I normally ask Learners to write a short Introduction about themselves and of their course of choice when enrolling on a Train the Trainer course. This is one example, though a bit long, I read it at least twice ...
"One day I was there and next day I was gone. Who was I? I was the head buck-cat, the Office Manager of a small Irish company. Now I suddenly wasn't. It felt bizarre standing outside the office with my desk tidy sticking out of the top of the plastic box for all to see and a copy of my RP50 Redundancy Form stuffed bulging in my right pocket. Yes, I had been let go. I had just been made officially redundant!
This god-damned recession just got worse. I kept my head down, made it in on time every morning. In fact, I was making it in a quarter of an hour earlier each morning, slight adjustment to my clock and hey presto, all seemed well and hopefully noticed. The question is why couldn't I have done this before now? Truth is I didn't particularly care, nor did I have to, to be fair.
I had grown up in this company, had battered many the storm with my employers from humble beginnings to what it is today, or perhaps two years ago, if I were to be honest. I dodged the myriad of Sales Reps and Training Consultants assaulting the office through every means available to them - cold calling, networking, fax shots, emails - the lot, with plans to update our skills - show up the lack of mine, more like, but I always had the office juniors to fall back on.
I was blessed with the timely and well honed skills of being very well organised and I possessed the ability to plan exceedingly well. The office ran like a dream. My boss thought I was the 'bees-knees', so did the clients, and I let them. Everything came through me and I in turn took all the praise from above in the way I had become accustomed to over the years. No one stood in my way.
After twelve years working in this company and working my way up to Office Manager within five of those years, this was the first time I had been out of work since I left school. I placed the box of years of tattered memorabilia into the boot of my car and felt the urge to get into the car as quickly as possible, as if my life depended on it. Once inside I closed the car door, took a quick glance around at the cars to my left and right and burst into tears. I was racked with self pity and saw nothing but a long period of mourning for my life ahead of me. I worried about the effect this was going to ahve on my family's lifestyle - the loss of our lifestyle - more tears, buckets of tears. What was I going to say to people, to other members of my family, to family friends and eventually neighbours who will notice me in the house all way instead of my usual early morning and late evening exit and entrance.
I was in a state of paralysis and this continued for quite some time. For the first few jobless months I was filled with a sense of shame. I was terrified of what the neighbours and friends would say about me if they only knew of my plight. I got dressed for the office each morning and did my grocery shopping in a hurry, as if I just popped out and was needed back in the office as soon as possible. My daywear consisted of office suits and well tailored clothing. I had very little to wear that was suitable for 'hoovering'. I found myself muttering someting like "working from home today" as I grabbed the post from the postman through the slightly opened front door.
I sat on the couch looking at morning TV and reprimanded myself for being so lazy, so I got up and refilled my mug, kicked off my high heels and dozed off.
My children and husband always fended for themselves over the years during the day and they didn't want to change their habits one little bit. This meant I didn't see them from one end of the day to the other. I had absolutely no structure to the day. Me, who was so well organised, who ran the company office like clockwork. Nothing seemed to fit into the day. Nothing belonged. Domesticity wasn't making sense. It seemed somehow foreign, like ti wasn't a 'proper' job to me. My son told me to stay out of his room. "Margie will tidy it up as she always does it's her job Mum". Margie had to go. I couldn't sit in the house having her tidying up around me and forever giving me odd looks and asking awkward questions now and then. I couldn't relax. I couldn't enrole on a computer course in case someone I knew was also enrolled on that course. In fact, I found it hard to leave the four walls of my house until it was dark!
Okay, so what happened? What bright idea did you have? Well I spoke to someone at Lir Business Centre, who listened without judging or making distinctive moves to sell me anything. Between us we came up with several possibilities on how I could get my life back on track again.
To start, I took one-to-one computer lessons on what I needed to learn - not a whole course and found it easier than I thought. I realised that training is something I wanted to get involved in and I had plenty of experience and I enrolled on a 'Train the Trainer' FETAC Level 6 course where next month I will qualify as a Trainer with a full course that I have put together and one that I can run as a self-employed person, in my own area of expertise.
I'd love to say it has been all plain sailing - I'm getting there, slowly. My confidence has grown and I now realise something - I was sure I had lost something else that day when I left that building, but I now have a new one - my identity!"
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Train the Trainer - FETAC Level 6
The aim of this course is to qualify you as a professionally recognised trainer in your area of expertise and to provide you with an overview of the core Training Design and Delivery Skills that will enhance your training ability on a professional and practical level. The course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. As part of your assessment, you as a potential Trainer, will have compiled a course that you can run afterwards. The course is run over 5 days (one day per week) and incorporates up to 70 hours study/working on a course of your choice.
The course fee is very competitively priced at €610 (weekdays) €650 (weekends) and there is a flexi-payment option available. The course is being held in venues all around Ireland and places are booked on a first-come basis. Information on www.lirbusinesscentre.com or email frances@lirbusinesscentre.com for more details.
My next blog will obviously be less formal and will focus on exactly what the course entails. If you are interested in doing the course solely on the basis that you heard you will automatically get listed on the National Register of Trainers you are being mislead - there are other stipulations - and you can speak to me or to the NRT themselves to get clarification on that matter before parting with your hard earned cash. This course is for those who genuinely see an opportunity to train others in their area of expertise and who would like to be part of that process. It is the first step in a brand new career and one that you will thoroughly enjoy! Speak later ...
