The MID SICAP Programme 2018-2022 will provide supports for self-employment as follows;  “Goal 2 Action 4: Supporting Self Employment: To support those most distanced from the labour market to explore the option of self-employment and support those with viable business ideas to start their own business” 

SICAP self-employment supports are targeted at unemployed individuals considering self-employment as an option. Supports take the form of group information sessions, group training, one to one mentoring, support with accessing the Department of Social Protection’s Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Schemes (BTWEA/STEA) and follow up supports to new businesses.

 

Throughout 2021, subject to adequate funding and demand from unemployed individuals, MID proposes to host a number of “Planning for Self Employment” training courses (15 hours in duration). It is proposed that each course will be delivered in three-hour sessions (10am- 1pm) over a three-week period. This training is specifically aimed at unemployed individuals who have identified a business idea. 

The training aims to:

• Inform participants of what is involved in setting up and running a business

• Help participants to evaluate their business idea 

• Guide participants in completing a business plan for their proposed venture

• Inform participants of how the self-employed taxation system works, their obligation to Revenue, invoicing, and the basics of maintaining records of business accounts.