Supporting you as you
re-enter the workforce.

What is Skills Connect?

Skills Connect is an initiative developed by Skillnet Ireland to support people who are unemployed and who wish to re-join the workforce. As the industry is enduring a skills crisis these programmes are aimed at supporting those who wish to upskill or freshen-up their skills. It does this by providing free training programmes that have been developed by Image Skillnet, to meet the needs of both the businesses and the individuals of that sector.

Through Skills Connect, individuals can enhance their job prospects by refreshing existing skill sets and expertise, or by learning new skills. Each programme includes practical work placements, to help the individual gain confidence in their new skill.
Businesses can gain from the talent and skills that the individuals have honed, which are essential for future success.

Image Skillnet is delighted to be providing free training programmes for the hair & beauty sector as part of Skills Connect. These programmes are free for people who are seeking employment. Applicants must meet the Skills Connect eligibilty criteria and also meet the specific entry criteria for each programme. Details of these are listed on each programme below. Candidates may be short listed for interview in advance of places being awarded.

 

Beginner Nail Technician *Skills Connect Course*

Creative Academy
Fashion City, 43B, Dublin, D24 EN12

Starting Starts with online study.
In person classes then start on the 28th of November 2023 (online study to be completed before start date)

Returning To Hairdressing *Skills Connect* Leitrim

Laila Valentino Hairdressing, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

STARTED Sunday 27th of August 2023.
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Beginner Hairdressing *Skills Connect* Dublin

Davey Davey Salon, 24 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin

Starting Sunday 3rd of September 2023.
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Returning To Hairdressing *Skills Connect* Kildare

Pelo Hairdressing Academy, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Starting Monday the 4th of September 2023,

Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Refresher Hairdressing *Skills Connect* Dublin

Davey Davey Salon, 24 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2

Starting Sunday 17th of September 2023
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Beauty Therapy *Skills Connect* Waterford

Beautorium Training Academy,
1A/B Riverwalk, Inner Ring Road,
Waterford

Starting Tuesday 12th of September 2023

Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Refresher Hairdressing *Skills Connect* Kerry

Sean Taaffe,
18 Lower Castle St, Cloonalour, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 WP26

Starting Monday 18th of September 2023

Beauty Specialist *Skills Connect* Dublin

Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School, BC House,
Earlscourt Industrial Est, Beaumont Ave, Churchtown Upper, Dublin 14

Starting Thursday 21st of September 2023
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Spa Therapy Diploma *Skills Connect* Kerry

Sanctuary Beauty Academy, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Starting Monday 25th September 2023

Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Spa Therapy *Skills Connect* Dublin

Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School, Dublin

Starting Tuesday 19th of September 2023
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

Beauty Therapy *Skills Connect* Kilkenny

Kilkenny College of Beauty and Sports Therapy, Kilkenny City

Starting October 10th 2023
Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.

VTCT Level 2 Barbering *Skills Connect* Dublin

The Grafton Barber School of Excellence, 55 South King Street, Dublin 2

Starting Tuesday 7th of November 2023

Fully Booked – Applications CLOSED. Please email info@imageskillent.ie to apply for the cancellation list.