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City for working and learning

Training and support

  • About the programme

    We support a number of organisations in the city to provide advice and support for those who are currently out of work. 

    Support includes:

    • job coaching and mentoring 
    • personal development
    • support with CV building, job searching and interview techniques 
    • training and qualifications 
    • pre-employment and in-work support 
    • building connections with employers such as work experience and site visits. 

    If you want to find out more the contact details for this support is below:

    Organisation Contact Details Open to:
    Belfast Works (Lemis+ Partnership) including Ashton Community Trust, GEMS NI, East Belfast Mission, Job Assist Centre West Belfast and Job Assist Centre Greater Shankill. * Call Kevin on 028 9074 2255 or email kevin.donaghy@ashtoncentre.com Anyone who is currently out of work and over 16
    Workforce Training* Call Don on 028 9074 7676 or email dearley@workforceonline.org Anyone who is currently out of work and over 16
    Springboard Opportunities* Call Drew on 028 90315111 or email drew@springboard-opps.org Young people aged 16-24 years who are not in education, employment or training
    USEL Call Mary on 028 9035 6600 or email at mmccann@usel.co.uk People with disabilities who are out of work.
    Specialisterne Call Sharon on 028 9073 9601 or email sharond@specialisterne.com Support participants who are on the autistic spectrum and out of work.

    These programmes are match funded through European Social Fund projects through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund 2014-2020 Investment for Jobs and Growth programme Groups marked with * are also supported through Urban Villages Initiative, which is led by the Executive Office (TEO), focuses on delivering the Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) strategy across Belfast.

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