Part G: Regional Training Grant Fund.
Scope, aims and objectives
Criteria
Applications for training courses are assessed to establish the best match of participant to training course.
The criteria for selection include:
- level of experience of applicant as appropriate to level of course
- the applicant's role in the organisation as relevant to the course topic
- applicant's expectations, as expressed in the application form, related to the course content
- full completion of application form; geographic location of training course
- number of applications from one organisation; total number of applications versus places available
Who may apply
Voluntary and community organisations at a local and national level involved in providing information on social services to the public and voluntary social service organisations are eligible to apply. Relevant statutory organisations are given a limited number of places as appropriate. Applications should be processed by the Training Coordinator/Supervisor/Development Manager in the organisation.
Information required of applicants and their organisations
Information relevant to the selection procedures is required including information about the organisation, about the applicant's previous level of training, the training needs of the organisation and the role of the applicant in the organisation.
How decisions are made
Decisions are made by a Training Executive at regional or central level in accordance with the selection procedure. (A decision is referred to a Comhairle manager if necessary).
Communication with applicants
Decisions on all applications are made immediately on or before the closing date. Applicants are then informed of whether or not they have been successful and may be offered alternative courses, if appropriate.
Information on training and courses is available from:
Service Administrator, Training and Development Service and Regional Training Administrators
Completed forms are sent to: Please refer to contact details on the current National Calendar of Training Events and Training Programme.
