Mid Ulster LMP launches Employability Programme

The Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership (LMP) has launched its Employability programme today.

The Mid Ulster LMP Employability Programme is a new and FREE innovative programme tailored to those who are furthest removed from the labour market, whilst also meeting local industry needs for skilled labour within Mid Ulster.

Support will be given on a bespoke individual basis to successful applicants to maximise employment outcomes and match job roles available. Participants will benefit from one-to-one mentoring, personal employability development plans, CV writing & mock interviews and get to choose from a wide variety of accredited courses, depending on personal need and requirements for employment opportunity.  On completion of the programmes, applicants are guaranteed an interview and can avail of continued mentorship for six months after employment.

Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Wesley Brown is encouraging residents to take advantage of this employability programme.

He said: “If you are currently unemployed and unsure of what you would like to do next, why not reach out to Network Personnel and benefit from one to one mentoring, training and advice to help you gain future, meaningful employment. With several training courses available, now’s the time to submit your application and start your journey back to employment.”

Courses on offer include: CSR Registration; Manual Handling; Working at Heights; Welding; Customer Service; Basic Food Hygiene; Barista Skills; Safeguarding; First Aid; ICT/Computer Skills; Community Translating/Interpreting; Coaching and Mentoring; Warehousing; Health and Safety; COSHH; Food Allergy Awareness; Paediatric First Aid; Counselling; Abrasive wheels; Forklift Training; Digger Driver; Telehandler Driver; Digital Marketing; Payroll; Bookkeeping.

Network Personnel have been appointed as delivery agent for this programme. Network Personnel Spokesperson Adele McIvor said: "Network Personnel is delighted to be working with the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership on this programme. We look forward to supporting the residents of Mid Ulster into meaningful and sustainable employment."

The recruitment of eligible participants will be ongoing until end of March 2025. If you would like to participate in the programme, or would like further information contact Adele McIvor, Network Personnel, email: lmp@networkpersonnel.org.uk telephone: 028 7963 1032.

Labour Market Partnerships, which create targeted employment action plans for council areas, are funded by the Department for Communities, and allow for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.

Local employers can review the priorities of the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership Action Plan on the Council’s website, or request a copy in full by emailing LMP@midulstercouncil.org