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Kickstart Your Career

Kickstart Your Career


Free training courses available for those who:
  • reside in Derry City and Strabane District Council
  • are currently unemployed
  • have the right to work in Northern Ireland 


Derry and Strabane Labour Market Partnership has launched a fantastic line-up of free training opportunities to help you step into work with the skills you need.

Boost your employability, confidence, and qualifications by availing of any of the below courses.

SECURITY & EVENTS TRAINING

Train for roles in event management and security, including:

Course: Accredited Marshal Training (NI)
Locations:  one course in Strabane & one course in Castlederg (venues TBC)
Duration: 1 day course
Dates: possibly week commencing 11 August (dates TBC)


Course: OCN NI Level 2 Award in Stewarding at Spectator Events
Location:  Strabane Enterprise Agency
Duration:  3 full days
Dates:  Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd August


Course: SIA Door Supervisor Training and Licence
Location: Iona Business Park, Southway, Derry, BT48 9LH
Duration: 7 full days (including a day of First Aid)
Dates:

First AidThursday 21st August at 1pm (3 and ½ hours)
SIA: Friday 22nd, Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th & Friday 29th August


📌 Register Your Interest on Any of the Above Courses Here
📧 For details, contact Shonagh: [email protected]
📞 07702996058


 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS (LEVEL 2)

Fast Track in obtaining any one of the below qualifications.  
Please note:

  • as these are fast track, the learning will also be fast; where you will be required to attend all sessions to ensure you do not miss out on anything
  • an initial assessment will take place to identify your level and ability of learning


Course: Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy
Location:  Derry Youth Community Workshop (DYCW), 6 Society St, Londonderry BT48 6PJ
Duration:  3 hours per week, for 13 consecutive weeks
Class Times: 10am to 1pm
Dates

  • Initial Assessment: Tuesday 26 August (to determine your level & ability of completion)
  • First Class: Tuesday 2nd September (continues every Tuesday thereafter)
  • Last Class: Tuesday 25 November
  • Final Exam: Tuesday 2nd December


Course: Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy
Location:  Innovation Centre, Bay Rd, Londonderry BT48 7TG
Duration:  3 hours per week, for 10 consecutive weeks
Class Times: 10am to 1pm - TBC
Dates:  across September, October and November

  • Initial Assessment: TBC (to determine your level & ability of completion)
  • First Class: TBC (will continue weekly)
  • Last Class: TBC
  • Final Exam: TBC


Course: Essential Skills Level 2 in ICT
Location:  Innovation Centre, Bay Rd, Londonderry BT48 7TG
Duration:  3 hours per week, for 10 consecutive weeks
Class Times: 10am to 1pm - TBC
Dates:  across September, October and November

  • Initial Assessment: TBC (to determine your level & ability of completion)
  • First Class: TBC (will continue weekly)
  • Last Class: TBC
  • Final Exam: TBC


📌 Register Your Interest on Any of the Above Courses Here
📧 For details, contact Emma: [email protected]

📞 07720304136

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