EU Engagement Programme
Carlow County Council today (14th August 2018) announced a unique opportunity for individuals representing County Carlow Business & Community Groups to explore funding opportunities by opening applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in European Studies EU Engagement Programme with the European Institute of Public Relations in association with the Leuven Institute and Carlow County Council.
The purpose of the programme is to support Community Groups, Business Development Groups, Education and Research Bodies to gain a better insight into European affairs and understand the various funding mechanisms available. The aim is to create a more effective network in County Carlow of skilled personnel adept at leading and becoming part of EU funding applications.
Speaking about the programme , Chief Executive , Kathleen Holohan commented “we in Carlow County Council understand that the nature of public funding has changed and that Europe represents a significant opportunity for groups to further leverage funding and resources for key projects that align with European Policy which will benefit County Carlow” , Holohan continued to say “the importance of having a network of individuals in various organisations who understand the opportunities and processes in order to seek the potential of funding is essential and we are delighted to be to work with the European Institute of Public Relations and Leuven Institute in order to delivery this programme”. Holohan concluded by saying “as a Council we have recently appointed Gabreille Carroll as our European Project Officer who will be working on developing new partnerships and opportunities for funding for County Carlow and by having a network of individuals in community and business groups this further enhances Carlow’s chances to getting greater investment”.
The programme will be delivered by the Leuven Institute & European Institute of Public Relations and hosted by the Carlow County Council , Local Enterprise Office. Speaking about the process of applying , Kieran Comerford , Head of Enterprise said “we understand we have deeply passionate and dedicated groups of volunteers in our business and community groups all of whom dedicate their time to make Carlow the best place to live , work , learn and play and we are delighted to present this opportunity for self development and group development in County Carlow” , Comerford continued to say “we have a limited number of places and initially we are asking people to submit an expression of interest by 14th September 2018 and forms can be obtained by calling 059-9129783 or via e-mail from enterprise@carlowcoco.ie. The programme costs €200 a place for selected individuals and includes a study trip to Leuven/Brussels.
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For further information contact Kieran Comerford on 086-8252037 E-mail: kcomerford@carlowcoco.ie
Forms to apply
Expression of Interest Form .docx (size 1.1 MB)
CCC Postgraduate Diploma in European Studies
