The AI & Data Academy with EY will be open for applications from the 11th of May 2026. The closing date for applications for the academy is at 10.00am, Monday 08 June 2026. For more information and to apply please follow this link - www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ai-and-data-academy-ey

The Junction Retail and  Leisure Park, Saturday 27 June 2026 11.00am to 3.00pm

Find job opportunities and chat with local employers from various sectors including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, health and care and more.

Access local support services and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.

BSL interpreter available throughout the event.

Everyone Welcome - Admission Free

Current exhibitors for Sat 27th June 2026

Riada Resourcing - Various Sectors

Home Instead (Belfast & Antrim) - Health & Social Care

McDonalds (Antrim based) - Hospitality

Royal Mail - Various job roles

NICMA (NI childminding association) - Health and Social Care

Balloo Hire Centre - Various job roles

Co-Ownership (advice, etc)

GTD Recruitment Services Ltd - Various sectors

Randstad and Caterpillar - Manufacturing

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Industrial Temps - Various Sectors

Randox - Various job roles

Action Mental Health - support provider

The Kings Trust - support provider

CAP - support provider

DFC - Careers - Advice, etc

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