The course fee is very competitively priced at €610 (weekdays) €650 (weekends) and there is a flexi-payment option available. The course is being held in venues all around Ireland and places are booked on a first-come basis. Information on www.lirbusinesscentre.com or email frances@lirbusinesscentre.com for more details.
My next blog will obviously be less formal and will focus on exactly what the course entails. If you are interested in doing the course solely on the basis that you heard you will automatically get listed on the National Register of Trainers you are being mislead - there are other stipulations - and you can speak to me or to the NRT themselves to get clarification on that matter before parting with your hard earned cash. This course is for those who genuinely see an opportunity to train others in their area of expertise and who would like to be part of that process. It is the first step in a brand new career and one that you will thoroughly enjoy! Speak later ...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
September'09 Update ...
Welcome to our September'09 Update!
- Train the Trainer (Nationwide) FETAC Level 6 (Sept/Oct/Nov)
- Business & Secretarial Studies Award FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
- Reception Skills (Nationwide) FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
- Interior Design FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
- Horticulture (includes Computer Skills) FETAC Level 3 Sept’09
Ongoing: start booking:
- Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised) FETAC Level 5
- Payroll (Manual & Computerised) FETAC Level 5
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) 7 modules
- ECDL ‘Start’ – completing 4 modules
- Word Processing or Spreadsheets FETAC Level 5 or Level 6
- Database or Slide Presentation FETAC Level 5
- Private ‘One-to-One Classes’ (Ongoing – book appointment)
- Children of Lir Computer Classes (7 – 12 years)- Ongoing
What do they do in there?
Lir Print …
Lir Train …
Lir Recruit …
Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec’09)
Train the Trainer Mullingar,Co. Westmeath.
This course is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. We have successfully managed to keep costs down and are taking bookings on a first-come basis. A choice of start times opposite.
Other Venues: Monaghan, Navan, Portlaoise, Drogheda, Cavan, Longford (In-company/group courses available to book)
Daytime: €600
Sept 7 x 5 Mon (Full day)
Saturday: €650
Oct 3 x 5 Sat (Full day)
Morn or Evening: €700
Oct 15th x 8 Thu
Business Studies Secretarial FETAC Level 5 Award (BBSSX)
Recession or no Recession, you still need employable skills!
1 Year intensive PLC Course - Flexi-time Classes & Payments
Business & Secretarial skills appropriate for the modern office: Text Production, Word Processing, Information & Administration, Reception Skills, Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace, Communication Skills, Work Experience module and choices of other Modules - Bookkeeping, Payroll or Audio Transcription etc.
Ideal for those who would like to keep their part-time job and study at the same time. Book classes and pay as you go. We also have shorter Secretarial Skills Courses available. (See www.lirbusinesscentre.com for more details).
Reception Course Certified FETAC Level 5 … Choices - Front Office Skills
FETAC Level 5, Mullingar, 6th Oct’09 (1 day per week x 5 weeks) €300
FETAC Level 5, Monaghan, Navan, Portlaoise, Drogheda, Longford.
(Attend 2 days training plus Assignments and completed Workbook)
Oct’09/Nov’09, €300
FETAC Level 5, Distance Learning
€60 deposit plus 4 x €60 (as Assignments/Workbook are submitted)
Anytime - €300
Lir Certificate - One Day Course In a town near you – contact us
Oct’09/Nov’09 €80
Interior Design … Certified FETAC Level 5
Colour & Light – Introduction to Interior Design facilitated by an experienced and practical Interior Designer. Contact us for more details on Collection of Work/Projects (Starting 6th Oct’09 9.30am – 1pm
Option 1: A certified course - FETAC Level 5 Course Fee: €400
Option 2: One Day “Interior Design on a Budget” Fee: €60
‘Knit-Nat’ Crafts Group - September/October’09
Get back to/or start knitting, sewing, crafts … contact us and let us know what you are interested in doing.
Autumn/Winter Special Offers …
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Word Processing FETAC Level 5 or 6
Spreadsheets FETAC Level 5 or 6
Database or Slide Presentations FETAC Level 5
ECDL (Full 7 Modules)
ECDL ‘Start’ (4 Modules)
Authorised Agents:
Thesaurus Payroll Software
€140 plus VAT @ 21½%
Horticulture Course – FETAC Level 3
This course includes both Practical and Computer Skills elements, visits to local garden centres and gardens.
Training Swaps …
Still taking interesting ‘swaps’ for an ECDL … run it by us … email lir@eircom.net
Printing & Confidential Secretarial Services:
Secretarial Services:
Many of you already know that this is how we started out way back in the late ‘80’s - providing confidential Secretarial Services was important then and is vitally important now. It is one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises you can do at the moment. Typing can be done over the weekend, at night – the hours don’t matter and you’re not paying staff for overtime rates either. Speak to us confidentially and we’ll organise a Secretarial Services Package that suits you.
See www.lirbusinesscentre.com for more information or phone me!
Printing Offer:
5,000 A5 Full Colour Double Sided Leaflets €350 plus VAT including Design – excellent value! Remember we cater for small runs and have a solution for most printing queries.
