About learningpoint.ie
learningpoint.ie is a web-based resource about training opportunities for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland, developed by The Wheel. Launched in September 2006, this central sign-posting service aims to help community and voluntary organisations access information about training.
An initiative by The Wheel
learningpoint.ie has been designed and developed by The Wheel, a leading support and representative network for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland.
Go to The Wheel's website to find out more about The Wheel.
Background to the learningpoint.ie project
In 2004/2005, The Wheel undertook research into training needs for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland. This study was the first of its kind in Ireland and the main findings and recommendations that emerged from the research paved the way for Sector Skills.
Sector Skills is a suite of new programmes that aim to strengthen community and voluntary organisations' ability to access information on, and participate in, training courses in a more effective way.
The Sector Skills initiative involves three linked elements: learningpoint.ie - this website, Training Links - a Training Networks Programme and Stronger Leaders - a Leadership Development Programme.
Go to The Wheel's website if you wish to find out more about Sector Skills.
One of the findings of the Sector Skills research was that there is no central resource for training supports and information in the Community and Voluntary Sector. This finding paved the way for the learningpoint.ie project.
learningpoint.ie project development
The learningpoint.ie website has been designed and developed by The Wheel (web design and development by TechnoFutures). Project development started in November 2005, and the website was launched in September 2006.
Funding
learningpoint.ie is funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, through the National Training Fund, and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
