Help for you during the downturn
The effects of the current economic downturn are being felt worldwide but there are many ways individuals in Northern Ireland can seek a wide range of practical information and advice designed to help them come through the recession and emerge stronger in due course.
Assistance towards childcare costs may be available to make it possible for you to take part in the Steps to Work programme. |
Bridge to Employment is a pre-employment training programme that helps companies recruit unemployed people whatever their experience of work |
The Careers Service Northern Ireland provides an impartial,all age careers information, advice and guidance service, to clients throughout Northern Ireland. |
It provides support to people with health conditions and disabilities to help them obtain suitable employment and enable those who become sick or disabled in their jobs to retain their employment. |
Essential Skills are practical skills in everyday English Maths and computers to help you gain the most out of life, at home and at work |
EURES provides information,advice and guidance on living and working in other EEA member countries. |
An initiative which will provide young people who are unable to find employment with an apprentice opportunity to gain an industry approved qualification. |
progress2work is an initiative to assist people who have a history of drug/alcohol misuse or are ex-offenders/ex-prisoners or are homeless, to move into employment. |
The Further Education Rapid Response Northern Ireland (RRNI) Team will engage with, and respond to the needs of businesses and their employees across NI during the economic downturn |
When an employer proposes making redundancies, we will offer them a package of support tailored to their and their employees needs. |
The Return To Work Credit is a tax free payment of £40 per week paid directly to you on top of your wages for 52 weeks if you work for 16 hours or more a week and earn less than £15,000 per year. |
The Return To Work Credit is a tax free payment of £40 per week paid directly to you on top of your wages for 52 weeks if you work for 16 hours or more a week and earn less than £15,000 per year. |
Steps to Work programme gives the unemployed training and experience to help them find employment |
The Training for Success programme helps young peolpe into training to gain qualifications and get job ready |
A guide is available that provides an overview of the main employment rights to which individuals are entitled. |
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