Phone Joe now on 044-9342754 or 087-2536686 or email joe@mullingar.net
CV Preparation:
Interview Techniques:
Many people who call into us for a CV Preparation have never had to have a CV done before, sounds incredible to some, but I totally understand. Now is not the time to take a chance with your CV. It needs to sell you completely. It needs to ‘jump out’ to a potential employer and say ‘yes, I’m the person for the job’. You have a wealth of experience at this stage and having it done professionally either through our Secretarial Services or through a personal one-to-one CV Consultation is a worthwhile investment.
Do you sell yourself well in an interview situation? Don’t just skip over this question without answering it honestly … how to sell yourself at a Telesales Interview etc. Book a One-to-One Consultation now.
‘Lir Recruit’ - Recruitment Agency:
Recruit info …
Recruitment is very quiet at present, but some employers are still recruiting sooner than advertising – it is fair to say that it is and always has been far easier to place a candidate we know who has trained with us as we get to know you better. If you are an employer our placement fees are minimal – contact Frances (044) 9342754 or email frances@lirbusinesscentre.com
Whether you are registered with Lir Recruit, or not, visit www.lirbusinesscentre.com under Recruit and if any positions listed interest you, email your CV first.
‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
Lir Printing provides stamps and seals for all occasions.
When was the last time you said ‘it would be handy if I had a stamp for this’ … ‘if only I had a stamp – well, now you know where to get them.
We can put your Company Logo on the self-inking rubber stamp or/and an image. Same day order, so no excuses. Remember, we are open Saturdays,
CVs, Letters, Projects, Mass Booklets, Photo-copying, Faxing, Binding, Business Cards, Headed Paper etc. (See end of Update …)
‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery Promotion:
Getting married?
We have a full range of ‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery available to order, or if you would prefer some made-to-order Wedding Stationery items then speak to Joe here at Lir Business Centre
The whole point of a Wedding Invitation Card is to get the message across and that it’s a card and you both like. It certainly does not have to cost a fortune – you have enough expense! So don’t get caught into thinking that if it is not expensive then it’s no good.
Contact us (044) 93 42754 and speak to Joe or Brogan
“Lir Armorial Scrolls and Family Name Histories
You know when you’re stuck for an idea for a present, or a ‘thank you’ gesture and absolutely no idea what to get maybe for a Parent, an Aunt, Uncle, Friend or Client. One idea is a framed Armorial picture giving detailed information on your family name. The Armorial Crest can be viewed in our office, printed and framed and delivered if required.
The armorial history combines the Surname history at the bottom of the scroll with a full colour rendition of the earliest Coat of Arms once associated with a bearer of the surname. Full colour border graphics to complement the arms of each history, and, suitably framed and mounted, these scrolls make an attractive display. A double frame and matting allows two histories to be placed together as a wedding gift or anniversary present.
Each Scroll can be previewed on screen and quickly printed on a sheet of 11x17 parchment paper. Each is sold with an individual certificate number and a seal guaranteeing the authenticity.
This is the product that many of our customers say they have been waiting for!
Phone Joe: (044) 93 42754
(087) 2536686
Lir Course Suggestions … they are more than welcome …
I’m always surprised by the training suggestions I get from Students and some of the more recent ones are:
Guitar Lessons – sorted, contact us.
Sewing Classes – “I want to know how to use a sewing machine”, “I want to re-invent my clothes instead of throwing them out – any ideas”.
Knitting Classes – “I want to know how to knit”, “would like to share what I know with other fellow knitters" – nattering and knitting! – a sort of ‘Knit-Nat’ Group – why not? Contact us.
Sewing Course:
Where students can learn how to make up a commercial pattern in a fabric of their choice and are shown how to cut out, sew, fit and finish a garment. Contact us! …
“Lir Chocolates” Promotion
As an on-going promotion, the next time the phone rings and someone asks you where would they go to get Printing, Training or Recruitment services, answer ‘Lir Business Centre, Mount St., Mullingar’ and you could be one of the lucky ones who receive our promotional box of ‘Lir Chocolates’. Why shouldn’t you get rewarded!
“Mullingar Entertainment News” …
… just a little something I heard …
Karaoke … making a come-back –
Pubs, Clubs, Parties, 6,000 songs plus YOU!
For bookings phone 087-2536686
Lir Business Services & Training Centre t/a Lir Business Centre
Lir Print, Train, Recruit
42 Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
(044) 934 2754 (044) 934 2755
frances@lirbusinesscentre.com www.lirbusinesscentre.com
Follow us on: www.twitter.com/lirtraining or www.twitter.com/mullingar
… We Print … We Train … We Recruit … We Print … We Train … We Recruit …
Thursday, August 6, 2009
August'09 Update and Newsletter
Welcome to our August’09 Update!
I can’t believe how quickly the year is going by and how shaken everyone has become due to the economy. The way I look at it, we have two choices, either sink further into a malaise of discontent and uneasiness or get on with our lives – though it may be different now. I have never said that it is easy, but what has been easy? I get up each morning knowing that there is Printing, Training and Recruitment opportunities out there … and I have no choice but to make a determined effort to go out and get it. I value each and every client/student that walks through these doors and through keeping in touch and asking what people want, we have been able to improve what we are doing, adjust our services and costs, and thereby benefiting everyone concerned. You’ll be surprised at what we have done so far. For a colourful version of this Newsletter go to www.lirbusinesscentre.com and enter your email address.
Kind regards
Frances Gallagher
What do they do in there?
