Employ Me
Employ Me is an employability programme providing training, employability and wraparound support for economically inactive people aged 16+. It aims to reduce barriers, develop skills, achieve qualifications and enhance employability to enable progression to employment or self-employment.
The programme targets economically inactive people only, with emphasis on specific cohorts to include Disability, Aged 50+, Women Returners, Justice (those in, or at risk of entering, the justice system), Single Parents and Carers.
Southern Regional College is working in partnership with Clanrye Group, Community Advice Newry Mourne and Down, and Women’s Aid Armagh Down to deliver Employ Me.
Programme Activity
Employ Me Courses
| Qualification | Campus | Dates | Duration | Course Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&G Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills - Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding | Armagh | Mon 06 Jan Jan 25 - Mon 24 Mar 25 | 10 weeks | Fancy a job in welding? Why not join our 10-week programme and gain a qualification, obtain CSR licence and receive a welding starter kit on completion of course. |
| C&G Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills - Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding | Portadown | Wed 08 Jan - Wed 19 Mar 25 | 10 weeks | Fancy a job in welding? Why not join our 10-week programme and gain a qualification, obtain CSR licence and receive a welding starter kit on completion of course. |
| OCNNI Level 2 Award in Craft (Dressmaking) | Armagh | Wed 08 Jan 25 | 12 weeks | Would you like a career in dressmaking? We are offering a unit within a Level 2 Award in Craft. This course will run one day a week for 12 weeks, 2.5 hours per week. |
| Forward Tipping Dumper (Wheeled) Novice/ Foundation | ITS | Mon 3 Feb 25 – Wed 5 Feb 25 | 3 days | Interested in Machinery Operation? The Tipper Dumper training will allow you to develop new skills, receive mentorship and gain a Level 2 qualification. |
| Forward Tipping Dumper (Wheeled) Novice/ Foundation | ITS | Mon 10 Mar 25– Wed 12 Mar 25 | 3 days | Interested in Machinery Operation? The Tipper Dumper training will allow you to develop new skills, receive mentorship and gain a Level 2 qualification. |
| Streetworks Operative | ITS | Mon 20 Jan 25 – Mon 22 Jan 25 | 3 days | 3 day course for anyone seeking employment with local authorities or contractors responsible for maintaining our roads and footpaths. The delegate with achieve a CABWI certificate and a NRSWA card that is valid for 5 years. |
| Level 1 Award in Employability Skills | Newry East | Mon 06 Jan 25– Mon 27 Jan 25 | Do you need help applying for work? We can help you complete or update your CV and help with job applications Our key worker will support you in finding employment opportunities Eligibility • 16+ years old • Economically Inactive • Resident of Newry, Mourne & Down or Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon council area | |
| Level 1 Award in Employability Skills | Portadown | Mon 17 Feb 25 - Tue 25 Feb 25 | Do you need help applying for work? We can help you complete or update your CV and help with job applications Our key worker will support you in finding employment opportunities Eligibility • 16+ years old • Economically Inactive • Resident of Newry, Mourne & Down or Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon council area |
For course detail and eligibility on any of our Employ Me courses, please contact one of our Key Workers.
Amy Fitzpatrick T: 075 8713 3178 E: fitzpatricka@src.ac.uk
Naoimh McGovern T: 077 1198 1735 E: mcgovernn@src.ac.uk
