National Employment Week:

On February 25^th, Cork Chamber attended the launch of National Employment Week in the Clarion Hotel.  National Employment Week is a private sector initiative which focuses on social and economic issues surrounding employment in Ireland.  Recognising the challenges associated with job creation, this week is designed to encourage all stakeholders to take an active role.  Employer events are being held nationwide and focus on a sharing of best practice, on topics which include Attracting Talent through Social Media, Developing Graduate Programmes and Acquiring Talent to meet FDI demand, which companies can take back to their business and implement immediately.  The week concludes with the launch of an inaugural National Jobseekers Day on Friday 1^st March.  This will include the launch of a unique online resource centre providing insightful career advice, tips direct from Ireland’s top employers, step by step jobseeker toolkits and video tutorials.  Further information can be found at www.nationalemploymentweek.ie

Similarly, our Introduction to Technical Writing Course, coming up on 7^th March next, will help you explain difficult concepts for readers who don’t have the time to read twice. Great technical writing can make a poor product usable - poor technical writing can make a great product useless.


Why train with us? We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.

E-Mail & Business Writing
 Course Date: 1^st March
Member Rate: €120.00

This one day course is designed to give the participants an understanding of the importance of written communication in delivering the core message of the company brand. Specifically, it will present the techniques to create e-mails and documents with a clear, logical structure to organise their ideas and key points.

Following this course you will:

• Understand the importance of active management of the written communication process as an essential skill in getting the information from others, setting clear direction, building trust and creating and maintaining customer relationships.
• Understand that writing clearly is a professional business skill.
• Have logical structure to create effective e-mails.
• Realise that the content and tone of their emails can influence the reactions of the readers
• Know how to properly structure e-mails.
• Avoid common grammar and punctuation errors.
• Practice the techniques and tips to create professional emails and create an action plan to apply them.
• Recognise that professional writing is a career skill which enhances employability.

This course is ideal for those people who are responsible for communicating in writing with internal and/or external customers or clients. BOOK TODAY!

Introduction to Technical Writing

Course Date: 7^th March
Member Rate: €130.00

Great technical writing can make a poor product usable - poor technical writing can make a great product useless. Our Introduction to Technical Writing Course is designed to help you become that great technical writer! This one day course aims to ensure that participants can make their technical documentation accurate, brief, clear, complete and, above all, useful. The emphasis is on writing to impart complex technical information to a specific target audience. Participants should be committed to delivering reports, manuals and routine communications that are accurate, concise, clear and focussed on the needs of the target audience.

This new one-day course will be running on the 7^th March next and is only €130.00 for Chamber members - BOOK NOW!

Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 6th, 13th & 20th March & 10th April
Member Rate: €450.00

This Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6) course can be tailored to the specific needs of your company and is assessed through completion of a Skills Demonstration and an Assignment. Following the completion of this 4 day programme, you will have:

• acquired the theoretical knowledge enabling you to understand the role and responsibilities of a supervisor
• acquired a range of supervisory and management skills
• developed good interpersonal communication skills
• demonstrated the confidence to deal with a variety of challenging situations
• developed good work practices appropriate to your role as supervisor/line manager.

The course is designed for:

• Existing Team Leaders and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification in Supervisory Management.
• Newly appointed Team Leaders and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage operations, people and teams.
• Managers in business who have direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people through teamwork.
• People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management.

Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 minor award in Supervisory Management, and at a cost of only €450.00 for members, so BOOK NOW!

Psst!! Don’t forget our Chinese Language, Culture & Etiquette for Business course starting on Thursday, 8^th March next!

 See our full range of courses at www.corkchamber.ie/training

Bookings can be completed through the website and enquiries should be directed to Aoife@corkchamber.ie  (Training Services Administrator)

Date:10th - 12th April
Time: Starts at 12pm on Wed 10th April and ends at 1pm on Fri 12th April
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel
Cost:  €330.00
To Book: HERE


In association with Cork Chamber, Enterprise Europe Network, Cork City and County Enterprise Boards, Cork City Council and Cork County Council.
Ireland’s largest business networking forum will take place in Cork from 10-12 April 2013, arranging approximately 10,000 one-to-one, pre-scheduled meetings for up to 600 Irish and International small to medium-sized businesses.

CorkMeet 2013, to be held at the Rochestown Park Hotel, presents local, national and international businesses from all sectors with a fantastic opportunity to unlock new business with potential clients and suppliers. The three day event offers companies a range of business focused activities, including a welcome reception, pre-arranged meetings, an afternoon business conference, a Gourmet Picnic in the hotel grounds with all food and drink sourced locally, an networking dinner at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium and a Closing Address by a surprise speaker each providing an opportunity to make vital contacts.

