'Positive development' New Longford Traveller and Roma Community employment supports
The national announcement was made by Equality Minister Norma Foley, on the major expansion of the Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative Pilot Scheme.
A public service provider has been awarded funding to deliver the Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative in Longford.
The national announcement was made by Equality Minister Norma Foley, on the major expansion of the Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative Pilot Scheme.
The expansion of this dedicated service and agreement with Seetec will provide an additional resource for Traveller and Roma people in Longford, providing employment supports designed to help them overcome barriers, access opportunities and build sustainable pathways into work.
Seetec said this represents an important step in creating greater access to employment opportunities for Traveller and Roma people in the county.
Seetec is proud to have been selected as one of eight organisations nationally to deliver the expanded initiative.
The organisation is a public service provider that delivers employability, skills, and training programs across Ireland.
Seetec will build on its experience delivering the Meath Traveller Employment Initiative, bringing culturally informed and community-centred support to Traveller and Roma people in Longford.
Noeleen Nannery, Operations Director at Seetec Ireland and Longford native, said:
“We are delighted that Longford has been included as one of the locations for the expansion of the Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative.
"It’s a really positive development for the county and we are proud to be delivering this additional service to support, local Traveller and Roma people on their journey into further training and employment.”
Bronagh Cafferkey, our Caseworker on the new service is looking forward to working closely with local partners and the communities over the coming months as we launch the programme.