Welcome to the Skills & Training Support Portal
Our Skills Team works to reduce economic inactivity and improve employment outcomes across the Derry & Strabane area. We partner with businesses, training providers, and community organisations to deliver tailored initiatives that equip residents with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
As part of the Council’s wider Business & Culture Team, we drive the employability and skills agenda to support inclusive economic growth and strengthen the region’s workforce. With experience spanning operations, partnership development, and customer-focused service delivery across public and private sectors, the team specialises in building strong multi‑agency collaborations that improve employment pathways.
We are committed to creating clear, accessible routes into work—particularly for young people—and work closely with employers to ensure they play an active role in shaping the region’s future talent pipeline.
With extensive experience in training, learning and development, the team plays a central role in designing and delivering targeted employability initiatives across the Council area. This includes promoting apprenticeship pathways, coordinating careers‑focused events, and delivering in‑school coaching to highlight education routes and training opportunities.
The team is strongly committed to youth development and lifelong learning, working closely with schools, training providers and industry partners to ensure that residents of all ages have access to clear, supported and achievable career pathways. Our approach focuses on building confidence, raising aspirations and ensuring that everyone can make informed choices about their future
☎️ 028 71 253253 ext 6677
📧 [email protected]
📍Strand Road Offices, DCSDC
Upcoming events
Future Pathways
This event is aimed at (post primary) year 12 students throughout the Council Area
Schools will be invited to attend one of the events below: -
- Wednesday 30th 9.00am -3:00 Foyle Arena
- Tuesday 13th October 9.00am – 3.00pm Melvin sports complex Strabane
Contact the skills team if you have any questions.
Apprenticeship Week 2027
https://getapprenticeships.me/
Apprenticeship week February 2027
Events to follow:-