- (01) 706 0100
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- (01) 706 0100
- info@sspship.ie
Becoming self-employed can open new doors. It can give you the chance to use your skills, create your own opportunities and have more control over your time and your life. But while starting a business can be exciting it can also feel a bit daunting. That’s why we’re here, to support you if you want to move from unemployment into self-employment.
If you are unemployed, living in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown and have an interest in exploring self-employment we can help you with:
Our friendly staff will meet you for a one-to-one chat where you can talk things through and we can help you find the next best steps to move things forward.
Self-employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Please follow the link below to access a dedicated webpage for persons with disabilities who would like to become self-employed or are already in self-employment.
Tús is a work placement programme that helps people who are unemployed gain valuable work experience in their local community.
Southside Partnerships Pre-Employment supports (funded through the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme) provide one-to-one guidance and training to help people reach their potential and achieve their goals.
Southside Partnership DLR delivers the Local Area Employment Services (LAES) in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, supporting jobseekers referred by Intreo. Whether you’re looking for full-time employment or planning to start your own business, LAES offers tailored guidance to help you reach your goals. Our team provides one-to-one support, training opportunities, and access to local employers, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to succeed.
Community Employment (CE) is a programme that helps people who are long-term unemployed, or who face other challenges, to get back into work.
With CE, you can take up a part-time placement (19.5 hours per week) in a local community or voluntary group. You can also take up other part-time work at the same time if you wish.