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Enterprise Development at the Crafts Council of Ireland comprises of a number of training and mentoring initiatives in both design and business, which aim to sustain and grow the craft industry in Ireland.
Enterprise Development at the Crafts Council of Ireland 2012
CCoI Mentoring Services at the CCoI 2012
The CCoI has for many years recognised the importance of mentoring. Following evaluation and extensive research the CCoI is now running an expanded mentoring scheme under its Strategic Plan 2010 – 2012.
Mentoring is a key element of the CCoI Enterprise Strategy
Craft Business Mentors
The main objective of the CCoI scheme is to provide expertise, which will help improve the design, production and commercial prospects of individual craft enterprises. The CCoI has set indicators for assessing a successful craft mentoring assignment as follows: - Sustained growth
- New Markets
- Improved design,
- New product
- New distribution channels,
- Increased turnover, job creation.
Mentoring in recent times has covered many aspects ranging from glaze development and product design through to business and strategic planning.
Each craft enterprise applying will be asked to set their objectives and outline how much mentoring they require and how it will benefit the business. These will be presented on the application form (see below to download). This mentoring scheme has greatly assisted the product and business development of 115 craft enterprises in the last two years.
The utmost care is taken in matching successful mentee applicants with the required expertise. You can also browse the profiles of 50 mentors on the CCoI website. You will find highly professional, interesting and varied mentor skill sets.
A selection panel will stress test the objectives and assess the proposal.
Each successful mentoring applicant will be assigned a mentor in consultation with the Enterprise Development Programme Manager.
Closing Date: 24th February 2012
Download Mentoring Application Form 2012:
(Mentoring Application Form (JM).doc)
CCoI Professional Development Programme 2012
CCoI offers a series of workshops designed to meet the challenges facing existing craft enterprises today. These workshops are delivered on a regional basis and according to the business and design needs of our clients. 589 participants have attended since 2010.
Examples of areas covered include:
- Branding and Packaging your Craft Product
- Marketing Tools and Supports for your Craft Enterprise
- Selling Craft techniques and Selling through Social Media channels
- Managing your Business Finances
- Innovating Your Craft Business
- Pricing and costing your Craft Products
- Photography for Craft Business
Workshops will be run according to level of client demand.
Download Professional Development Programme Application Form:
(CPD-v2.pdf)
Building Craft Enterprise
Making It In Business Programme 2012 - 2013
A Development Programme for graduate and emerging Craft Enterprises.
The objective of this programme is to develop and nurture Craft Enterprises to optimise the opportunities in craft channels to market. It is open to suitable Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) registered participants up to four years in business wishing to grow their craft enterprise.
As one of a group of 12 craft businesses this course comprises:
- 8 days of specialist workshops including:
Marketing, Sales, Business Planning, Innovation and Product Development. - Branding and preparation for Showcase or other exhibitions.
- Mentoring and business planning support.
- Business acumen and creativity – buddy workshop with participants from previous programmes.
- Completion of a viable Business & Marketing Plan.
Measuring the success of the course:
- Creating Employment
- Establishing and Expanding a Retail Presence
- Export
- The launch of a new product range and securing sales at Trade Show / Exhibition.
The programme detail will be finalised in accordance with the needs of the participating group.
Closing date 29th June 2012
Interviews to be held 13th July 2012
For further details contact
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Download Building Craft Enterprise Application Form:
(Building Craft Enterprise2012-2013_CP.doc)
Developed and Managed by
Emer Ferran
Enterprise Development Programme Manager
p: +353 (0) 56 7796144 direct line
p: +353 (0) 56 7761804 general enquiries
m: 086 2303670
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Download Enterprise Brochure:
(Enterprise brochure Application form (Emer)CP.pdf)
Continuing Professional Development Fund 2012
The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) Fund for Continued Professional Development is an important opportunity for established Craft Enterprises.
This fund covers attendance at workshops, training courses, master classes, conferences, and research missions to research events and trade fairs. Networks and groups can also apply to bring expertise to Ireland to deliver a master class or in turn a group application can be made to attend a master class outside of Ireland.
The deadline for 2012 applications is Tuesday 27th March 2012.
For further information on the Continuing Professional Development Fund 2012 contact:
Mary Whelan, Client Liaison Officer
T: 056 7796131
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