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Self-employment support programme - Vision to venture

Are you unemployed, work less than 16 hours a week or would like to seek better employment opportunities?  Do you have aspirations to run your own business but are unsure where to start? 

The independence of running your own business can bring tremendous benefits. However, the process of setting up a business can be daunting.  Our Self-Employment Support Programme will provide you with a grant of up to £750 for the initial stages of setting up your business, along with critical skills and knowledge to venture into the self-employment marketplace.  

This opportunity is open to anybody within the council area who is currently unemployed or under-employed.  

The programme offers 8 weeks’ worth of one-to-one support to prepare you for the world of self-employment.  Mentoring and training support from trained professionals in the industry will allow you to explore your options, test ideas, write plans and start your business. 

Topics covered will include marketing and social media training, financial planning, HMRC assistance, procurement and confidence building.  

Grants of up to £750 are available to you at the initial stages of starting your business to assist in the purchase of essential equipment to start your journey to self-employment.  

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply you must be:

  • economically inactive, unemployed or work less than 16 hours per week
  • a resident of our area

Need some extra advice and guidance

Please do not hesitate to contact our delivery agent Eamonn Cavlan from Tangible Consulting to arrange a consultation. Email him at eamonn@tangibleconsulting.co.uk

If you would like more information about the Labour Market Partnership or other council programmes available, please email the Programmes Team at LMP@lisburncastereagh.gov.uk or call 028 9244 7391.

Thrive - An employability support programme for individuals with a disability

This programme, is designed to help our residents living with a disability or health-related conditions who are unemployed, work less than 16 hours a week or would like to seek better employment opportunities, move towards employment or further education. 

Programme information

Participants will work with a specialist mentor who will develop a bespoke action plan based on individual aspirations and training needs enabling participants to:

  • build confidence
  • gain support with CV’s, application forms and interviews
  • gain work experience, vocational skills and accredited qualifications from Level 1-3 
  • progress into paid employment

The opportunity to THRIVE and reach your full potential with FREE accredited training and personalised support to look for work and stay in work.  

Don’t let your current situation hold you back, our team of experienced coaches and trainers will be with you every step of the way. We will support you at your own pace with personal development, career planning and routes to employment.   

With job ready accredited training included, we can support you into a new career.  Training offered: World Host Customer Service, Communication & Interview Skills, Health & Safety at Work, Mental Health Awareness and more.  

You will also have the option of work placements and guaranteed job interviews with our partner employers across a range of industries and job types.  

So, if you are currently unemployed or underemployed due to a long-term health condition or barrier that you feel holds you back, get in in touch with us to find out how we can support you to thrive. 

Applications are now closed.

Need some extra advice and guidance? 

If you would like more information about the Labour Market Partnership or alternative programmes on offer please contact the Programmes Team by email: LMP@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7447.

Economic inactivity – into employment 

It is our key ambition to reduce the local economic inactivity, help those in deprived areas and under-represented groups gain employment and improve the skills of those who are currently unemployed. 

 The focus of the Into Employment programme is to support those who are unemployed move towards employment or further education. 

So, if you are currently economically inactive please keep reading. Or get in in touch with us to find out how we can support you.

What will the programme involve? 

Participants will work with a specialist mentor who will develop a bespoke action plan based on individual aspirations and training needs enabling participants to:

  • build confidence 
  • gain support with CV’s, application forms and interviews
  • gain work experience, vocational skills and accredited qualifications from Level 1-3
  • progress into paid employment

The programme will enable you to reach your full potential with free accredited training and personalised support to look for work and stay in work. 

Don’t let your current situation hold you back, our team of experienced coaches and trainers will be with you every step of the way. We will support you at your own pace with personal development, career planning and routes to employment.  

With job ready accredited training included, we can support you into a new career.  Training offered includes first aid, CSR card, food hygiene, safeguarding, health & safety, manual handling and more. 

You will also have the option of work placements and guaranteed job interviews with our partner employers across a range of industries and job types.

Apply today!

Places are limited! To check if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Michael at People 1st at m.carson@people-1st.co.uk 

Closing date to register is 5pm on Wednesday 31 January 2024.

For any further information, please email: LMP@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7391.