Certificate in Supervisory Management (FETAC Level 6)

Course Dates: 22^nd & 28^th April, 8^th & 29^th May (Must attend all 4 days)

Member Rate: €500.00

The main purpose of this programme is to provide candidates with the tools and techniques necessary to work in a supervisory management role in a wide variety of organisations by instructing them in key areas such as their roles and responsibilities, employment legislation, recruitment, performance management, data protection, operational planning and budgeting.

At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to:

• List the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor/line manager;
• Analyse the process of staff recruitment;
• Identify the key areas of workplace legislation and best practice in staff supervision;
• List the main provisions of the Data Protection Act;
• Develop operations manuals for work-related procedures, including systems for records management;
• Prepare departmental budgets, taking into account a range of potential expenses such as labour and material costs, insurances and contingency;
• Identify best practices in the ongoing training and development of their staff;
• Manage performance and conduct effective performance appraisals.

This course is ideal for existing and newly appointed team leaders and supervisors, managers in business who have direct reports and who wish to learn best practice techniques for managing people through teamwork and people who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the area of Supervisory Management.

This course is assessed through a Skills Demonstration and the trainee must also prepare a portfolio of work. The 4 day course is only €500.00 for Chamber members so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!

Dynamic HR Business Partner

Course Dates: 17^th April & 1^st May

Member Rate: €260.00

The programme aims to develop participants’ skills and influence as a valued Human Resources Business Partner, to enable them to clearly define and present the value of HR to business leaders through effective use of a suite of tools and techniques.

It is designed to help participants to enhance their ability to influence across the business. The course also provides an overview to managing some of the key challenges for HR business partners.

It will enable participants to:

• understand the roles and functions that the HR team play within the organisation
• develop an awareness of strategies to increase the value they bring to the organisation
• acquire the skills to effectively prepare and plan for consulting and influencing senior leaders
• cultivate a powerful style in presenting a value proposition
• explore ways to identify and deal with common barriers to achieving success
• develop a comprehensive talent management process

The course presentation will draw from Dave Ulrich’s ‘HR Competency Model’ to help participants explore the competencies they exhibit or wish to exhibit and develop in their roles. Participants will receive Ulrich’s book 'HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources'.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

• Obtain practical techniques, strategies and skills for consulting with and influencing others
• Be more confident and convincing in presenting HR proposals for investment to senior leaders
• Confidently identify and present clear measurements of returns on investment for HR initiatives
• Discover the value that the HR business partner can provide to the business
• Understand all aspects of talent management and develop a plan for implementing or enhancing existing company processes
• Understand the complexities of leading change in the organisation and develop the confidence to do so using simple tools and techniques

This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to improve their HR consulting skills, enhance their competence in measuring and communicating the value they bring to the leadership table and use these skills in the development of an effective talent management process and in leading change initiatives.

This course is only €260.00 for Chamber members (including course book) so BOOK NOW!

Business School Calendar

April

Dynamic HR Business Partner      17^th April

Certificate in Train the Trainer    23^rd April

Certificate in Supervisory Management  22^nd April

Project Management Professional30^th April

May

Digital Media for Business 6^th May

Effective Presentation Skills 6^th May

PMI Exam Preparation Course     15^th May

Conflict Management       19^th May

MS Word Intermediate     22^nd May

MS PowerPoint ‘Beyond the Basics’ 29^th May

This workshop will provide companies with an overview of the programme, describing how large and small companies can participate in Horizon 2020, the European Union’s recently launched research and innovation programme.  Between 2014 and 2020 €80 billion will be spent on this programme with Ireland striving to secure €1.25 billion of this fund.

This workshop will provide a road map for companies new to European research programmes, describing how large and small companies can participate.  There will also be an opportunity to network with some of the agencies charged with supporting the programme as well as contact details for the Horizon 2020 support services at European, national and local level.

Workshop Timetable:

• 19:00   Refreshments and networking
• 19:30  Opening by Professor Anita Maguire, Vice President for Research and Innovation, UCC
• 19:45  Horizon 2020: Opportunities for Cork Companies Dr Seán McCarthy Hyperion Ltd
• 21:00  UCC Support Services for Horizon 2020
• 21:15  Closing remarks

Dr McCarthy specialises in designing training courses for researchers who participate in European research programmes; to date he has delivered training to over 45,000 researchers in 29 countries over the past 17 years.

