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Sponsored Learning for Meath Business

Sponsored Learning for Meath Business – Economic Development & Innovation Unit, Meath County Council

The Economic Development & Innovation (EDI) Unit is introducing a new initiative to support businesses in County Meath – the Innovation Fund.  A new programme will be launched in early 2010.  As part of its 2009 programme, the EDI Unit is commencing a sponsored learning programme for eligible businesses as part of the MILL (Meath Initiative for Lifelong Learning). 

Meath County Council will sponsor a number of small & medium business representatives in participating in the following courses being offered, commencing in February 2010.  Sponsorship involves funding of 75% of total course fees for the Employment Law and Project Time Management courses, subject to a minimum number of registrations.

Sponsored Learning places are limited and will be allocated on the basis of an application process.  Preference will be given to businesses registered on the Meath Business Directory (www.meath.ie/businessdirectory). Further information and application forms are available by contacting edi@meathcoco.ie or by calling 046-9097065.  Application forms must be completed and returned on or before Friday 18th December 2009 to the address below:

Economic Development Executive, Economic Development & Innovation Unit, Meath County Council or by email to cking@meathcoco.ie.

Further information on the course options is available from the Office of Further & Higher Education Development Officer, Meath County Council, Tel: 046-909 7067/ 087-276 4675.