme to help Migrants living in Donegal with Employability, Social Inclusion, Improve English Language and into Employment or Educational Training.We promote the social values of equality, diversity, inclusiveness and empathy, enabling our clients to become part of their local communities.

National Employment Service (NES)

We deliver the Intreo Partner National Employment Service in communities across Donegal.

We provide job seekers with the employment assistance and advice services needed to establish financial independence, whether that be full-time employment or training.

The Intreo Partner National Employment Service (NES) is a service provided under contract to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

If you are a jobseeker, receiving a jobseeker’s payment from Intreo, you may be referred to this service to access ‘in-employment’ support services, access to training and to develop job seeking skills.

What does Intreo do for you:

provides you with an income support while you are jobseeking
helps you achieve financial independence by helping you to get a job or start a business
provides you with any relevant income supports when you gain employment or self-employment

Whatever your career goals, the National Employment Service will provide you with the opportunity to realise your full potential. You will work one-to-one with a dedicated Employment Advisor. This personalised support will be tailored to meet your needs.

Your NES journey

Your Employment Advisor – supporting you in achieving your goals
Your Personal Progression Plan – updated throughout your time on the service
Help with your CV – we will work with you to improve your CV and your job search skills
Your Employment Advisor – supporting you in achieving your goals
Online Resources – your Employment Advisor will help you gain access
Your Employer Services team – will advise you of roles that may be of interest to you
Your Back to Work plan – we can support you with some back to work costs such as workwear, uniforms or initial travel costs
Continued support – we will keep in touch with you while you are in work.

Our Employment Advisors will help you overcome challenges and open doors to opportunities. We’ll help you on your journey into work.

There are certain conditions you must fulfil when receiving your Jobseekers payment:

you must be available and genuinely seeking full time work
you must avail of services and supports that the DSP provide for you in your search for full-time work
One of these supports is the Intreo Partner- National Employment Service and your participation is mandatory.

Your obligations

You must attend your scheduled appointments and engage with the Intreo Partner National Employment Service
Failure to do so could result in a loss of your entitlement to a Jobseeker’s payment by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
You must inform your local Intreo of any change of circumstances in your household composition, your income, your employment status, your availability for work or your fitness to work. Such changes could result in an increase or decrease in your jobseeker’s support.

Part Time Work and Part Time Students:

If you are a part-time worker you should advise your Employment Advisor of your work pattern in order to schedule your appointments to take account of work commitments

If you are currently participating with one of the Part Time Education Schemes e.g. Part Time Springboard, you should advise your Employment Advisor of any course commitments when arranging appointments. You must continue to engage with the service.
While you are on the NES, if you take up a TUS or CE position you are still required to participate in the programme and attend appointments as well as continuing to look for full-time employment.

Self-Employed Workers

If you are currently self-employed but working on a part-time basis, you should advise your Employment Advisor of your work pattern in order to schedule your appointments to take account of work commitments
If you are currently self-employed and working on a full time basis and therefore, unable to engage, you should inform your local Intreo office and schedule a review of your Jobseeker’s payment.

MIGRANT EMPLOYMENT ADVICE & SUPPORT (MEAS)

The MEAS project (Migrant Employment Advice & Support) is a FREE programme to help Migrants living in Donegal with Employability, Social Inclusion, English Language skills and support them to progress into Employment or Educational Training. It promotes the social values of equality, diversity, inclusiveness and empathy, enabling our clients to become part of their local communities. Please feel free to view our latest MEAS flyer by clicking here

The People 1st MEAS team is headed up by experienced and dedicated Project Manager Penny Brennan. With her drive for empowerment and positive change, Penny has made her mark in various impactful roles over the years. For four years, she served as an Employment Advisor on the WISE (Women’s Integration Skills & Employment) program, where her mission was crystal clear: support women back into the workplace. Penny not only enhanced their employability but also helped them secure full-time employment. She’s a true confidence builder, focusing on personal development and nurturing the social skills needed for a successful return to work. In the last year, Penny took on the vital role of a Family Liaison Officer on the Community Family Support Programme, providing valuable support to families throughout Northern Ireland.

Currently, Penny shines as the Project Manager of the MEAS program. Her dedication knows no bounds as she assists migrants and non-nationals arriving in Ireland. She’s all about helping them improve their English language skills and boosting their employability, ultimately guiding them toward meaningful employment. Penny is also a fantastic connector, introducing migrants to cultural and community groups.

Our Migrant English classes are very popular in Donegal

English class as part of our MEAS migrant programme in Donegal

The People 1st team with our cultural morning group as part of the MEAS programme.