UCC, Cork Chamber, EEN Cork, Cork innovates and Junior Chambers International are delighted to support this workshop and extend a sincere thank you to Dr Seán McCarthy for his engagement with each organisation.

University College Cork & Horizon 2020

Horizon 2020 will tackle societal challenges by helping to bridge the gap between research and the market by, for example, helping innovative enterprise to develop their technological breakthroughs into viable products with real commercial potential. This market-driven approach will include creating partnerships with the private sector and Member States to bring together the resources needed.

This programme represents an enormous opportunity for UCC researchers to leverage national funding, collaborate nationally and internationally, and work with the private and other sectors to deliver economic and societal benefit for the region and the nation. Building on its success in FP7, UCC aims to achieve a greater number of successful participations in new projects accessing non-exchequer funds from Horizon 2020.

Cork Chamber is the leading business organisation for the promotion and development of economic and commercial activity in the Cork Region. A core function of the Chamber is to ensure that quality infrastructure and support services are in place to facilitate Cork-based business activity and growth.  Representing approximately 1,100 businesses in the Cork Region, the Chamber recognises the valuable opportunity that Horizon 2020 provides for innovative businesses and supports this event as a key opportunity to foster collaboration and business participation in Horizon 2020. 

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber is an Initiative of the European Commission,  established to provide innovation and business support to SMEs across the EU and to identify business partners in the international marketplace.   With over 600 (EEN) partners in over 50 countries globally the EEN offers a wide range of free services and supports to SME

Cork innovates supports the creation of a best-in-class entrepreneurial environment within the Cork region by building on and maximising the collective value of partner members, and in turn delivering innovative, unique and complimentary initiatives in support of the Cork entrepreneurial community.

Junior Chamber International Cork is part of an international organisation aimed at attracting members aged 18-40, with a strong focus on leadership, entrepreneurship and active citizenship. It is also a member of the Cork Chamber. The organisation has a strong focus on developing young leaders by involving them in many worthwhile projects which add to and enhance community life in Cork.

UK Business Opportunities for Cork SMEs – meet UK businesses from the Coventry / West Midlands area in Cork Chamber on Tuesday, April, 29^th at Cork Chamber.

Coventry / West Midlands business owners will visit Cork on April 29^thseeking Irish SMEs to participate in business partnerships.    Visiting businesses include:

• AG Cranes, is a UK manufacturer of overhead gantry cranes who buy, sell, broker, service, test and repair new and used overhead cranes, chain hoists, a-frame gantries, pillar and swing jib cranes.    AG Cranes seeks primarily end-user customers but it would consider distributors and Original Equipment Manufacturers.
• Reliance Textiles is a UK clothing manufacturer specialising in technical work-wear fit for a variety of industries and suppliers.   Reliance Textiles offers a wide range of personalised work-wear and personalised protective equipment (PPE) direct to industries seeks customers in the rail, utilities, chemical, petro chemical, airport and trackside industries.     Reliance Textiles offers a fully bespoke service for both manufacture and supply of work-wear and PPE.
• Worldview Learning, provides high quality energy awareness campaigns and 3D interactive e-Learning.  Its full awareness campaign ‘in a box’ is designed to help organisations save time, resources and ultimately energy and carbon by combining regular learning, reporting and configurable content together in one, cloud-based solution.  Worldview Learning seeks partnership opportunities with facilities / building management companies and low carbon consultancies / training providers.
• Coventry Business Managers Ltd, National Autorax supplies accessories for light commercial vehicles and utility cars; including special purpose equipment, roof racks, ladder loading systems, pipe carriers, internal racking and shelving, mobile workshops and general van conversions.   National Autorax seeks fleet customers, sales agents and/or distributors.
• PackSealer specialises in heat-sealing equipment and it offers the UK’s widest range of hand-operated plastic bag heat sealers and foot pedal operated heat sealers to meet a wide range of applications. Typical customers are those who pack products into plastic bags. Coffee retailers, for example, are a major sector for PackSealer. PackSealer provides a range of impulse sealer and heat sealers.    PackSealer seeks an Irish partner who could stock and dispatch sealers, along with handling local customer enquiries.
• Mike Owen Media provides professional services in the media, entertainment and event industries.   Mike Owen Media has produced many major events and is involved in radio training and bringing high profile UK pop artists to venues across Europe.    Mike Owen Media is experienced in the field of large scale events with innovative approaches to promotion and production and has had involvement in media across the UK, Europe and the US.    Mike Owen Media seeks Irish partners in cultural and arts innovation, venue and event management cultural training.
• The Debt Recovery Bureau provides debt recovery, credit control and related services to businesses in the UK and worldwide.    Utilising bespoke systems, it has developed efficient debt-recovery strategies that ensure its clients recover their money in the most efficient way. The Debt Recovery Bureau offers debt recovery services to Irish businesses trading in the UK and seeks meetings whilst in Cork with Irish businesses, accountants and solicitors and business advisers.