Lir Print …
Lir Train …
Lir Recruit …
Training Fees to suit all pockets …
Training Swaps …
‘Lir 555 Computer Club’-
Our training ranges from €10 per class upwards. Through our ‘Lir 555 Computer Club’ training it costs from as little as €5.55 per hour for computer training.
‘Lir Training Vouchers’ -
You can buy Training Vouchers from €20 for yourself or someone you know who would benefit from training and build up a course over time.
Authorised Agents:
Thesaurus Payroll Software €140 plus VAT @ 21½%
Reception Course €300 (Also by Distance Learning)
Front Office Skills
FETAC Level 5 Certified (Pay in full or €60 deposit, and 4 x €60) With Distance Learning you can start whenever you like and complete within 6 months. Otherwise book yourself into a 5-day Reception Course at our Centre starting in September’09 (1 day per week). See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
Time Management (Half Day Course) €90 - Stop procrastinating!
This half day (morning class) is designed to make us more aware of our time and how we actually spend it. Thinking and planning about setting goals for our business is always a good idea, but there comes a time when we have to stop procrastinating and start earning money – especially now in this economic climate. How many times have we caught ourselves always busy being busy – doing work that is not necessarily selling or money producing activities, but we swear we are building our business – in fact we are just ‘getting ready to get ready’. This morning class will help to focus more on what needs to be done and how to manage our time more effectively.
Business Studies Secretarial FETAC Level 5 Award (BBSSX) Recession or no Recession, you still need employable skills! ‘My mother told me this, and it never let me down’
One Year intensive PLC Course - Flexi-time Classes & Payments
Business & Secretarial skills appropriate for the modern office: Text Production, Word Processing, Information & Administration, Reception Skills, Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace, Communication Skills, Work Experience module and choices of other Modules - Bookkeeping, Payroll or Audio Transcription etc.
Ideal for those who would like to keep their part-time job and study at the same time. Book classes and pay as you go. We also have shorter Secretarial Skills Courses available. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
CV Preparation:
Interview Techniques:
Many people who call into us for a CV Preparation have never had to have a CV done before, sounds incredible to some, but I totally understand. Now is not the time to take a chance with your CV. It needs to sell you completely. It needs to ‘jump out’ to a potential employer and say ‘yes, I’m the person for the job’. You have a wealth of experience at this stage and having it done professionally either through our Secretarial Services or through a personal one-to-one CV Consultation is a worthwhile investment.
I received an email from a ZaleTabakman.ca about the ‘Top 10 Skills by Job Hunters’ – an interesting read.
There you go, I’ve been saying it for years – start selling!
Do you sell yourself well in an interview situation? Don’t just skip over this question without answering it honestly … would you sit in front of me and let me interview you and appraise your interview technique. Book a One-to-One Consultation now.
Quote: ‘Getting a job is the same as making a sale, once the product is you and the sale is the job offer’
‘Lir Recruit’ - Recruitment Agency:
Recruit info …
Recruitment is very quiet at present, but some employers are still recruiting sooner than advertising – it is fair to say that it is and always has been far easier to place a candidate we know who has trained with us as we get to know you better. If you are an employer our placement fees are minimal – contact Frances (044) 9342754
Qualified and Experienced Trainers required. Visit http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ under Recruit.
“Lir Armorial Scrolls and Family Name Histories"
You know when you’re stuck for an idea for a present, or a ‘thank you’ gesture and absolutely no idea what to get maybe for a Parent, an Aunt, Uncle, Friend or Client. One idea is a framed Armorial picture giving detailed information on your family name. The Armorial Crest can be viewed in our office, printed and framed and delivered if required.
The armorial history combines the Surname history at the bottom of the scroll with a full colour rendition of the earliest Coat of Arms once associated with a bearer of the surname. Full colour border graphics to complement the arms of each history, and, suitably framed and mounted, these scrolls make an attractive display. A double frame and matting allows two histories to be placed together as a wedding gift or anniversary present.
Each Scroll can be previewed on screen and quickly printed on a sheet of 11x17 parchment paper. Each is sold with an individual certificate number and a seal guaranteeing the authenticity.
This is the product that many of our customers say they have been waiting for!
Phone Joe: (044) 93 42754 / (087) 2536686
Lir Course Suggestions …they are more than welcome …
I’m always surprised by the training suggestions I get from Students and some of the more recent ones are:
Guitar Lessons – sorted, contact us.
Sewing Classes – “I want to know how to use a sewing machine”, “I want to re-invent my clothes instead of throwing them out – any ideas”. Knitting Classes – “I want to know how to knit”, “would like to share what I know with other fellow knitters – nattering and knitting! – a sort of ‘Knit-Nat’ Group – why not? Contact me.
Sewing Course:
Where students can learn how to make up a commercial pattern in a fabric of their choice and are shown how to cut out, sew, fit and finish a garment. Contact me! …
“Lir Chocolates” Promotion
As an on-going promotion, the next time the phone rings and someone asks you where would they go to get Printing, Training or Recruitment services, answer ‘Lir Business Centre, Mount St., Mullingar’ and you could be one of the lucky ones who receive our promotional box of ‘Lir Chocolates’. Why shouldn’t you get rewarded!
