Are you an unemployed asylum seeker, refugee or migrant living in Ireland? Are you looking for a job and you don’t know where to start your job search? We can help you develop your employment skills through the EPIC Programme.

What is the EPIC Programme?

The EPIC Programme is a 6-week online training and education programme taught in English that helps you develop your skills, look for work and integrate into Irish society.

By taking part in the programme, you receive help with (Important note: These services are linked together – it is not possible to choose just one):

• Improving your job-seeking skills
• Learning business vocabulary
• Preparing your CV and cover letter
• Identifying and describing your skills
• Practising for job interviews (face to face, phone and online)
• Cultural integration (indirect/direct communication, body language and more)
• Learning about Ireland and how to access different services (health, education, employment rights and more)
• Developing your IT and LinkedIn skills
• One-to-one support of a Career Counsellor

If you decide to take part, be assured that we put you at the centre of our work. We will assess your needs and provide a programme for you. We work with businesses to provide specialised supports.

How do I qualify to take part?

You must meet three conditions to qualify:

1 Status - You must be an unemployed adult who is one of the following:

• Asylum seekers with work permits or who have been living in Ireland for 8 months
• Refugees with Stamp 4
• People with Subsidiary Protection or Leave to Remain and Stamp 4
• People from a refugee background and Irish passport
• People with Temporary Protection Certificates (Ukrainian refugees)
• Vulnerable migrants with Stamp 4, dependant Stamp 1G or EU/Irish citizenship (conditions apply)

2 Have a good level of English – You should have intermediate (B1/B2) to high level of both written and spoken English and you need to be able to communicate in English without requiring translation support. We will assess your English language level before you join the programme.

3 Based in the Republic of Ireland

You can find more detailed information about the training in the EPIC Programme poster

How can I take part?

The first step is filling out the online application form. You can download it below or pick it up at our office.
Then you can send it to us:

• By email: epic@bitc.ie
• To our office address: 3rd Floor Phibsborough Tower, Phibsborough Road, Dublin

Training dates 2024 & closing date for applications

• Tuesday 30th April 2024 (afternoon course) – Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
• Tuesday 21st May 2024 (morning course) - Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th May 2024