Our History

BEDG Ltd was established in 1994. The main object for which BEDG Ltd was established is to create an enterprise culture in the community by encouraging initiatives specifically geared towards supporting existing and new enterprises. Maximising local and regional resources thereby expanding opportunities for the unemployed, through the provision of support and training facilities, to participate fully in the economy while contributing to the maintenance and growth of viable sustainable jobs.

In 1994 BEDG Ltd employed a Manager, through funding from FAS, to provide advice and support to the unemployed seeking to set up small enterprises in and around Balbriggan.

Training Division

In 2004 BEDG Ltd opened its Training Division to supply training to the community, private sector and industry to supply clients with necessary skills to obtain jobs. Over the last 5-6 years the training division of the company has grown substantially. Grown from initially operating out of one training room to operating out of up to, currently 5. BEDG Ltd has achieved the FETAC, City & Guilds, ICS (ECDL, ECDL Advanced) and MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) accreditations.

BEDG Ltd – Training Division

• Delivery of FAS Contract Training Courses
• Private training courses
• Room Hire to local organisations, business and community groups
• Through Pobal funding BEDG Ltd can provide training in its social and community capacity to members of the public in the form of subsidised places on our training courses.

BEDG Ltd Job Club

In 1999 funding was secured from FAS to operate a Jobs Club which serves all areas from Swords to north of Balbriggan. Each Job Club runs 5 mornings a week over a 3 week period and is offered free of charge to the unemployed and provides advice on CV Preparation, Interview Skills, Letter Writing, Application Forms, Job Sourcing and Career Guidance. The Job Club is based along side the Training Division in Unit 9, BEAT Centre, Balbriggan.