“Mullingar Entertainment News” …
… just a little something I heard …
Karaoke
Karaoke … making a come-back –
The Bridge Bar, Dublin Bridge, Mullingar Sat 8th Aug’09
For bookings phone 087-2536686
Darragh J. Glennon – Debut Album Launch – ‘Detour’ - The Stables, Mullingar - Sat. 2nd Aug’09 – www.bebo.com/Darragh_J or www.myspace.com/darraghjglennon
Lir Business Services & Training Centre t/a Lir Business Centre
Lir Print, Train, Recruit
42 Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
(044) 934 2754 (044) 934 2755
frances@lirbusinesscentre.com http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
Follow us on: www.twitter.com/lirtraining or www.twitter.com/mullingar
… We Print … We Train … We Recruit … We Print … We Train … We Recruit …
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I can’t believe how quickly the year is going by and how shaken everyone has become due to the economy. The way I look at it, we have two choices, either sink further into a malaise of discontent and uneasiness or get on with our lives – though it may be different now. I have never said that it is easy, but what has been easy? I get up each morning knowing that there is Printing, Training and Recruitment opportunities out there … and I have no choice but to make a determined effort to go out and get it. I value each and every client/student that walks through these doors and through keeping in touch and asking what people want, we have been able to improve what we are doing, adjust our services and costs, and thereby benefiting everyone concerned. You’ll be surprised at what we have done so far. For a colourful version of this Newsletter go to www.lirbusinesscentre.com and enter your email address.
Kind regards
Frances Gallagher
What do they do in there?
Lir Print …
Lir Train …
Lir Recruit …
Training Fees to suit all pockets …
Training Swaps …
‘Lir 555 Computer Club’-
Our training ranges from €10 per class upwards. Through our ‘Lir 555 Computer Club’ training it costs from as little as €5.55 per hour for computer training.
‘Lir Training Vouchers’ -
You can buy Training Vouchers from €20 for yourself or someone you know who would benefit from training and build up a course over time.
Flexi-Class Times and Flexi-Pay Options –
Computer classes can be booked at times that suit you thereby allowing you more flexibility when it comes to booking your classes and paying fees.
Great feedback from the May’09 Newsletter and some interesting suggestions for ‘swapping’ a service or product for an ECDL course, for example. We took up three of the ‘swaps’ offered and it worked out extremely well.
Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Aug/Sept/Oct’09)
Train the Trainer
This course is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. We have successfully managed to keep costs down and are taking bookings on a first-come basis. A choice of start times opposite.
*** Excellent Value! ***
Daytime: €600
Aug19th x 5 Wed or
Sept 7th x 5 Mon
Saturday: €650
Sept 19th x 7 Sat
Evenings: €700
Sept 17th x 10 Thu
Image Processing FETAC Level 5 (Sept/Oct’09)
Image Processing Course
This course is designed to develop practical understanding of digital image processing using image processing software and provides the Learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to visualise and plan all the stages involved in the production and manipulation of digital graphics images. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
FETAC Level 5
Daytime: €300
10am to 1pm
Aug 18th Tue x 8 or
Sept 7th Mon x 8
August Special Offers … use €20 Training Vouchers
ECDL (Full 7 Modules or ‘ECDL Start’ 4 Modules)
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Keyboarding / Data Entry FETAC Level 4
(Purchase €20 Training Voucher(s) and book course of your choice, when training hours run out purchase another Voucher and complete at your pace.
Computer classes can be booked at times that suit you thereby allowing you more flexibility when it comes to booking your classes and paying fees.
Great feedback from the May’09 Newsletter and some interesting suggestions for ‘swapping’ a service or product for an ECDL course, for example. We took up three of the ‘swaps’ offered and it worked out extremely well.
Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Aug/Sept/Oct’09)
Train the Trainer
This course is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. We have successfully managed to keep costs down and are taking bookings on a first-come basis. A choice of start times opposite.
*** Excellent Value! ***
Daytime: €600
Aug19th x 5 Wed or
Sept 7th x 5 Mon
Saturday: €650
Sept 19th x 7 Sat
Evenings: €700
Sept 17th x 10 Thu
Image Processing FETAC Level 5 (Sept/Oct’09)
Image Processing Course
This course is designed to develop practical understanding of digital image processing using image processing software and provides the Learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to visualise and plan all the stages involved in the production and manipulation of digital graphics images. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
FETAC Level 5
Daytime: €300
10am to 1pm
Aug 18th Tue x 8 or
Sept 7th Mon x 8
August Special Offers … use €20 Training Vouchers
ECDL (Full 7 Modules or ‘ECDL Start’ 4 Modules)
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Keyboarding / Data Entry FETAC Level 4
(Purchase €20 Training Voucher(s) and book course of your choice, when training hours run out purchase another Voucher and complete at your pace.
Authorised Agents:
Thesaurus Payroll Software €140 plus VAT @ 21½%
Reception Course €300 (Also by Distance Learning)
Front Office Skills
FETAC Level 5 Certified (Pay in full or €60 deposit, and 4 x €60) With Distance Learning you can start whenever you like and complete within 6 months. Otherwise book yourself into a 5-day Reception Course at our Centre starting in September’09 (1 day per week). See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
Time Management (Half Day Course) €90 - Stop procrastinating!
This half day (morning class) is designed to make us more aware of our time and how we actually spend it. Thinking and planning about setting goals for our business is always a good idea, but there comes a time when we have to stop procrastinating and start earning money – especially now in this economic climate. How many times have we caught ourselves always busy being busy – doing work that is not necessarily selling or money producing activities, but we swear we are building our business – in fact we are just ‘getting ready to get ready’. This morning class will help to focus more on what needs to be done and how to manage our time more effectively.
