Targeting economically inactive GROW is a “one-stop-shop” to address/remove health, wellbeing and other significant barriers to sustain employment. Providing small steps and manageable holistic activities rather than “fast track to work” approaches.
The Belfast Works Connect Project offers a tailored service of support for eligible participants that want to improve their outlook. We can offer Person-Centred 1-2-1 Support, Better Off Calculations with Specialist Benefits & Welfare Advice, Training, Skills & Qualifications, Volunteering, Job Tasters & Employment and Financial Support.
Empower is a comprehensive programme designed for individuals aged 16 and above who have not worked in the last 4 weeks due to disabilities or health conditions. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in a work environment that values their abilities and contributions.
A project aimed at providing specialised employment preparation and training for targeted groups in NI, particularly those with disabilities and/or health conditions.
The project provides intensive mentoring support to those furthest away from the labour market, facing multiple barriers to progression, targeting those who were previously excluded from mainstream education, are not in education, training or employment and those with a history of offending. Three key elements are a) Addressing multiple barriers to progression b) Effective signposting to support services; and c) Progression monitoring and support to enable sustainability of training and employment using transitional mentoring support plans.
PROSPER provides intensive wrap-around support for economically inactive people, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity, autism and/or mental health issues to move towards sustained employment.
The Maximise Employment Programme is an employability programme for 16 - 65 year olds who are not in employment, education or training.
Beneficiaries will receive an intensive employment service tailored to their needs with match funded wrap-around one-to-one training and root cause support in order to gain and sustain employment and develop their skills.
The ‘WORK IT OUT’ programme is an essential skills course helping the economically inactive to get a maths qualification that employers will recognise.
Entrepreneur Support Service
The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business.
Will offer a range of training / supports for the women, including group programmes and one-to-one mentoring, from motivational confidence building programmes, numeracy, ESOL and health & Social Care to employability.
Youth Start will deliver employability and specialist life and basic skills support to grow.