Exhibitor Guide
Access Employment Limited (AEL)
Exhibitors
Range of training and support programmes available: Level 1 & 2 OCN Qualifications; Life Programme; Prosper Programme; Social Club; Day Opportunities. Live work experience across a range of our businesses including; garden centre, cafe, personalisation & engraving business, packaging dept, cement dept and post dept.
www.accessemployment.co.uk
Angel Eyes NI
Charity that supports children and young people with vision impairments and their families from age 0 to 25.
www.angeleyesni.org
Belfast Metropolitan College
Supported Learning provision at Belfast Metropolitan College. Level 1 BTEC Skills for Employment (with work placement) Level 1 Positive Action Programme (with work placement) Level 1 OCN Pathfinder Programme (stepping stone to mainstream courses) Entry Leve 1-3 Independence for Life and Work programmes.
www.angeleyesni.org
Belfast Works Connect
Free training courses and personalised employability service to help individuals develop both professional and personal skills for anyone not in full time employment or full time education. Help to gain recognised qualifications, job search support, CV writing, interview preparation and connect with employers.
www.belfastworksconnect.com
Bryson Training
Skills for Life and Work programme supporting young people aged 16–17, school leavers and those with additional needs. Vocational training, essential skills, personal and social development and employability qualifications, build confidence, gain recognised awards and progress into further training, education or employment. Couses inculde: Bricklaying, Catering, Childcare, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, IT, Joinery, Retail, Playwork, Stores and Warehousing and Beauty.
www.brysonpathways.org
Cedar Foundation (The)
Range of services delivered that enable people with disabilities, autism and brain injury to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland supporting children and adults to live, work and to engage in their communities.
www.cedar-foundation.org
Centre for Independent Living Northern Ireland
Support service users with disabilities and health conditions to live independently in an inclusive society often using self directed support and direct payments.
www.cilni.org
College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Study pathways from Level 2 to MSc. in the Agri-Food & Land Based sector. Work-Based study at Level 2 and Level 3, Further and Higher-Level Apprenticeships and Full-Time study from Level 2 to Masters level.
www.cafre.ac.uk
Contact
Work with parents who have a child/ young person with a disability/ life limiting condition. Offering advice around benefits, transition, free helpline, listening ear service. Workshops/ programmes delivered either in person or online.
www.contact.org.uk
Department
for Communities (DfC)
Help with employment and training opportunities which are available: WEP, JobStart until 31/3/26
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/topics/benefits
Department for the Economy (DfE) Careers Service
All age careers information, advice and guidance service.
www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers
Happy Days
Day opportunities for adults aged 19+ Independent life skills Socials Skills Communication Skills Outings Social Enterprise building
www.ashtoncentre.com/happy-days-project
how i work
Digital technology that helps people understand how they work and thrive in education and employment. The adaptive platforms combine behavioural science and AI to generate practical, personalised insight. how i work translates cognitive and behavioural data into clear, shareable profiles that support meaningful pathways and long-term inclusion.
www.howiwork.online
King's Trust
Supporting 16 - 30 year olds into work, education or training. Explore Plus - 6 month Personal Development Course; Get Into - Employment programmes in themes such as retail, customer services, hospitality, security, health and social care etc; Get Started & Get Ready - 1 or 2 week courses with qualifications in a variety of areas such as digital skills, customer service, beauty, photography, content creation etc; Explore Enterprise Course - Help people start their own business
www.kingstrust.org.uk
Next Step Transitions
Bespoke transition support, mentoring and advocacy to young autistic people and their families Transforming lives, helping young autistic people to transition smoothly into further/higher education, training or employment.
www.nextsteptransitions.org.uk
Northern Health & Social Care Trust
Health and Social Care Provider. Day services / short breaks / nursing / residential and supported living services.
www.northerntrust.hscni.net
Northern Regional College (NRC)
Further and Higher Education College offering accredited vocational further and higher education courses for learners aged 16+. Supported learning courses - Full time for people who may experience learning difficulties/disabilities eg Level 2 Traineeships (GCSE equivalent), Level 3 BTEC courses (A-Level equivalent), Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses and Higher Level Apprenticeships.
www.nrc.ac.uk
People 1st
Training organisation offering a range of courses across a variety of subject areas, we have something for everyone, across a range of levels. www.people-1st.co.uk
Riverpark Training
Apprenticeship program for 16+ for the Motor Industry www.riverparktraining.com
Triangle Progression To Employment
Supported employment for individuals with neurodiversity & also businesses supported with recruitment gaps. Multiple Employment Academies with McDonalds - Tim Hortons - The Range www.trianglehousing.org.uk/employment
Workforce Training Services
Training and apprenticeships for young people Skills for life and Work, Apprenticeships NI, Employment Academies. www.workforceonline.org
Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work.
Please note this guide was correct at time of print
For more information on support the Labour Market Partnership can provide, please visit: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/jobs/get-into-work/
