This fully funded Construction Academy will support 20 eligible individuals through a bespoke training programme designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence to begin a career with a construction business in the Mid Ulster district.
Register now by contacting d.burns@people-1st.co.uk at People 1st or telephone 028 9030 3981.
Participants must:
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Have a verifiable address within the Mid Ulster District Council and;
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be unemployed/long term unemployed, under-employed or at risk of redundancy and reside in Mid Ulster; or
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economically inactive for any reason (e.g. due to long term ill-health or disability, caring commitments, early retired, or any other reason).
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Be of working age.
Accredited Qualification/s to be gained:
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CSR Registration
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Manual Handling
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Working at Heights
Personal Development
A dedicated Programme Mentor will support you on your training journey, right through to interview stage, providing help and guidance with things such as:
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Recruitment;
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Attendance coaching & support;
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Job Readiness training & development;
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Work placement organisation & planning;
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Job opportunity support;
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Employability Skills development;
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CV Writing;
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Interview techniques;
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Mock interviews.
All participants are guaranteed a job interview with a local company with the relevant vacancies and if needed, can avail of additional light touch mentoring for up to 6 months post-employment!
Delivery Agent People 1st. For more information email lmp@midulstercouncil.org
Are you a Mid Ulster Employer?
Are you struggling with recruitment and retention of staff?
The Construction Academy began to recruit participants in early December 2023 and we are currently seeking to engage local employers who can offer interview/s for participants who complete the Academy.
Upon successful completion of the Construction Academy, participants will have gained CSR Registration and qualifications in Manual Handling and Working at Heights and will be job ready having had employability training and development via the Academy’s mentorship element – this dedicated mentoring will continue for a further six-month period to ensure sustainability of employment.
How to get involved
For further information contact People 1st by email d.burns@people-1st.co.uk or telephone 028 9030 3981