Assured Skills Electrical Switchgear Academy with VERTIV

A new (fourth) Assured Skills Electrical Switchgear Academy with VERTIV will launch on Monday, 4 August 2025.  The closing date for applications for the academy is Sunday, 31 August 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/electrical-switchgear-academy

AI and Data Analytics Academy with Deloitte

An Academy called ‘AI and Data Analytics Academy with Deloitte’ will launch on Monday 4 August 2025.  The closing date for applications for the academy is Sunday 31 August 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ai-and-data-analytics-academy-deloitte

Early Learning and Childcare Academy

The Early Learning and Childcare Academy is now live for applications The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 5th September 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/early-learning-and-childcare-academy

Derry and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair

Derry City and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair, Tuesday 9th September 2025

Foyle Arena, Derry/Londonderry.

The above event is scheduled to run from 11am - 2.00pm.

There will be a Quiet Time 10.30am - 11am. This is a dedicated time for jobseekers who have sensory or communication needs or disabilities who wish to attend the event with noise reduction and reduced crowds.  Attendees can approach event staff to request extra support to speak to exhibitors

More than 40 employers will take part and be on hand to answer questions and discuss employment and apprenticeship opportunities.

There will be jobs available in Hospitality, Health & Social Care, Security, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Transport and many more. 

Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

 

Below are some of the Employers who will be exhibiting at the event:

Employer                                                        Sector

Aspire Care Ireland                                          Care/Carers

Bryson Care                                                     Care/Carers

Disability Action                                              Community/ Voluntary

First Choice Selection Services                        Recruitment

Forward Emphasis                                           Insurance/Financial Services

Foyle Food Group                                           Manufacturing

Healthcare Ireland Group                                Health Care/Social Care

Housing Executive                                           Public Sector

Inishowen Gateway Hotel                                Hospitality

Musgrave                                                         Retail

NWCare                                                           Health Care/Social Care

OCS Group UK Limited                                    Cleaning

Trinity SCS                                                        Health Care/Social Care

 For more information, please contact: dfcemployerservices@communities-ni.gov.uk.

Work Experience Programme (WEP)

Are you aged 16 – 65 and currently unemployed?

Are you finding it difficult to get a job due to lack of experience? Do you want to change career but are not sure what job role may be right for you?

The Work Experience Programme offers short 2- and 8-week work experience placements with employers across Northern Ireland. There is also the Opportunity Guarantee strand for people aged 16-24, offering longer placement of 13 weeks and the guarantee of an interview for a job or apprenticeship.

The Benefits of WEP

By taking part in a WEP opportunity you will:

·Learn more about specific industries and job roles.

·Try out various tasks in a real work situation.

·Improve your confidence and motivation.

WEP is completely voluntary, and participants will receive a £10/day top-up as well as certain travel and childcare costs. Those in receipt of benefit will retain entitlement to benefits while participating. Those who are not in receipt of benefit are also welcome to participate.

How to Get Involved

If you are in receipt of benefit, you should discuss the Work Experience Programme with your Work Coach. If you are not in receipt of benefit, please contact WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk for further information.

All current WEP vacancies can be found at JobApplyNI