PRESENTATION AGM 2012
ABOUT SKDP SKDP is – An integrated local development company which works in partnership with state agencies, the social partners, local elected members and community & voluntary representatives Mission – To promote and assist the development of sustainable, vibrant communities in South Kerry and to improve the quality of life of people living there through the provision of social & economic opportunities Key Objectives – Built around three key pillars, Enterprise & Employment, Education & Training & Community Development
FUNDING PROGRAMMES – 2011/2012 Local and Community Development Programme Rural Social Scheme Local Employment Service Jobs Club Skillnets Job Seekers Support Programme Rural Recreation Officer/Walks Scheme Rural Development (LEADER) Programme Collabor8 & Rural Alliances TUS N.E.E.S
Enterprise & Employment
Enterprise Supports -Local & Community Development Programme (Anne O’Riordan)
Back to Work Area Enterprise Allowance Scheme – 2011/2012 • 174 Individuals progressed into self employment in 2011 through the BTWEA • 151 individuals progressed into self employment to date in 2012 (Jan – Aug) through the BTWEA BTWEA – Figures for 2011 Area Female Male Total % Cahersiveen 8 19 27 16% Killarney 20 43 63 35% Mid-Kerry 12 43 55 32% Kenmare 4 25 29 17% Total 44 130 174 100%
Other L&CDP Enterprise Supports Capital Grants • Capital grant assistance provided to 28 New Enterprises & 9 Established Enterprises in 2011 - 37 in total. • Up to 31 Aug 2012 – 17 New & 4 Established – 21 in Total • Almost €20,000 paid out in Capital Grants to New & Established Enterprises in 2011 – Assistance was paid out at a rate of 65% up to a maximum of €750 on equipment central to the business
Other L&CDP Enterprise Supports Mentoring • 174 new enterprises & 24 established enterprises received mentoring support in 2011. • Hours varied per client , with clients receiving information and guidance in book-keeping, marketing and basic business set-up. Some of the established enterprises were given information and assistance with PAYE and VAT. • In all €10,360 was spent on mentoring new & established Entrepreneurs in 2011. • To Aug 31 st 2012 - 61 new clients & 28 established clients have received mentoring support.
Other L&CDP Enterprise Supports Training • Eight individual clients in 2011 received funding towards specifically targeted training to improve their options within the Labour Market. • The aim of this measure was to assist these clients into self-employment. A budget of €4,167.00 was spent on the above measure.
Other L&CDP Enterprise Supports Advice & Guidance • Very many more clients received advice and guidance on returning to work and basic business set-up from the Enterprise Officer. • Assistance was also given in sourcing finance, sourcing grant aid from the Rural Development Programme the County Enterprise Board, and in sourcing Insurance. • 2011 - 315 new clients in total received advice & guidance of which 174 progressed onto self employment through the BTWEA. • 2012 (Jan – Aug) 234 new clients in total received advice & guidance of which 151 have progressed onto self employment through the BTWEA
Promotion of L&CDP Enterprise Supports in 2012 – including • Networking Evenings in Killorglin & Killarney in June & July- 104 attendees • New brochure printed & distributed widely. • Presentations on the scheme at various events • Survey undertaken of 2008 – 2010 clients conducted. Of 159 interviewed 78% are still trading. • Mobile texting service re events set up for clients in all areas. • Additional enterprise office employed in 2012
Enterprise /Employment Supports -Local & Community Development Programme (Agriculture )
Smallholders Programme • Over 200 Farmers were supported one to one on various farm household entitlements during 2011. • A similar number of farmers are targeted for support in 2012 and this target will be achieved Majority of queries related to income supports, information on farm payment entitlements, off farm employment and training courses with referrals made to LES, RDP(LEADER) Programme, LCDP Enterprise Officers etc. Five information talks given to groups in 2011
Farmbiz Competition Run again in 2011. County wide in conjunction with NEKD Ltd Over 20 applications received for the South Kerry area. Prize funds & Equipment grants to the value of €13,000 (SKDP, NEKD, Irish Farmers Journal, Radio Kerry & Teagasc) Prize-giving ceremony October 28th in Killorglin Competition renamed ‘RuralBiz’ in 2012 and launched in August. Closing date for applications is October 3 rd 2012. Total prize fund, including equipment grants €22,000 2012 competition – SKDP, NEKD, CEB, Tweak, Irish Farmers Journal, Dan Tim O’Sullivan.