Business Studies Secretarial FETAC Level 5 Award (BBSSX) Recession or no Recession, you still need employable skills! ‘My mother told me this, and it never let me down’
One Year intensive PLC Course - Flexi-time Classes & Payments
Business & Secretarial skills appropriate for the modern office: Text Production, Word Processing, Information & Administration, Reception Skills, Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace, Communication Skills, Work Experience module and choices of other Modules - Bookkeeping, Payroll or Audio Transcription etc.
Ideal for those who would like to keep their part-time job and study at the same time. Book classes and pay as you go. We also have shorter Secretarial Skills Courses available. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
CV Preparation:
Interview Techniques:
Many people who call into us for a CV Preparation have never had to have a CV done before, sounds incredible to some, but I totally understand. Now is not the time to take a chance with your CV. It needs to sell you completely. It needs to ‘jump out’ to a potential employer and say ‘yes, I’m the person for the job’. You have a wealth of experience at this stage and having it done professionally either through our Secretarial Services or through a personal one-to-one CV Consultation is a worthwhile investment.
I received an email from a ZaleTabakman.ca about the ‘Top 10 Skills by Job Hunters’ – an interesting read.
There you go, I’ve been saying it for years – start selling!
Do you sell yourself well in an interview situation? Don’t just skip over this question without answering it honestly … would you sit in front of me and let me interview you and appraise your interview technique. Book a One-to-One Consultation now.
Quote: ‘Getting a job is the same as making a sale, once the product is you and the sale is the job offer’
‘Lir Recruit’ - Recruitment Agency:
Recruit info …
Recruitment is very quiet at present, but some employers are still recruiting sooner than advertising – it is fair to say that it is and always has been far easier to place a candidate we know who has trained with us as we get to know you better. If you are an employer our placement fees are minimal – contact Frances (044) 9342754
Qualified and Experienced Trainers required. Visit http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ under Recruit.
Printing & Confidential Secretarial Services:
Printing Offer:
Many of you already know that this is how we started out way back in the late ‘80’s -providing confidential Secretarial Services was important then and is vitally important now. It is one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises you can do at the moment. Typing can be done over the weekend, at night – the hours don’t matter and you’re not paying staff for overtime rates either. Speak to us confidentially and we’ll organise a Secretarial Services Package that suits you.
See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more information or phone me!
5,000 A5 Full Colour Double Sided Leaflets €350 plus VAT including Design – excellent value! Remember we cater for small runs and have a solution for most printing queries.
Phone Joe now on 044-9342754 or 087-2536686 or email joe@mullingar.net
‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
Secretarial Services:
Lir Printing provides stamps and seals for all occasions.
When was the last time you said ‘it would be handy if I had a stamp for this’ … ‘if only I had a stamp – well, now you know where to get them.
We can put your Company Logo on the self-inking rubber stamp or/and an image. Same day order, so no excuses. Remember, we are open Saturdays,
CVs, Letters, Projects, Mass Booklets, Photo-copying, Faxing, Binding, Business Cards, Headed Paper etc. (See end of Update …)
‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery Promotion:
Getting married?
We have a full range of ‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery available to order, or if you would prefer some made-to-order Wedding Stationery items then speak to Joe here at Lir Business Centre
The whole point of a Wedding Invitation Card is to get the message across and that it’s a card and you both like. It certainly does not have to cost a fortune – you have enough expense! So don’t get caught into thinking that if it is not expensive then it’s no good.
Contact us (044) 93 42754 and speak to Joe or Brogan
Printing Offer:
Many of you already know that this is how we started out way back in the late ‘80’s -providing confidential Secretarial Services was important then and is vitally important now. It is one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises you can do at the moment. Typing can be done over the weekend, at night – the hours don’t matter and you’re not paying staff for overtime rates either. Speak to us confidentially and we’ll organise a Secretarial Services Package that suits you.
See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more information or phone me!
5,000 A5 Full Colour Double Sided Leaflets €350 plus VAT including Design – excellent value! Remember we cater for small runs and have a solution for most printing queries.
Phone Joe now on 044-9342754 or 087-2536686 or email joe@mullingar.net
‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
Secretarial Services:
Lir Printing provides stamps and seals for all occasions.
When was the last time you said ‘it would be handy if I had a stamp for this’ … ‘if only I had a stamp – well, now you know where to get them.
We can put your Company Logo on the self-inking rubber stamp or/and an image. Same day order, so no excuses. Remember, we are open Saturdays,
CVs, Letters, Projects, Mass Booklets, Photo-copying, Faxing, Binding, Business Cards, Headed Paper etc. (See end of Update …)
‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery Promotion:
Getting married?
We have a full range of ‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery available to order, or if you would prefer some made-to-order Wedding Stationery items then speak to Joe here at Lir Business Centre
The whole point of a Wedding Invitation Card is to get the message across and that it’s a card and you both like. It certainly does not have to cost a fortune – you have enough expense! So don’t get caught into thinking that if it is not expensive then it’s no good.
