New Round of FREE Employability and Skills Programmes now Open!
6th November 2023
Following the successful completion of the first round of employability and skills programmes, Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership are delighted to be able to offer a second series of these programmes to residents within the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area, through funding from the Department for Communities.
Labour Market Partnerships, which create targeted employment action plans for council areas, are funded by the Department for Communities, and allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.
If you are unemployed, economically inactive or would like to reskill/upskill, these initiatives have been developed to help you move closer to employment whilst filling local job vacancies.
Transport Academy: for those aspiring to become a HGV or Coach Driver. Applicants must hold a clean driving licence for at least three years and be willing to undertake a medical. This programme is being delivered in conjunction with People 1st. To register your interest, email academy@people-1st.co.uk or telephone 028 9030 3981. The closing date for this programme is 17 November 2023.
Female Entrepreneur Programme: this programme is designed for females, currently not working but thinking of starting their own business. Participants will learn from the best with highly experienced trainers, mentors, and role models. They will guide participants in taking those important steps to starting a business, with the added bonus of financial support towards start-up costs. To register your interest contact Mary MacRory at Omagh Enterprise Company on 028 8224 9494 or email mary.macrory@omaghenterprise.co.uk. The closing date for this programme is 21 November 2023.
Gamified Essential Skills Training Programme: this is a new and unique way to achieve qualifications in Maths and English regardless what level you are at. Using VR headsets and/or tablets, this five week programme can assist you gain these necessary qualifications. For further information and registration, send a Direct Message to 21 Training’s Facebook page or telephone 028 7134 5533.
Employer-led Disability Programme: local employers will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the barriers that those with a disability and/or long term health condition may experience as they seek to move into employment. The programme aims to help employers to be more confident in recruiting someone with a disability/long term health condition and fill current vacancies. For further information and registration, please contact Clare at the NOW Group on 075 0143 0819 or by email at clare.jordan@nowgroup.org.
Throughout all the programmes, support will be provided to participants from their initial contact through to completion, assisting you with any barriers that may occur during the programme.
Attending the launch of the programmes, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Thomas O’Reilly, said:
“It is encouraging to hear that the initial success of these programmes has reinforced the importance of such initiatives.
I am delighted that we are offering a second round to support residents in our District wishing to return to or take up employment and also our local businesses by helping to fill vacancies in their workforce.
The Council is delighted to be working in partnership with People 1st, 21 Training, the NOW group, Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd and Omagh Enterprise Company to deliver these programmes.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is committed to ensuring that our economy is thriving, expanding and outward looking and these initiatives help to achieve this by addressing the labour market challengers in the Fermanagh and Omagh District, encouraging our people to return to work and ensure that our businesses have access to suitably qualified potential employees.
These employability and skills programmes are excellent opportunities for anyone considering moving into employment, reskilling or returning to work. I would also encourage local employers to engage with the delivery agents to register any vacancies as this as is a key element of these programmes.”
For further information, please contact Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership by email – lmp@fermanaghomagh.com or call 0300 303 1777 to speak with one of the Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership team.