WELCOME TO SICAP

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.

INCLUSION: THE HEART OF KLP TEAMWORK

The Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) team is dedicated to fostering inclusion, unity, and wellbeing across Kilkenny. This video celebrates the spirit of teamwork and community as we work together to create a place where everyone feels welcome and supported — existing and new communities alike.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

The SICAP team focuses on helping individuals find work and upskill through CV training, personal development courses, Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, and internships. KLP has also designed a number of bespoke programmes tailored to provide the essential skills from promoting well-being to personal development to help gain confidence when seeking employment. Our confidential service can provide one-to-one support to identify the options available to help you get back into employment.  Give our team a call! T: 056 775 2111

ONE TO ONE SUPPORT!

The KLP Social Inclusion team provides One to One confidential support and mentoring to help you achieve your employment goals.

 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

 Avail of our employment support service for information on job internships, C.V. support, and career guidance.

 WOULD YOU BENEFIT FROM TRAINING AND EDUCATION?

We can assist you in finding the training course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.

DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA?

We can give you information and business advice through the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.

WHAT IS SICAP?

To read more about the UN 17 Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

These projects are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union as part of the European Social Fund Plus Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Operational Programme 2021-2027.

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is a government-funded initiative in Ireland aimed at addressing poverty and social exclusion through community engagement and strong partnerships.

The programme runs from 2021 to 2027 and provides funding to support disadvantaged individuals, community organizations, and public sector agencies in working together to improve the quality of people's lives. 

The programme is delivered by a team of Community Development Officers who use a community development approach to engage with marginalized communities and individuals. This approach focuses on empowering individuals and communities to identify and address their own needs and priorities, with a view to achieving sustainable change.

Through SICAP, KLP is committed to creating a more inclusive and socially-just society for the County, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

This project is supported by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
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Case Studies

SMART VILLAGES CASE STUDY

The Smart Villages initiative is the epitome of KLP's focus to explore innovative ways to develop new opportunities which would improve the economic, social, and cultural quality of life for the people, communities and small enterprises.

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WELLBEING CASE STUDY

SICAP identified a strategic opportunity to expand wellbeing initiatives to new communities across Kilkenny.  This expansion was supported through the collaboration of local stakeholders and existing community health services.

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Links: https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/social-inclusion-and-community-activation-programme-sicap-2018-2022/