Yesterday saw the launch of a new report from the Learning and Work Institute, commissioned by the Open College Network NI – A higher skills ambition for Northern Ireland: Skills for growth and social inclusion. Stephen Evans, Chief Executive of the Learning and Work Institute, said: “The importance of learning and skills have been heightened...
Alicia Clarke is excited. A new permanent job awaits her. Alicia, like most people, enjoys working. It gives her a sense of purpose and achievement, and it allows her to be financially independent. She thrives on both the creative and the social side of her job. Working is an important part of her life and...
Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) is a unique funding programme that brings local communities and Community Pharmacies together to work on local health projects. Developed in 2001, BCPP is managed by the Community Development and Health Network, a Northern Ireland based charity which promotes the use of community development to tackle health inequalities. Fermanagh Sports...
Conway Education Centre has been providing adult education since 1982 and its staff and students have witnessed and experienced the tangible health & wellbeing benefits that adult learning brings. This experience has been corroborated by Queens University Insight Programme, conducting annual surveys amongst Conway students since 2016. The research carried out by the final year...
Background The AMH New Horizons “Working it Out” project is delivered from 9 locations across Northern Ireland and at other local community facilities. We support the recovery of adults experiencing mental ill health who are interested in progressing towards further education/training or employment. The project is part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund...
Since Feb 2018, Footprints Women’s Centre has welcomed Newcomer women and children who have settled in the Colin Area and has worked in partnership with these families to establish services to meet their distinct needs. We would like to share Footprints pride in these amazing women and in the creation of a thriving and supportive...
Within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, lifelong learning is supported and encouraged both formally and informally. Whilst formal learning will ensure a new qualification is obtained or promotional prospects are increased, informal learning is equally as important and encouraged to increase personal, professional and mental stimulation. The Trust, as an employer of over...
Dementia Engaged & Empowered Derry & Strabane (DEEDS) is part of the Old Library Trust, Creggan, in Derry, offering group activity supporting people in the early stages of dementia, with a range of different needs, to live well for longer in the community. Covid and lockdown had a major impact on both those living with...
WOMEN’STEC, located in North Belfast, offers trade skills training for women, building confidence and bringing participants closer to securing employment. We are well known within the sector for our ability to engage with some of the hardest to reach demographic: women with significant barriers to learning living in areas with very high levels of multiple...
Introduction In March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. The delivery of NOW Group’s “in person” accredited training courses was halted as the country went into lockdown. This case study illustrates NOW Group’s response to the COVID-19 lockdown period and how it challenged the provision of adult learning. The report also demonstrates the NOW Group Training...
