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 offers qualifications from entry level through to level 2 alongside a personal support plan to help candidates develop in their journey to employment. Personalised support services will also help candidates stay in employment within their first six months.

Support will be delivered in Newry, Armagh, Portadown and Downpatrick including an outreach service at remote locations across the Newry, Mourne & Down Council and Armagh, Craigavon & Banbridge Borough Council areas.
: Vocational courses are offered in the areas of customer service and business administration. Pathway programmes are also available in construction, engineering, domiciliary care and hospitality.

Additionally, we can offer standalone courses in CSR, abrasive wheels, manual handling, working at heights, food hygiene, barista and first aid.
: Employ Me will provide signposting and fast track referrals linking with professional external services and specialist support to meet the needs of individual learners. Candidates will also be provided with employability support to help them find and secure employment, to transition between jobs, and additional in-work support can be provided.
: You can find the Employ Me courses in the table below, which provides details on the available qualifications, course content, and upcoming dates. Review the eligibility criteria listed below, and if you meet the requirements, apply for one of our courses today.

Eligibility for all courses:

Over 16 years of age
Economically inactive
Resident of Newry, Mourne & Down or Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council areas

Employ Me Courses

Qualification	Campus	Dates	Duration	Course Content
CSR (Construction Skills Register)	Newry	Fri 21 Jun 24	1 day	We are offering a FREE one-day industry approved health & safety training course for learners to acquire their CSR Card. All construction workers are legally required to possess a CSR card to work on a construction site. On completion of the course, our dedicated team of key workers can support you in finding employment with a local construction company.
CSR (Construction Skills Register)	Portadown	Thu 25 Jul 24	1 day	We are offering a FREE one-day industry approved health & safety training course for learners to acquire their CSR Card. All construction workers are legally required to possess a CSR card to work on a construction site. On completion of the course, our dedicated team of key workers can support you in finding employment with a local construction company.
CSR (Construction Skills Register)	Newry	Fri 26 Jul 24	1 day	We are offering a FREE one-day industry approved health & safety training course for learners to acquire their CSR Card. All construction workers are legally required to possess a CSR card to work on a construction site. On completion of the course, our dedicated team of key workers can support you in finding employment with a local construction company.
Lifeguard Training	Newry	Mon 17 Jun – Fri 21 Jun 24	5 days	Would you like to be a Lifeguard? We are offering a RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Applicants must meet the following criteria: Can jump/dive 50 metres in no more than 60 seconds - Can swim 100 metres continuously on front and back - In deep water can tread water for 30 seconds - Can surface dive to the floor of the pool - Can climb out unaided without ladder or/steps and where the pool design permits
Streetworks	Portadown	Mon 24 Jun – Wed 26 Jun 24	3 days	Do you want a career as a Streetwork Operative? This 3-day course for anyone seeking employment within local authorities or contractors responsible for maintaining our roads and footpaths. Delegates will achieve a CABWI certificate and NRSWA card, valid for 5 years.
Streetworks	Portadown	Mon 29 Jul – Wed 31 Jul 24	3 days	Do you want a career as a Streetwork Operative? This 3-day course for anyone seeking employment within local authorities or contractors responsible for maintaining our roads and footpaths. Delegates will achieve a CABWI certificate and NRSWA card, valid for 5 years.
Welding	Armagh	Mon 30 Sep – Mon 9 Oct 24	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.
Welding	Portadown	Wed 2 Oct – Wed 11 Dec 24	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.
Dressmaking	Armagh	Wed 25 Sep – Wed 18 Dec 24	12 weeks	Would you like a career in dressmaking? We are offering a unit within a Level 2 Textiles course. This course will run one day a week for 12 weeks, 2.5 hours per week.

To find out more or book a place 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