St. Josephs CE Scheme

10/08/2026

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

Congratulations, Sandra! ❤️

Everyone at St. Joseph's CEPD Clg. is incredibly proud of everything you have achieved. Seeing your journey from joining our Community Employment Programme to progressing into full-time employment is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of your hard work, commitment, and positive attitude.

Throughout her time on the CE Scheme, Sandra embraced every opportunity for personal and professional development. Alongside valuable workplace experience, she benefited from ongoing mentoring and support, wellbeing initiatives, and a range of QQI (FETAC) accredited qualifications, all of which helped build her confidence, skills and readiness for long-term employment.

We would like to sincerely thank Enterprising Monaghan for providing Sandra with such a welcoming and supportive work placement. Your partnership has played an important role in helping her develop the experience and confidence needed to take this next step.

Sandra's transition into full-time employment is exactly the positive outcome the Community Employment Programme is designed to achieve. It highlights the value of strong collaboration between employers and Community Employment Schemes.

Best of luck, Sandra!

09/07/2026

Thinking about a change but not sure where to start?

Community Employment (CE) could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Whether you're returning to work, considering a new career path, or simply looking to build your confidence, CE provides a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and gain valuable experience at your own pace.

✅ Part-time work opportunities
✅ Weekly income
✅ Free accredited training and qualifications
✅ One-to-one support and guidance
✅ Practical work experience

Develop skills in areas such as administration, reception, customer service, retail, caretaking, digital skills, health & safety, and much more.

CE is more than just a job. It’s a stepping stone towards greater confidence, new opportunities, further education, and long-term employment.

Take the first step today – we’re here to support you every step of the way.

📞 Contact us to find out more about current CE opportunities in your area.

17/06/2026

Fantastic to see former CE participant Kevin McGuire featured in the press. Kevin's story is one of resilience, innovation, and community spirit, turning reclaimed materials into a successful café and community space. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Kevin. 👏☕️♻️

Great piece on Genesis cafe and Kevin Maguire by Catherine Cleary in the Irish Times today.
Genesis Cafe leading the way for the Circular Economy in Monaghan Town!

11/06/2026

🌟 Monaghan Ranked 2nd in Ireland! 🌟

We are delighted to see Monaghan move up to 2nd place in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) rankings.

This achievement reflects the tremendous effort that goes into keeping our town and surrounding areas clean, tidy, and welcoming.

A special tribute goes to our CE Scheme participants Paddy Cooney, Daniel Clerkin, Anthony O'Leary, and Patryk Kowal, whose hard work, commitment, and dedication throughout the year play a vital role in maintaining Monaghan's streets, green spaces, and main roads. Their daily efforts, often carried out behind the scenes, have helped make this achievement possible. For our CE participants, there is no such thing as bad weather when it comes to taking pride in their work and helping to keep Monaghan looking its best.

We would also like to extend our sincere thank you to Monaghan Tidy Towns for their dedication, guidance, and supervision of many of these projects. Their leadership, along with the support of volunteers, local businesses, community groups, and residents, continues to make a positive difference throughout our town.

As reported by Northern Sound FM, the IBAL report noted that areas which were heavily littered in previous surveys have been cleaned up, describing it as "a really great report." This recognition is a testament to the teamwork, dedication, and community spirit that exists in Monaghan.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved.
Together, we are making Monaghan a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming place for all. 👏🍀

21/05/2026

🌸 Growing Something Special 🌸

Our flower displays are looking better every week, and this year we are especially excited about our Sweet Peas.

These beautiful plants were grown from seed by our CE participant, Eamon McGlone, whose care and dedication have helped them thrive. From tiny seeds to strong, healthy plants, they are now almost ready to burst into bloom, and we are looking forward to enjoying their colour and fragrance in the weeks ahead.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Greenfingers Garden Centre for the gorgeous hanging baskets that add so much colour to our community, and for their continued support in providing beautiful, high-quality plants year after year.

It is amazing to see what can be achieved with a little patience, dedication, and a love of nature!!!

14/05/2026

22/04/2026

Thinking about your next step? 🌟
Join us at Monaghan Institute Open Evening on Thursday 7th May, 4pm–7pm. Meet our teaching teams, explore a wide range of courses, tour our campus, and get the information you need to plan your future with confidence.
📍 On campus
📅 Thursday 7th May
⏰ 4pm–7pm