This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
What is SICAP?
SICAP is the government’s Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme. It aims to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long-term unemployment through local engagement and partnership between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies.
The SICAP contract for County Monaghan is managed by the Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), with Monaghan Integrated Development as the Programme Implementer.
Goals
The Programme has 2 Goals:
Goal 1: Supporting Communities
We support local communities and groups to identify and address social inclusion and equality issues.
Goal 2: Supporting Individuals
We work with individuals to help them to identify and take the steps to improve their quality of life and wellbeing and to access lifelong learning opportunities.
The best way to find out how you or your group could benefit from the programme locally is to contact a SICAP team member at 042 9749500 or email info@midl.ie. Our training activities could be your key to new opportunities in life in the year ahead, so call us today.
Supports Available
Does your community need support?
We can help you with:
- Setting up a group
- Accessing funding
- Hosting a community event/meeting
- Developing governance skills
- Planning for the community
- Doing community research
We can provide advice and support.
Are you an individual in need of support?
We can provide guidance in:
- Working out your next steps
- Building your confidence
- Finding out about your rights and entitlements
- Exploring your educational options
- Accessing other services
We provide a one-to-one confidential support and advice service to help you reach your full potential.
Are you unemployed and would like to explore the option of becoming self-employed?
We can support you in:
- Exploring a business idea.
- Accessing relevant enterprise training.
- Applying for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.
- Exploring the reality of self-employment.
Our Enterprise Support Service provides one-to-one confidential support.
Groups We Support
The following groups are eligible for SICAP support:
- People living in disadvantaged communities
- People impacted by educational disadvantage
- People living in jobless households or households where the primary income source is low-paid and/or precarious
- People who are long-term unemployed
- People with a criminal history
- Refugees
- International Protection Applicants
- Disabled People/People with Disabilities
- Heads of one-parent families
- Travellers
- Roma
- Island residents
Courses
| Career Coaching | One-week career coaching programme aimed at identifying your skills/interests to assist you develop a plan for the career you want. Monday to Friday, 10:00– 13:00 |
| Fit for Work and Life | This course will allow you find out useful information on cancer prevention tips including alcohol, smoking, physical activity, diet, mental well-being etc. |
| English Conversation | Develop your English Conversation skills through conversation sessions with native Irish people over an 8 week period with our free Fáilte Isteach programme. Each session lasts 2 hours and classes are held in Castleblayney, Carrickmacross, Clones and Monaghan town. See below for schedule. |
| Manual Handling | This Manual Handling course aims to educate people in the risks associated with lifting or other physical activity within the workplace. |
| Safepass | If you intend to work in construction you are required to complete a one-day Safe Pass Course, to ensure you will have a basic knowledge of health and safety. |
| First Aid Responder *Funded by CMETB | This is a comprehensive 3 day PHECC 5 Certified Course which covers all the essential aspects of First Aid requirements. This standard is designed to meet first aid and basic life support (BLS) requirements that a person known as a “First Aid Responder” may encounter |
| Driving Support | MID will support under 25’s assistance in getting their theory test, new learner permit, 12 driving lessons and driving test. |
| World of Work *Part-funded by CMETB | 6 week course to support migrants into employment in Monaghan. Includes life coaching, English language in the workplace, failte Isteach, Irish cultural norms, workplace visits. |
| Opening Doors | 12 week training programme for lone parents one morning per week. This programme will focus on: Getting to Know One Another, Identifying Issues, Personal Development, Parenting Support, and Exploring Group Formation |
| Start Your Own Business | Support to assist the unemployed to start their own business. Includes: establishing self-employment training, one-to-one mentoring to develop a business plan, and assistance in applying for STEA/BTEWA where applicable. |
Note: We also will run other courses subject to demand. If you would like to do a training course not listed above, please contact us to discuss further as funding may be available for individuals to complete identified training.
Fáilte Isteach - English Lessons
Regular sessions with native Irish people to develop your English Conversation skills. These sessions are free and each session lasts 2 hours.
Class Schedule
| Town | Location | Day | Time |
| Carrickmacross | Library | Friday | 12:00-14:00 |
| Castleblayney | Library | Wednesday | 11:00-13:00 |
| Clones | Library | Thursday | 11:00 – 13:00 19:00-21:00 |
| Monaghan | YWCA (H18 ET71) | Tuesday | 10:30-12:30 19:00-21:00 |
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Funding
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG) and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021- 2027. It is overseen locally by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) with support from Monaghan County Council.
Tá an Clár um Chuimsiú Sóisialta agus Gníomhachtú Pobail (SICAP) cómhaoinithe ag Rialtas na hÉireann, tríd an Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus ag an Aontas Eorpach trí Chiste Sóisialta na hEorpa Plus faoin gClár Fostaíochta, Cuimsiú, Scileanna agus Oiliúna (EIST) 2021 -2027. Tá sé á mhaoirsiú go háitiúil ag Coiste Forbhartha Pobail Áitiúil (CFPÁ) Mhuineacháin le tacaíocht ó Comhairle Chontae Mhuineacháin.
The EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes covering various areas, from education, research, employment, regional development to the environment, humanitarian aid, agriculture, and the marine, among many others. Further information available on www.eufunds.ie.
Feedback
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