Building a bridge to the workplace

The aptly named ‘Bridge-to-Workplace’ programme is a work experience initiative aimed at supporting and facilitating the career progression of people with a history of drug use.

This innovative social inclusion project seeks to facilitate the reintegration of people into mainstream employment and training. It is a unique and innovative intervention which supports the progression of stable individuals with a history of addiction through the establishment of a workplace/work experience programme.

The so-called ‘bridge’ is in fact a multi-agency collaborative venture involving a wide number of relevant bodies including FÁS and Blanchardstown LES.

At the core of the programme is a work experience placement with guidance, training and practical support from key workers within the Local Employment and Rehab Reintegration Services.

The Bridge-to-Workplace team also provides job skills training, interview techniques, relaxation techniques, personal development and formal training to help clients in a structured placement.

Individuals must be motivated and committed to engaging in the programme and placement. In return for this commitment, the programme offers a high level of support in order to progress to employment, training or education.

A showcase event highlighting the work of the programme to date will take on Monday 26th May at 12 noon in the Ardmore Hotel in Finglas.

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