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WELCOME TO WATERFORD AREA PARTNERSHIP

Waterford Area Partnership was established in November 1995. It is one of 49 Local Development Companies operating throughout Ireland.

Local Development Companies (LDCs) are governed by partnerships between the state and community & voluntary sector with a mission to deliver programmes and services that meet the needs of local communities and improve the quality of life for our citizens. Our programmes and services cover areas such as; rural development & community development, addressing food poverty, employment training & access, education & personal development opportunities, start your own business / social enterprise and climate action.

Waterford Area Partnership is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation that takes a bottom up approach to the development of local services and programmes and welcomes engagement from all groups and individuals who align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

employment support services

Employment Support Services

We support unemployed people and individuals from disadvantaged communities to access employment, training, and placement opportunities.

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enterprise and social enterprise support

Enterprise & Social Enterprise

We support people to start their own business or social enterprise and provide free start your own business training & mentoring to eligible individuals.

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support to access education

Support to Access Education

We support unemployed people and individuals from disadvantaged communities to access education and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Supporting Communities

Supporting Communities

We empower local community groups to enhance local participation, increase sustainability, access opportunities and comply with governance requirements.

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personal development

Personal Development

We support individuals and groups to enhance their quality of life and reduce isolation by accessing programmes and services that meet their changing needs.

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supports to children and families

Supports to Children & Families

We support families and Deis schools to access programmes that assist in addressing early school leaving and support children and their families to access equal opportunities.

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Latest News!

Our Head Office is moving to Canada Street

June 26, 2024

NEWS ALERT! Waterford Area Partnership will be moving our head office from Westgate Business Park…

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Community Intercultural Health Worker

September 24, 2024

We are currently recruiting for a Community Intercultural Health Worker to join the WAP Atelier…

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Annual Impact Report 2023

September 24, 2024

Our Annual Impact Report details our projects, programmes and services delivered in 2023 and how…

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WAP Selected to Deliver the Workability Programme

July 8, 2024
WAP has been selected to deliver the Workability Programme in Waterford which will focus on providing supports to disabled people to improve their employment prospects.
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