Introduction of Administration Fee on Programme Bookings with effect from 3rd October 2020

Introduction of Administration Fee on Programme Bookings with effect from 3rd October 2020

 

Since March over 1000 people have attended courses and seminars hosted by the Local Enterprise Office. These programmes have been on a free model and delivered online. There has been a issue over the past few months with people booking programmes and then not attending therefore taking a place which could have booked by somebody else which we can’t let continue. 

As we unveil our additional programmes for the remainder of 2020 please be advised with effect from close of business on 2nd October 2020, Carlow County Council’s – Local Enterprise Office will be  introducing a non-refundable administration fee on all course and programme bookings with the exception of: 

  • 1. Programmes delivered by LEO Executive Members i.e. Trading Online Voucher Seminars, Finance Essentials for SMEs
  • 2. Mentoring
  • 3. Selected Brexit Supports

All bookings up to close of business on 2nd October 2020 will be honoured.

Programme administration fee’s will vary depending on the programme from €10-€25 euros for shorter programmes and up to €150 for business development programmes. As explained the introduction of this fee is due to high level of cancellations and no-shows on programmes.

Please note our courses are highly subsidised and we would ask that people read the criteria for the programme prior to booking to ensure the programme is suitable for them.  Any queries please call our offices on 059-9129783

In respect of programmes our priority is providing capacity development programmes for companies and individuals based in County Carlow and if you are from another county please revert to your Local Enterprise Office who also has a local offering suitable for their local business community.