Women in Agriculture Groups in Kenmare, Castlemaine,Cahersiveen & Killarney Diverse range of activities supported in 2011 Life Application Application submitted to the EU LIFE + Nature Programme for funding to demonstrate best practice conservation through high nature value farming NPWS making application in 2012, with SKDP involvement Wood Energy 3 Information Meetings held in Nov 2011 & in May 2012 Woodchip Boiler installed in Astellas SKDP support to local farmers to supply woodchip to Coillte - who have contract for the supply
Young farmers Support Groups 3 Groups in operation Over 50 farmers in each group Undertaking training with Skillnets & linked with Macra Na Feirme Discussion Group Meetings Beef farmers in South Kerry encouraged to join Dept of Agriculture/Teagasc beef discussion groups 100 farmers from South Kerry signed up Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen Greenway Feasability Study Completed in October 2011 Report distributed to landowners along the route On Going consultation – discussions with KCC Collective Enterprise Launched in June 2012, Closing date extended to October
Employment Supports -Local Employment Service
Local Employment Service • South Kerry LES provides information and advice on opportunities which are available to enable the long- term unemployed return to work. • Services include information, advice, guidance, training, education and employment support. • Providing a free and confidential placement service to employers by matching their recruitment needs with the skills and needs of our Job Seeker clients. • South Kerry LES prepares clients for all jobs applications by helping them with their CV, Cover letters, Job Interviews, filling out application forms etc.
Local Employment Service
Local Employment Service – Placement/Progression 2011 • In 2011 1,972 clients registered with the South Kerry LES LES Registrations 1,623 Jobs Club 349 • 1,333 people accessed the services of the South Kerry Jobs Club in 2011 LES – Placement in 2011 Self- Job Placement Employment CE/WPP Total 542 63 153 758
Ann Marie Morrison was successful in getting a place as an Intern with South Kerry Development Partnership in January 2012. Ann Marie is working in the Collabor8 programme as a Projects Officer Ann Marie was made redundant from FEXCO in 2011 and immediately registered with the South Kerry Local Employment Service for help and support in her job search. Since then she has completed a course in Customer Services and the internship will give her a whole new range of skills in areas that Ann Marie has identified as part of her future career goals.
Local Employment Service – Placement/Progression 2012 • To date in 2012 (Jan – Aug) 1,706 clients have registered with the South Kerry LES LES Registrations 1,463 Jobs Club 243 • To date in 2012 (Jan t0 Jun) 706 people accessed the services of the jobs club LES – Placement to-date in 2012 (Jan – Aug) Job Placement Self-Employment CE Total 320 83 91 494
Enterprise Supports - Rural Development/LEADER Programme
Summary Objectives – Rural Development (LEADER) Programme Aim of Axis 3 - is to improve the quality of life in rural areas and encourage diversification of the rural economy. Measures - • Diversification into Non-Agricultural Activities • Support the creation and development of micro-enterprises • Encouragement of Tourism Activities based on sustainable development of natural resources and cultural & natural heritage • Basic Services for the economy & Rural Population • Village Renewal & Development • Conservation & upgrading of Rural Heritage
Rural Development (LEADER)Programme Funding Summary 2009-2012 2012 (To 2009 2010 2011 Date) Project Funding Committed €463,231 €1,104,569 €1,206,938 €2,158,957 Project Funding Paid €327,908 €429,251 €802,620 €374,967 • Target Project funding to be committed in 2012 €3.5 million • Project funding expected to be paid in 2012 – €1,069,000
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