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.
Who funds the EPIC Programme?
The programme is supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and The Community Foundation for Ireland and funded under the Integration and Employment of Migrants activity as part of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) 2021-2027.
Register your interest for the Online EPIC Programme
Please fill in the form below, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. Due to the high number of inquiries, this may take up to two weeks.
For a faster response, please fill in the Online Training EPIC application form and email it to epic@bitc.ie
The EPIC programme is a FREE 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):
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.
Hear from a former EPIC participant on his experience with our employment programme.
Our impact
EPIC has helped over 4,000 people from 101 nationalities. 72% of our clients have found jobs or entered training or are volunteering. Why not apply and continue your journey in Irish society?
You must meet three conditions to qualify:
Our programme covers many areas to help you improve your skills and find work in Ireland. You can learn more in our EPIC Programme leaflet and EPIC Programme poster
Searching for work
Business support
Integration sessions
The aims of the information sessions are to help you network, understand the Irish system and integrate into Irish society. Topics covered include:
One-to-one support with career counsellors
Our career counsellors provide one-to-one support sessions on the steps to take when seeking new employment or education. Their expertise and wide experience in career advice and job placement will help you on your journey. They may support you with:
The first step is filling out the Online Training EPIC Programme Application Form. You can download it or pick it up at our office. Then you can send it to us:
Our EPIC Programme is open for applications. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Each course is six weeks long and takes place in the mornings or in the afternoons.
Group | Start Date | End Date | Schedule | Closing Date for Applications | |
13 (online) | 10-Oct-23 | 17-Nov-23 | Morning | 2-Oct-23 | |
14 (online) | 31-Oct-23 | 8-Dec-23 | Afternoon | 23-Oct-23 |