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
Belfast Job Fair
Wednesday 24 June 2026
St. George's Market, Belfast
The above event is scheduled to run from 11am - 2pm.
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 60 employers will take part and be on hand to answer questions and discuss employment opportunities.
There will be jobs available in Hospitality, Health & Social Care, Administration, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Engineering and many more.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Below are some of the Employers who will be exhibiting at the event:
A1 Care - Health Care/ Social Care
Alison Gray Recruitment - Recruitment
Ardcomm - Health Care / Social Care
Autism Initiatives - Health Care/ Social Care
Balloo Hire Centres - Service
Bidvest Noonan - Security
Bluestones Staffing NI - Recruitment
British Army - Armed Forces
Brook Leisure Centre - Leisure
Bryson Recycling - Transport / Logistics / Warehousing
Business Services Organisation - Health Care / Social Care
Caremark NI - Health Care / Social Care
Connected Health - Health Care / Social Care
Copius Group - Construction
Education Authority - Public Sector
Education Authority - Cleaning Service - Facilities Management
First Choice Selection Services - Recruitment
Hays - Construction
Healthcare Ireland Group - Health Care / Social Care
Henry Brothers - Construction
Industrial Temps - Recruitment
Keenan Recruitment - Recruitment
KFC - Hospitality
Kingdom Healthcare - Health Care / Social Care
Lucas Love Healthcare Recruitment Agency - Recruitment
Macklin Group - Health Care / Social Care
Medicare Pharmacy Group - Medical / Pharmacy
Momentum Media NI Ltd - Sales / Marketing
Narra Care Services Ltd - Health Care / Social Care
NI Fire & Rescue Service - Public Sector
NI Water - Utilities
NIMDTA (Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency) - Administration
Nu-Gen Healthcare - Care / Carers
NW Care - Health Care / Social Care
OCS Group Limited - Cleaning
Optimum Care Group - Health Care / Social Care
Queens Quarter Housing - Support
Royal Air Force - Armed Forces
SCL Sales - Sales / Marketing
Sean Graham - Retail
Spa Nursing Home Group - Care / Carers
For more information, please contact: dfcemployerservices@communities-ni.gov.uk.
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