About Us
ReSkill Ireland CLG is a profit-for-purpose Social Enterprise based in County Galway.
Our mentors have lived through the trials of disadvantage, living with acquired disability, returning to education as adults, being out of the workforce for a decade, overcoming imposter syndrome, gaining confidence, becoming self-employed, employed and managing a business!
We work with Public, Private and the Charity and Voluntary Sectors to provide tailored support in the areas of employment and self-employment particularly for those who are marginalised, new-arrivals, disabled, lone-parenting, and carers.
Our Mission:
At ReSkill Ireland CLG, our mission is to uplift and empower those who are marginalised, working within the community and for the community, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We achieve this through individual or group mentoring sessions and targeted workshops.
We strive to create pathways to employment and self-employment, leveraging our lived experiences with disadvantage and disability to help others enhance their lives.
Our Values:
At ReSkill Ireland CLG, we uphold the values of inclusivity, empowerment, and compassion.
We are dedicated to creating a supportive environment for all individuals.
Our Impact:
Since our inception, we have helped numerous individuals gain financial independence and improve their quality of life. Our success stories include people who have transitioned from unemployment to self-employment, secured stable jobs, and pursued further education.
Testimonials
Participants:
“Best business course I've been on. The only one that actually went in depth with day to day activities”
– Daniel (INTREO Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Business Plan Participant).
“Lucky to learn from professionals. Both course instructors have an incredible personalities that helped people to open up and flourish”
– Irina
“Felt more confident in my idea and within a few days after following advice given my plan had developed and became more of an attractive idea.”
- Anon
“My mentoring session was so inspiring! My mentor and I had a genuinely beneficial exchange of ideas, and the fact that we both learned from one another is a testament to the power of collaboration and open-mindedness. This session has given me the motivation to pursue my goals and the tools to plan for my future. I realised that success is not just about achieving my goals - it's also about the journey and the people who enrich it along the way.”
– Anon
“Helped me to clarify my ultimate goals”
- Anon
“It was nice to chat to someone about the situation that I'm in currently and the willingness to help was lovely without no pressure”
- Anon
“I had a lovely friendly mentor who put me at ease. I was given encouragement to feel confident about returning to work after being a stay at home mum. I found the experience very beneficial.”
- Anon
‘My mentor was very encouraging and supportive full of knowledge’
- Anon
“I feel I have found a support group that will help me on my journey with only encouragement, help and non judgmental"
- Anon
‘I really enjoyed and gained so much from my mentoring call, who put me at ease straight away’
- Anon
“I have already used some of the business jargon and different perspectives and it has grown my confidence in approaching potential customers to wholesale too”
- Anon
"Receiving info of different sources for going in business/enterprising direction, various avenues.”
- Anon
“Having a personal account of someone else experience with was helpful and made more reality to pursue these notions that I was drawn to this with.”
- Anon
“Supportive”
- Anon
“The mentoring before the upcoming workshops put a better light to them to see if suitable or not, helpful"
- Anon
“I felt very encouraged and at the end of the meeting I felt I was more able to tackle a job after years of not working.”
- Anon
“I felt like my obstacles were heard and understood.”
- Anon
“it’s giving me great confidence, speaking to other women, and finding out about more opportunities in the community”
- Anon
‘The mentor was very knowledgeable and had my interest at heart. She gave me lots of ideas that I have already used thank you.”
- Anon
Partners:
"Riona & Caroline are truly empowering women, their commitment to driving social innovation is visible for all to see. Their passion and expertise were evident, and I'm excited about the potential impact of our collaboration. Together, we plan to create meaningful opportunities for individuals to thrive in their careers and contribute positively to society. We look forward to working closely with ReSkill Ireland to turn our shared vision into reality."
- Katie Dudley | Snr Customer Value Creation Team Lead | eBay Ireland