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Building Futures

 LADIES, DO SOMETHING FOR YOU THIS YEAR!

BUILDING FUTURES IS BACK THIS SEPTEMBER! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY!*

Building Futures is a programme developed for women who are looking at a fresh start and would eventually like to return to work – maybe you’ve been busy raising a family or had caring duties, and now finally have a little time to do something for you. Think of it as your starting point to getting your mojo back and putting yourself first – best of all, you don’t have to figure out ‘what next’ on your own, we’re here to help.

The programme has been designed in conjunction with our partners WOMENSTEC and Women in Business – and we have got lots of options for you. From courses in Self-Development, Becoming a Classroom Assistant and Mentoring, to OCN qualifications and more. You might want to look at Social Media Training (with Women in Business) or get to grips with DIY (with WOMENSTEC).

We also have Bursaries available to meet the cost of further training you would like to undertake. And if you’d just like to engage the programme for some mentoring, that’s ok too – we can tailor it to you!

**We’re also hosting a ‘Time for Me’ discovery morning on Thurs 19 September at ‘Ti Chulainn’ Mullaghbawn (10am to 12.30pm).**  Join us to find out more, speak to women who have already completed some of Building Futures courses and are already seeing the benefits! We’d really love to see you there.**

Please contact Justina OR Tracy for a friendly chat about anything that might interest you on the programme or to register for the above event on 028 3083 5764, but please note the eligibility criteria outlined at the bottom of the page.*

BECOME A CLASSROOM ASSISTANT – starting Wed 2nd Oct 24 (CAMLOUGH)

Interested in becoming a Classroom Assistant? This bespoke 10-week programme will take you through the prep and planning to help you get there. With guest speakers from local schools, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, CV prep and mock interviews, you’ll be ready to apply for teaching assistant roles if you choose to pursue that path.

– Our next course will be delivered in Camlough at the Brain Injury Support centre, starting Wed 2nd Oct, (with break during Halloween).

DISCOVERING POTENTIAL (Self Development Programme) – starting Downpatrick/Tues 1st Oct 24 and Mullaghbawn/2nd Oct 24

Discovering Potential is a 6-week self-development programme which will guide you on a journey of self-discovery – and the perfect place to start if you are feeling a little unsure of what you could/should do. The programme is designed to help women explore their full potential by cultivating well-being, embracing mindfulness and much more.

You’ll meet each week over the course of 6 weeks with a group of other like-minded women and facilitated by our wonderful team – and we guarantee you’ll come away with new tips and takeaways that you can start putting into practice straight away. Make it your first step in doing something for yourself!

– Discovering Potential Downpatrick – starts Tues 1st October at Owenbeg Club (note date change!)

– Discovering Potential Mullaghbawn – starts Wed 2nd October at Ti Chulainn.

MANAGING PERSONAL FINANCES (OCN) – Starting September in Meigh Community Centre – see below

The ‘Managing Personal Finances’ OCN qualification will help you become the budgeting queen you’d like to be.

Manage your household budget, your Christmas budget, your weekly/monthly spend – and know where you are at financially at all times. Become better at managing your personal finances and see the benefits.

This OCN qualification is fully funded and will be delivered over 10 weeks – on completion you will come away with a recognised qualification that can go on your CV – and shows prospective employers that you are highly motivated.

DIY COURSE OPTIONS WITH WOMENSTEC – September & October – see below

Want to improve your DIY skills? Then get hands on with a DIY course from WOMENSTec. Learn DIY and electrical basics, master power tools and joinery skills. And fear not, no prior experience necessary! Options include: 

– Introduction to DIY (Crossmaglen) – starts 17th October.

– OCN Carpentry Skills (Killough) – starting 11th Sept – FULL!!

– OCN in DIY with numeracy (Mayobridge) – starts 4th October. 

SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING WITH WOMEN IN BUSINESS – 2 x Half Day workshops

If you are thinking about running your own business, you will need to understand the basics of marketing yourself on Social Media.

Over two half day workshops, Women In Business will take you through the basics of content creation, messaging, audience targeting, scheduling and much more! Running Monday 7th October and Monday 4th November in Bolster Community (Marcus Street).

HALF DAY WORKSHOPS

– ”Supporting your child with homework’ – Newry (Mon 14th October) and Crossmaglen (Mon 21st October).

 *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Women who are 18yrs old or older.
  • Currently unemployed (i.e. have not worked in the last 4 weeks and not available to work in the next two weeks); and are not on benefits with a Work Search element.
  • Reside in Newry, Mourne & Down.  

We also welcome applicants (who meet the above criteria) from priority groups such as the over 50s, those with a long-term disability or those living in remote, rural communities.

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE? REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH OUR TEAM TODAY!

Contact Justina or Tracy on 028 3083 5764 or email at justina@bolstercommunity.org

 

Newry Classroom Assistant course, June 23
Tracy McCartney