Upskilling For Growth

The Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership is delivering a suite of Programmes focusing on ensuring that the district offers residents the best opportunities for accessing work and upskilling for whilst promoting Newry, Mourne and Down as a great place to live and work.

A full list of Upskilling for Growth courses to be delivered in 2024/26 include:

• Level 2 Award in Retrofit - Details to follow

• Level 2 Award in Sustainability - Details to follow

• Level 2 Award in AI - Details to follow

• Level 3 Certificate in AI - Details to follow

• Level 3 Certificate in Leader and Management (Top up from Award) – Details to follow

• Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management - Details to follow

• Level 3 Leadership and Management (Project Management) – Details to follow

• Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management - Details to follow

Eligibility Criteria

Participant Eligibility

• The participant will be a resident or employed within Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
• Employee Candidates must be over 18yrs.
• Employees must be in full time or part time work.

Business Eligibility

• Businesses participating will be located within Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
• Businesses must have identified progression route(s) and foresee vacancies which can be filled through upskilling existing employee(s)
• Employee Candidates must be over 18yrs.
• Employees must be in full time or part time work.
• Employees must have an identified progression route within their current employment which supports the requirement of a new skill / qualification.

Please continue to monitor the website for updates on the Upskilling for Growth Initiatives. We will provide new information as it becomes available.