Help with employment and training

Hospitality Academy with South West College

Looking for a fresh start in hospitality? If you’re unemployed, under-employed, or at risk of redundancy in Fermanagh & Omagh, the Hospitality Academy with South West College could be your next step!Free 4-week training programme including:

* Practical skills in food service, barista training & front of house
* Recognised qualifications
* Real experience with top local employers
* One-to-one mentoring & job support
* A guaranteed job interview at the end!

Apply now: email David.Taylor@swc.ac.uk
Funded by the Department for Communities and supported by Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership.

Youthscape

Female Entrepreneur Programme

This is a fully funded programme initiative designed to help women across the Fermanagh and Omagh district turn their business ideas into reality. Participants will be able to avail of 1:1 mentoring, expert workshops, and a £1,000 start-up grant available.

The deadline for applications is the 31 October 2025

Link to register – https://bit.ly/Femaleentrepreneurprogramme

Learn Hospitality for Free – Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Labour Market Partnership, in partnership with South
West College, is now accepting applications for a fully funded Hospitality Academy.

This four-week, no-cost programme is designed to provide participants with hands-on hospitality
training, industry-recognised qualifications, and direct connections to local employers.

Through this intensive, career-focused academy, participants will:
· Gain two accredited industry qualifications
· Build practical, job-ready experience
· Develop confidence and professional skills
· Access direct links to employers and local job opportunities

Training topics include:
· Food service and preparation
· Drink service and barista skills
· Housekeeping and front-of-house operations
· Patisserie and baking fundamentals
· Banqueting and large-scale event service

The academy experience includes:
· Site visits to hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues
· Guest talks from leading industry professionals
· A short work placement with a local hospitality employer
· Tailored support with CVs, applications, and interview preparation

For further information visit https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/article/learn-hospitality-for-free-skills-qualifications-experience-in-just-4-weeks/ or email paul.blake@swc.ac.uk

Rural Economic Accelerator Programme (REAP)

The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and the FRCI Teams who successfully supported local people through the ASPIRE Employability Programme are now offering the Rural Economic Accelerator Programme (REAP).

Contact the team for more information, find out if you are eligible for the Programme and can benefit from their support

or complete the Jotform below and we will get in touch.

https://bit.ly/REAP-Application-Form

Condition Management Programme

The Condition Management Programme (CMP) is a short work focused programme aimed at helping you understand and manage health conditions. The team of health care professionals will work with you to address your individual health issues affecting your ability to remain in or return to work.

Open to people aged 16+ years, you may be eligible to participate on the Condition Management Programme if you:

Have difficulty managing at work due to your health condition;
Have recently gone off work due to your health condition; or
Are in receipt of benefits and struggling to find work due to your health condition.

Depending on individual needs, you may work with one or more of our healthcare professionals:

Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Social Worker
Specialist Mental Health Nurse
Exercise Professional

The programme offers advice on different areas, for example:

Dealing with stress and anxiety
Managing low mood and depression
Coping with pain and fatigue
Developing a healthier lifestyle

Clients can refer themselves to the programme by calling 028 6632 4950, .

Find out more HERE