If you wish to meet with any of the above mentioned companies or if you require further information, please contact Liz@corkchamber.ie or Eimear@corkchamber.ie.

South Cork Enterprise Board invites Cork SMEs to be a part of its delegation to Futurallia Rhône-Alpes which takes place in Lyon, June 4-6

Cork County and City Enterprise Boards and Cork County Council will be participating in Futurallia Rhone-Alpes which takes place in Lyon, June 4-6 offering access to a rich network of contacts and international business experts.

The event will follow the same format as CorkMEET 2013.  Futurallia is this year’s biggest multi-sector international business forum.   It is expected that more than 700 companies representing 30 different countries will participate at this forum.

A subsidised rate of €500 is available to Cork companies who wish to attend this event this offer extends to a maximum of one participant per company but limited places remain.   This subsidised rate includes registration for the event, attendance at all forum events, return coach transfer from Cork to Dublin Airport, return flights from Dublin to Lyon with Aer Lingus, accommodation and the full support of the Cork partners who are leading this delegation, before, during and after the forum occurs.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 April. For further information about this event or to register your interest please contact ciara.fitzgerald@sceb.ie or telephone 021 4975281.

New Frontiers Programme, Phase 2: Planning a Business

Applications are now open for those who may be interested in participating in Phase 2 of the New Frontiers Programme.   Following a competitive selection process, committed participants who have a strong value proposition and who can demonstrate that their business idea has potential to grow and create jobs may be offered a place on Phase 2.

Participants will receive:

• €15,000 in direct financial support to accelerate their start-up;
• Office space and business incubation facilities in CIT’s Rubicon Centre;
• Individual mentoring and support;
• Robust practical training on the technicalities of setting up a new business;
• Access to potential investors;
• Software development and web-hosting benefits worth up to €16,000;

The New Frontiers Programme in the Cork region is delivered in CIT’s Rubicon Centre. Further information on the New Frontiers Programme can be obtained by clicking here . The closing date for the submission of expression of interest forms for the upcoming Phase 2 Programme is May 9, 2014. If you wish to submit an express of interest form, please open this link and provide the required information. If you have specific queries about this programme, please contact Peter Finnegan, New Frontiers Programme Manager on 021 4928916 or email peter.finnegan@rubiconcentre.ie.

ICT European Online Job Day on the 9th of May 2014   The Department of Social Protection / EURES Ireland together with the European Commission are organising an Online European Job Day for the Irish ICT sector.

EURES/ European Commission introduced Online Job Days 2 years ago which have proved very successful and we believe that for the Irish ICT sector this could be an effective way of sourcing ICT talent from Europe. This event will be co-ordinated from Dublin but is accessible to companies in all parts of the country. If you are interested in participating you need to register your vacancies in advance so that they can be promoted by EURES to jobseekers in the various European countries. You can register on line see attachment or by contacting either Mairead Murphy MaireadP.Murphy@welfare.ie   or Kamila Weglicka kamila.wehlicka@welfare.ie   

If you need any further information or would like to talk with your local DSP / EURES contact on any recruitment issues please don’t hesitate to contact Hugh Rodgers hugh.rodgers@welfare.ie