Companies registering will be able to avail of up to 16 one-to-one meetings over one and a half days. International delegations are already confirmed from Belgium, Spain, London, France and Wales, including partner organisations of the Enterprise Europe Network who will be participating in the matchmaking event.

Tickets cost €330 (including conference, pre-scheduled business meetings, lunch & dinner for 3 days) or €245 (including conference, pre-scheduled business meetings and lunches only).

Cork innovates recently played host to a team of graduate students from the University of Michigan MBA programme whose remit was to engage with Cork innovates and its partner organisations in order to offer a fresh and independent perspective; assisting Cork innovates analyse regional entrepreneurial endeavors and activities which have the ability to impact on sustainable job creation for the region.

As seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds, The research team were supported by the university’s entrepreneurial advisors Professors Len Middleton and Andrew Lawlor, research expert Thomas Marini and communications expert Cindy Crawford.  The team will also have access to extensive international resources on an as needed basis in order to deliver the best recommendation possible for the ongoing work of Cork innovates.

For further information: Contact Siobhán Finn, Project Coordinator on siobhan.finn@corkinnovates.com
www.corkinnovates.com

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UK SME Seeks Partners in the Biologics and Diagnostic Markets

A UK SME serving the biologics and diagnostic markets is looking for organisations such as blood banks, reference labs, in vitro diagnostic labs, blood and plasma collection facilities, to provide residual clinical samples and human serum / plasma. For further information, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie

UK Supplier of Chinese Furniture Seeks Irish Partners

A UK supplier of contemporary Chinese furniture, contemporary art and traditional items is expanding operations into Europe and is seeking representatives, agents or distributors working with interior designers to supply them with the described products. For further information, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie

Suppliers required for offshore drilling rig on SW coast of Ireland

An international offshore drilling contractor will have a rig in Irish waters off the SW coast around the end of March and is likely to be onsite for circa six months.  During the rig operations the company will be required to purchase materials and services to support the operations.  Where possible and practical they would like to use local companies for regular requirements.  The type of companies and services they will be looking to purchase from includes: Industrial gases; Welding supplies and consumables; Electrical engineers; Mechanical workshops and structural engineering services; Tubular inspection and repair services (e.g. for drillpipe); Magnetic Particle Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection services; Scaffolding contractor services for the supply of scaffolding and personnel offshore; Painting contractors for offshore; Suppliers of hand tools, grinding discs, gaskets and seals, PPE, fasteners, hydraulic hose and fittings, bulk hose, lube oils and greases, general everyday consumable material e.g. paint brushes, rags, etc.  To put your company name forward for consideration in the supply of these goods and services, please contact katherine@corkchamber.ie

After light body brushing, a soothing salt & lavender scrub is applied liberally on the body.  Skin is deeply cleansed and moisturized, leaving it glowing, vibrant, replenished and flawless, Luxuriate in a micronized marine algae seaweed bath, relax and un-wind in the warm aromas of the sea, while sipping a herbal tea. After a light body brushing a soothing salt & Lavender Honey scrub is applied liberally on the body, Skin is deeply cleansed and moisturized leaving it glowing vibrant replenished and flawless. Following on this all your tensions are released in a one hour full body aromatherapy top to toe massage. This wonderful 2 hour treatment is finished with a sorbet and chocolate.

To ensure your Mum really gets away from the stresses of life you are invited to add in and savour the peacefulness of either our Luxurious Old Rectory B&B Room or our Charming bijoux self- contained Log Cabin ‘The Lodge’ for an overnight stay with your breakfast delivered to your room.

The package cost for a Double occupancy is €89.50 per person sharing (originally €179 pp)

The package cost for a Single occupancy is €99.50 (originally €199.pp)

Your B&B package price includes the 2 hour Spa experience  It's a well-deserved pamper and de-stress experience at an unbelievable price.

FRS Training would like to offer all Cork Chamber Members a 10% discount on all Training courses booked before 31^st March 2013. 
FRS Training offer expert services to all business/industry sectors countrywide providing tailored training for all businesses.  All FRS Training programmes are delivered by highly qualified and experienced trainers and adhere to the highest quality and standards that FRS Training provide to our clients at all times.

FRS who are Fetac/QQI & FAS approved are also Corporate Preferred Partner of the IRHA and have been serving customers since 1980 and has changed and adapted to meet market demand.

FRS are responding to industry needs, providing the training you need when you need it…

Book online: www.frstraining.com/haulage

FRS Training is registered with FETAC to offer programs leading to FETAC awards in the NFQ.

Participating: Irish & European Employers, European EURES Advisers (Jobs in Europe), Business Start-up & Welfare Advisors, Education / Training Providers, CV Clinic - advice on CV preparation.