Cultural Workshop with the MEAS team and many different nationalities

Our two MEAS team members, Penny (left) and Kasia (right)

MEAS provides a FREE:

Dedicated Employment Advisor
CV Preparation
Job Applications
Interview Skills
Conversational English Classes
Cultural Workshops
Introduction to Community Groups
Access to Training and Educational Opportunities

For more Information contact Penny in our Letterkenny office or your local MEAS Advisor

Donegal North/Letterkenny Penny 086 145 2250
Donegal West – Kasia 086 145 2249

This Project is co-funded by The Irish Government and The European Union as part of The Employment, Inclusion, Skills, and Training programme 2021-2027

Projekt MEAS to BEZPŁATNY program pomagający migrantom mieszkającym w Donegal w znalezieniu zatrudnienia, w Integracji społecznej, doskonaleniu języka angielskiego, szkoleniu oraz pomocy w znalezieniu pracy.

Promujemy takie wartości społeczne, jak: równość, różnorodność i empatia, umożliwiając naszym klientom stanie się częścią ich lokalnych społeczności.

Dedykowanych Doradców Zatrudnienia
Przygotowanie CV
Pomoc w wypełnianiu formularzy aplikacyjnych
Szkolenia w przeprowadzaniu rozmów kwalifikacyjnych
Zajęcia z konwersacji w języku angielskim
Warsztaty z wiedzy o kulturze irlandzkiej
Wprowadzenie na temat dostepnych localnie grup społecznych
Dostęp do szkoleń i możliwości edukacyjnych

Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, skontaktuj się z lokalnym doradcą MEAS:

Donegal North (Północna część Donegalu) / Letterkenny 086 145 2250

Donegal South (Południowa część Donegalu ) 086 145 2252

Donegal West (Zachodnia część Donegalu) 086 145 2249

Ten projekt jest współfinansowany przez rząd Irlandii i Unię Europejską w ramach programu Zatrudnienie, integracja, umiejętności i szkolenia 2021-2027

Проєкт MEAS — це БЕЗОПЛАТНА програма, мета якої допомагати з працевлаштуванням або навчанням, а також соціальною інтеграцією і вдосконаленням англійської мови мігрантам, що проживають у графстві Донегол.

Ми підтримуємо такі соціальні цінності, як рівність, різноманіття, та емпатія та допомагаємо нашим клієнтам стати частиною своєї місцевої спільноти.

Проєкт MEAS пропонує БЕЗОПЛАТНО:

Послуги консультанта з працевлаштування
Допомогу у складанні резюме
Допомогу у поданні заявки на вакансію
Консультації з проходження співбесіди
Уроки розмовної англійської мови
Воркшопи з культурної інтеграції
Знайомство з українською спільнотою
Доступ до навчанн

Щоб отримати більш детальну інформацію, зверніться до свого консультанта MEAS:

Донегол Північний / Леттеркенні 086 145 2250

Донегол Південний 086 145 2252

Донегол Західний 086 145 5549

Цей проект спільно фінансується Урядом Ірландії та Європейським Союзом у рамках програми працевлаштування, інклюзії, навичок і навчання на 2021-2027 роки

Our ROI Team

The ROI programmes are headed up by experienced manager Eamonn Moore and his team members, who are based across Donegal. Eamonn and the team are focused on helping you on your journey back to employment, and are happy to answer any questions you may have; feel free to contact them using the information below.

ROI Contract Manager
Eamonn Moore

[email protected]086 812 6446 (ROI) 074 911 2121 (NI)

MEAS Project Manager
Penny Brennan

[email protected]086 145 2250

NES Manager
Peter Hutton

[email protected]086 812 6357
074 911 2 122

Employer Engagement Manager
Glenn McGarrigle

[email protected]086 812 6382

[email protected]

Hear from our programme participants

“If you just need CV building, advice or help to put a foot in a door – look no further! WISE helped me build my confidence in my resume by directing me through my interview preparation process.”

“I appreciate assistance over the past 6 months for job applications and interviews. I also appreciate the support & assistance I received with my CV’s, application letters and application forms (in English and Irish).”

“During my meetings, my employment advisor has helped me access Zoom, helped me boost my confidence in interview skills and helped guide me on my CV.”

“With your assistance over the past months, not only did I secure 6 interviews, with 3 being successful but my belief in my own abilities and possible future avenues of employment have increased immeasurably. I am most grateful for that.”

“This course has boosted my confidence and empowered me to move forward and to anyone who finds themselves in unemployment, I would highly recommend that they use this as a stepping stone either to employment or further education. At this moment in time, I look forward to the future with a brighter outlook.”

” I was sceptical that the team could help me at first as I was always very proactive in my job search. But I was pleasantly surprised. Upon meeting my supervisor having a one to one helped to refine my job search and helped with updating my CV and having more resources available to me was extremely helpful.”

“Thank you for putting me in touch with such a great employer and directing me through my interview preparation process. It was essential for me to have a professional feedback on my interview performance & it helped me focus my answers on relevant points which made me well prepared ”

“I would recommend this service to a friend because it helps guide you in the right direction when job searching, it is a safe space to ask questions and above all the support is great. Job searching is a lonely and daunting task which can take a toll on your mental health so having my Employment Advisor there to support me has really helped my self-esteem and outlook whilst job searching.”