Contact us (044) 93 42754 and speak to Joe or Brogan
“Lir Armorial Scrolls and Family Name Histories"
You know when you’re stuck for an idea for a present, or a ‘thank you’ gesture and absolutely no idea what to get maybe for a Parent, an Aunt, Uncle, Friend or Client. One idea is a framed Armorial picture giving detailed information on your family name. The Armorial Crest can be viewed in our office, printed and framed and delivered if required.
The armorial history combines the Surname history at the bottom of the scroll with a full colour rendition of the earliest Coat of Arms once associated with a bearer of the surname. Full colour border graphics to complement the arms of each history, and, suitably framed and mounted, these scrolls make an attractive display. A double frame and matting allows two histories to be placed together as a wedding gift or anniversary present.
Each Scroll can be previewed on screen and quickly printed on a sheet of 11x17 parchment paper. Each is sold with an individual certificate number and a seal guaranteeing the authenticity.
This is the product that many of our customers say they have been waiting for!
Phone Joe: (044) 93 42754 / (087) 2536686
Lir Course Suggestions …they are more than welcome …
I’m always surprised by the training suggestions I get from Students and some of the more recent ones are:
Guitar Lessons – sorted, contact us.
Sewing Classes – “I want to know how to use a sewing machine”, “I want to re-invent my clothes instead of throwing them out – any ideas”. Knitting Classes – “I want to know how to knit”, “would like to share what I know with other fellow knitters – nattering and knitting! – a sort of ‘Knit-Nat’ Group – why not? Contact me.
Sewing Course:
Where students can learn how to make up a commercial pattern in a fabric of their choice and are shown how to cut out, sew, fit and finish a garment. Contact me! …
“Lir Chocolates” Promotion
As an on-going promotion, the next time the phone rings and someone asks you where would they go to get Printing, Training or Recruitment services, answer ‘Lir Business Centre, Mount St., Mullingar’ and you could be one of the lucky ones who receive our promotional box of ‘Lir Chocolates’. Why shouldn’t you get rewarded!
“Mullingar Entertainment News” …
… just a little something I heard …
Karaoke
Karaoke … making a come-back –
The Bridge Bar, Dublin Bridge, Mullingar Sat 8th Aug’09
For bookings phone 087-2536686
Darragh J. Glennon – Debut Album Launch – ‘Detour’ - The Stables, Mullingar - Sat. 2nd Aug’09 – www.bebo.com/Darragh_J or www.myspace.com/darraghjglennon
Lir Business Services & Training Centre t/a Lir Business Centre
Lir Print, Train, Recruit
42 Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
(044) 934 2754 (044) 934 2755
frances@lirbusinesscentre.com http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
Follow us on: www.twitter.com/lirtraining or www.twitter.com/mullingar
… We Print … We Train … We Recruit … We Print … We Train … We Recruit …
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Reception Correspondence Course - FETAC Level 5 Certified
Hi all,
From travelling around the country for the past number of years I discovered that many people who enjoyed the "One Day" Reception Skills Day I ran in different towns, wanted a course that was certified. In order to do that, the course would have to be much longer and more detailed. To that end, we have developed a Certified Reception Correspondence Course that can be completed in your own time and on a flexi-pay option whereby you pay €100 to start and €50 for each Assignment submitted (4 in all). We will keep you informed of dates and times when we are in your area if you would like to meet us and you will get the chance to meet others who are doing the this course or another similiar course.
You will have a dedicated Course Tutor at your disposal (more than likely myself) contactable by phone, Skype, email, Twitter, or whatever method is mutually beneficial. I'm excited about this course because, first of all, it makes it far more time-friendly, payment-friendly and above all, you are not on your own.
During the course we keep in touch to make sure you actually finish the course. This is very important to us as it is part of our Quality Procedures agreed with FETAC that we do all we can to make sure the participant finishes the course.
Use the recession now to build on your skills and make yourself more employable when the economy improves. If I remember anything from the last recession, it is that the minute the economy started improving and companies started recruiting staff, recognised quaifications were being requested to narrow down the number of applicants applying.
So if you need any assistance on CV Preparation or Interview Techniques (which can be done privately as a consultation on a One-to-One basis or by using Skype in the privacy of your own home or office), remember that 'Lir Print ... Lir Train ...Lir Recruit'. If you would like to receive our monthly Newsletter sign in on our website http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com also.
For more information on this course, contact me on (044) 93 42754 or (086) 1567203, follow me on Twitter 'Lirtraining' or email me personally at frances@lirbusinesscentre.com
Many thanks,
Frances Gallagher
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Submission deadline ... for May'09 Assessment
Hi, you know who you are, a few Reception Assessment Portfolios (Roscrea) not received yet. Assignment 2 due last week. Let me know what's happening ... all was well two weeks ago! If you need help let me know.
Safety & Health in the Workplace - same thing, two Assessment Portfolios (Assign 1 & 2) haven't arrived yet - to be submitted asap.
Gerry ... this is what the pyramid looks like - you would have received a handout of same ...
Jarlath (Navan) you only have one more module to complete the ECDL ... (Module 5: Database) tutor will be there Wednesday and following Wednesday. It would be a pity not to finish it.
Maryann (Kilkenny) you put a lot of work into Reception FETAC Assessment 2 received by post. Congratulations!
Business & Secretarial Skills Award (FETAC) course participants. Great night last Thursday . Your group work and presentations so far outstanding. Keep up the good work.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Nervous about training at Lir Business Services & Training Centre?
