County Carlow - Opportunity 2024

Open26 Feb, 2024, 12:03am - 30 Jun, 2024, 12:03am

Unlock Your Future in County Carlow!

Are you ready to seize new opportunities in County Carlow? Whether you're living, working, or studying in this vibrant community, your input is crucial!

Join forces with Carlow County Council in partnership with Carlow Tourism, Network Ireland (Carlow), Carlow Libraries, Carlow County Development Partnership, County Carlow Chamber, KCETB (Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board), Carlow College, Bagenalstown Chamber of Commerce Group, SETU and Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet as we embark on a transformative skills survey. Your valuable insights will not only contribute to shaping Carlow as an investment hotspot but will also open doors to unparalleled growth opportunities for yourself and your career.

By sparing just 4 minutes of your time, you'll become an integral part of the movement to enhance Carlow's appeal as a dynamic location for investment. Plus, your participation comes with a chance to win a fabulous €200 Love Carlow Voucher – our way of thanking you for helping shape the future of County Carlow.

Seize the moment, take the survey, and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow in County Carlow. Your opinions matter, and your potential is boundless!

Ready to make a difference? Start the survey now and set the stage for your journey towards success!

Start (current step)

Complete (not completed)

Do you live in County Carlow ?

Yes

No

Please indicate your highest level of education and training ?

The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a National system of 10 levels covering all types of learning – from the very basic to the most advanced. European Qualifications Framework (EQF) is an 8-level learning outcomes-based framework for all types of qualifications that serves as a translation tool between different national qualifications frameworks.

Are you considering upskilling in the next 24 months?

Yes

No

Is there any particular programme you would like to see run in County Carlow?

Does your employer support you to upskill / train ?

Yes

No

I don't have an employer

I am self employed

If yes, how do they - tick all that apply

provide a career pathway with associated training ?

provide funded in house training

provide funding to access external training

link with Education and Training Boards / Universities to provide upskill opportunites to employees

Give time during work to attend training

give time during work to complete training associated assignments

other, please specify (Open text)

If no, what could your employer do to support your career development ?

Are you commuting outside of the County for work or study?

Yes

No

If an opportunity arose to work in County Carlow, please rank each of the following in terms of importance.

	Important	Not Important
Salary	Salary - Important	Salary - Not Important
Seniority	Seniority - Important	Seniority - Not Important
Sector	Sector - Important	Sector - Not Important
Size of Organisation	Size of Organisation - Important	Size of Organisation - Not Important
Promotion Opportunity	Promotion Opportunity - Important	Promotion Opportunity - Not Important

Are you aware of the existing support services for professional development in County Carlow?

Yes

No

What barriers, if any, do you perceive in accessing further opportunities for career development in County Carlow?

What motivates you the most to consider upskilling or further education? (Select up to three)

What type of training delivery format do you find most effective?

In-person workshops

Online courses

Webinars

Blended learning (combination of in-person and online)

Would you be interested in mentorship programmes to support your career growth?

Yes

No

Unsure

How do you prefer to receive information about local opportunities and programmes? (Select up to two)

Are you currently involved in any community or professional organisations in County Carlow?

Yes

No

How would you rate the overall satisfaction with the current job market and career opportunities in County Carlow?

Please provide your name and e-mail and contact number for the competition (Optional)