Free food-sector training across Co. Leitrim and Co. Roscommon

YOUR PATHWAY TO WORK IN FOOD

A joint programme from The Food Hub, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim and Roscommon Leader Partnership offering free and practical training, individual coaching and the possibility of a 12-month paid placement with a local food-sector employer.

For adults in Leitrim and Roscommon who have been out of paid work for 12 months or more. You can apply with previous food experience or as a new learner.

Apply for FUSE

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THE FOOD HUB
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

TRAINING STARTS
25 November 2026

Food skills that open doors

FUSE helps people develop practical skills, discover their strengths and prepare for employment in food and hospitality. Training brings together food safety, hands-on learning, workplace skills and individual guidance. Participants can explore different roles before choosing a specialist pathway. Home cooking, caring, volunteering and previous work are all relevant experience.

The programme at a glance

01Get Started. 30 hours of foundation training (certified)

Get certified to work in the food sector wiht training in food safety, HACCP, allergen awareness and manual handling, alongside practical pathway tasters, employer input and a food business visit.

02Build your food skills. 70 hours of practical training in a chosen pathway.

Choose from one of four food pathways and explore the kind of food work that interests you; 1. Culinary Production, 2. Cooking, 3. Butchery, 4. Catering

Unsure which to choose? Tell us on your application and we can help you explore the options.

03Twelve month placements with food sector employers in Leitirm & Roscommon

FUSE will offer 15 paid 12-month employment placements with participating employers in Leitrim and Roscommon. Proposed start: April 2027. The start date and placements are subject to approval, eligibility and an employer offer.

Plus 40 hours of digital and workplace skills + 4 hours of individual coaching

Local venues and practical support

The Food Hub, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

Delivery at each venue depends on numbers and availability. The team can discuss travel, caring responsibilities, language, digital needs, accessibility and learning support privately.

For food and hospitality employers

FUSE connects training with the skills required by food production, catering and hospitality businesses. Employers can share their workforce needs, meet participants and explore supported placement opportunities.

Ready to take your next step?

Download the Word application form, complete it, save a copy and email it to hello@foodenterprise.zone. You can also request assistance by telephone or in person.

Apply by 13th November 2026

FUSE is supported under ESF+ Social Innovation+ and brings partners together across Ireland, Spain, Italy and Slovakia. The wider project targets 600 participants and over 120 subsidised jobs across all four countries.