This time, I am going to talk to you about taking part in training at Lir Business Services & Training Centre (Mullingar). I've been tutoring for 20 years and I've had experience with people who've come back into eucation after maybe twenty, thirty or maybe more years and from a variety of different workplaces, from hospitals, health centres, factories, retail or office sector and these people have registered on our courses and, indeed, have come back to us for more training. They would have attended at first, unsure what they could achieve, but all the feedback that I've had has been that they've not only found it worthwhile for work purposes, but that they've found it personally very rewarding as well.
You'll be coming into an adult learning environment where the tutors will be experienced and enjoy working with adults and I think that's because adults coming back into education are bringing them their whole life and work experience and it will be from that point that the tutors at Lir Business Services & Training Centre will be taking the training. So experience that you've gathered over the years is going to be really valued. So when you start, first of all, you'll be with other people, like yourself, out on an entirely new experience, but with the support of an experienced tutor that's used to working with adults.
All our courses are accredited - mainly FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) Levels 3 to 6. As you complete your training with us, you will complete work during the day or evening and you will have some work to do outside of class times. These activities will be the things that will build up marks for you as you so through the course so that there won't be a pile of work for you to do at the end of the course. Gradually, as you go through you'll be building up pieces of work and your tutor will be guiding you at evert stage and you're receiving credit for them as you go along.
As with many FETAC accredited courses, you may be asked to share experience about how you think that applies to you at work, or a place of work. You'll be, therefore, taking aspects you do and enlarging your knowledge about them and then, hopefully, bringing this back into your workplace at an increased skill level.
The best advice I can give is to come with an attitude of being up for a challenge and really being open minded and willing to join in, because that not only makes it more interesting, but it makes it more worthwhile for everyone because you are going to participate and contribute as well to the group. So you attitude is very important. Not everything is going to be easy, so at times you may find something harder to do and that's why the tutors are there - there is never a stupid or silly question, so don't be afraid to ask the same thing twice if need be.
At the end of your training you will be able to take away a tremendous sense of achievement by having completed the module and I suppose, personally speaking, I've also received a lot of personal satisfaction from working with people of such high commitment. If you are in any way nervous, just book in for one class to see how you get on and make up your mind afterwards.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Safety & Health in the Workplace FETAC Level 5
Wow, so much of this is pure commonsense, yet people can make such a song and dance about it but it is important ... I'll say that again ... it is important!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Training in Roscrea
A long enough journey from Mullingar to Roscrea, means early morning rise, clear the head, set the SatNav to get me through the back roads to my destination when I reach the town itself. Nothing like wondering if you brought all the equipment you need for the day with you when you find yourself on the road between Mullingar and Tullamore. Tullamore is a busy town around 8am.
Newstalk keeps me interested - Claire and Gerry finally discovering 'Twitter', Claire's 'to the point' interview style is engaging and the websites to visit are very interesting but my two hands are firmly on the wheel and my iphone/notebook is in my bag - I'll get a chance to look them up later, convincing myself that I will remember the website address by the time the day is over and I am back home in Mullingar.
The road between Tullamore and Birr is a long drive - nothing to really see unless I am missing something - not even a decent 'bad bend' to be careful of on the way back. Can't understand the 'catch-up' aspect of driving that other drivers engage in - I can see them coming on a straight stretch, way back, and it's as if their lives depend upon it, but they must catch up with me. I imagine them in the car, hunched, frowning, focussed. When they catch up they stick to my tail on the straight stretch, not doing much else and I find I'm glaring at them in the rear view mirror - "what do you want?" "are you near enough?" "can you see into my boot, because I can't", "pass me out if you want to - it's a straight road", I shout in the confines of my car - hoping that Claire and Gerry don't hear me, but they don't. I dread braking when this happens and I find myself constantly checking that I am sticking to the speed limit - go away!
Another thought - did I bring everything I was asked to bring any of my course participants the last day I was down in Tipperary - again, half my brain/memory is in my bag! Nearly there ...
Newstalk keeps me interested - Claire and Gerry finally discovering 'Twitter', Claire's 'to the point' interview style is engaging and the websites to visit are very interesting but my two hands are firmly on the wheel and my iphone/notebook is in my bag - I'll get a chance to look them up later, convincing myself that I will remember the website address by the time the day is over and I am back home in Mullingar.
The road between Tullamore and Birr is a long drive - nothing to really see unless I am missing something - not even a decent 'bad bend' to be careful of on the way back. Can't understand the 'catch-up' aspect of driving that other drivers engage in - I can see them coming on a straight stretch, way back, and it's as if their lives depend upon it, but they must catch up with me. I imagine them in the car, hunched, frowning, focussed. When they catch up they stick to my tail on the straight stretch, not doing much else and I find I'm glaring at them in the rear view mirror - "what do you want?" "are you near enough?" "can you see into my boot, because I can't", "pass me out if you want to - it's a straight road", I shout in the confines of my car - hoping that Claire and Gerry don't hear me, but they don't. I dread braking when this happens and I find myself constantly checking that I am sticking to the speed limit - go away!
Another thought - did I bring everything I was asked to bring any of my course participants the last day I was down in Tipperary - again, half my brain/memory is in my bag! Nearly there ...
Secretarial Skills
Is it me? or do the letters I receive have to be so badly laid out? Is it my age? or just that it doesn't matter any more how a piece of correspondence appears on the page?
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