Academies

Employment acadamies are used to bridge the gap between you and career explorers

Employment academies offer

  • Intensive Skills Training

    Short-term, focused courses that equip participants with industry-specific skills matched to your organisation.

  • Practical Experience

    Hands-on projects and work placements with you to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios.

  • Industry Alignment

    Curricula developed in collaboration with employers to meet current market demands.

  • Career Support

    Guidance on job applications, interviews, and workplace etiquette.

Benefits for Your Organisation

  • Address Skills Shortages

    Find talented individuals for hard-to-fill positions in various sectors.

  • Diverse Talent Pool

    Access candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, bringing fresh perspectives to your team.

  • Cost-Effective Recruitment

    Grow your own talent, reducing the costs associated with hiring experienced professionals.

  • Enhanced Corporate Social Responsibility

    Contribute to your community by providing opportunities for career explorers and those facing barriers to employment.

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How We Can Help?

How We Can Help?

Give you easier access to talent

We connect you with employment academies that are best suited to your needs, giving you access to motivated individuals eager to start their careers.

Create customised programmes

We work with you and learning providers to shape content that aligns with your specific needs, ensuring that academy graduates are well-prepared for roles in your organisation.

Offer Recruitment Support

From the selection process to work placements, we provide comprehensive support to make your involvement in these academies smooth and beneficial.

Introduce Strategic Partnerships

We facilitate connections with relevant partners, including local councils, training providers, and learning providers.

Employment Programmes

Comparison of Employment Programmes in Northern Ireland

Program Age Group Duration Entry Qualifications Required On-The-Job Training Permanent Employment
JobStart 16-24 and 50-64 6 months None required Yes No Guarantee
Employment Academies 18+ 4-12 weeks None required Yes Guaranteed Interview
Assured Skills Academies 18+ 8-12 weeks Varies, Level 4 (mostly) Yes Yes
Work Experience 16+ 1-8 weeks None required Maybe No guarantee
Apprenticeships 16+ Varies Level 2 Yes (80% on-the-job) Yes
Traineeships 16+ Varies None required Yes (20% on-the-job) No guarantee
Year-out Placements University Students 1 year Degree (in progress) Maybe No guarantee
Internships Varies 1-26 weeks Degree (in progress) Maybe No guarantee
Graduate Programme Recent Graduates Varies Degree Maybe Yes
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