‘Personal Marketing with Billy Dixon’

One of Europe’s leading commentators on personal projection and communication, Billy inspires audiences with his entertaining and motivational presentations.  He is regularly asked to appear on television programmes among them ‘UTV Live’ and the BBC’s ‘Hearts and Minds’ series.

This unique event will assist you to develop the skills necessary to market yourself for employment or self-employment.

Have you recently become unemployed or left school or college?

Do you want help to learn the most effective way to promote yourself to employers and interact with others?

Places strictly limited for this free event on

Thursday 27^th October at 10.00am in The Terrace Hotel, Magherafelt.

A complimentary lunch will be provided.

For further information or to reserve a place, please contact

Ciara Coyle or Maxine McLean

on (028) 796 31032

Working closely with Network Personnel, H&A were delighted to offer 13 week placements for participants on the Steps to Work programme within various fields of the organisation.

Caitriona Gribben, HR Advisor for H&A commented “Network Personnel are a pleasure to work with and their Steps to Work programme has provided H&A with good quality candidates who in turn have been an asset to the company. I would recommend any business to contact Network Personnel for their variety of employment solutions. Particularly in this economic climate, the Steps to Work scheme has saved us money and provided H&A with great employees.”

Caoimhe Johnston, Network Personnel commented “It has been brilliant to build an affiliation with H&A over the last few months. The Steps to Work clients currently placed with H&A have benefited greatly from their experience in terms of new skills and increased employability and are enjoying their placements thoroughly. “

If you as an employer are interested in offering an employment placement through the Steps to Work programme in the Magherafelt and Cookstown District or would like further information, please feel free to contact Network Personnel on 028 796 31032 or via email; info@networkpersonnel.org.uk .

Pictured: Left- Caoimhe Johnston (Network Personnel), Right- Sheena Colgan (H&A)

Are you finding it increasingly difficult to find and keep a job?

Daunted by the thought of returning to work?

The SOURCE Programme is available to:

• Health benefit recipients and certain JSA claimants.
• out of work partners of benefit recipients
• people who are not claiming any benefits
• young people not linked to the benefits system or engaged in employment, education or training
• individuals who may have other barriers to work, such as homelessness, ex-offenders/ex-prisoners and people with a history of drug/alcohol misuse

What support will I receive?

• We provide information, advice, guidance and practical help in:
• motivation and self-confidence building
• developing solutions to overcome barriers
• looking at employment opportunities
• finding the type of job you want
• CV preparation and completing job application forms
• job interview techniques
• benefit advice on returning to work
• provide information on issues such as childcare
• career, training and educational opportunities
• support when you are in employment

For further information on The SOURCE Programme in the Cookstown or Moyle District Council Areas please contact Network Personnel on: 028 796 31032.

Network Personnel, 80-82 Rainey Street, Magherafelt BT45 5AJ

Email – info@networkpersonnel.org.uk
Web – www.networkpersonnel.org.uk

Network Personnel is a community training and employment organisation which is part of the workspace group of companies, a registered charity XR396530

Pictured; Centre, Marie Murray, (Early Years Specialist -Ballinascreen Early Years Pre School Education Centre), Right, Michelle McCloskey (Step Ahead Participant), Left Caoimhe Johnston (Steps to Work Co-ordinator, Network Personnel)

Step Ahead provides the opportunity for someone who is long term unemployed to move back into work within the voluntary and community sector.

 How can your organisation help?

Your organisation can provide practical work experience for someone who has been unemployed for over 30 months by offering them a fixed-term job opportunity which could in turn deliver much needed services to your local community.

 Funding

A subsidy payment of up to £185 per week towards each employee’s wage is available.

Training

Funding may be provided to undertake a short course while on Step Ahead.  This includes courses such as IT Skills and Basic Food Hygiene.

Client Testimony

Michelle was employed via the Step Ahead programme as a Playgroup Assistant at Ballinascreen Early Years Pre School Education Centre.  Michelle commenced employment in April 2010 and after completing the 26 weeks on Step Ahead, she was offered a full time position with the playgroup and is thoroughly enjoying her return to work.

“As a single mother Step Ahead provided me with the opportunity to a better life for my children and I as well as furthering my career. Whilst on the programme I gained two very useful qualifications. I found my Support Worker extremely helpful and felt very comfortable approaching her with any queries I had about the programme. Overall I found the programme to be a great incentive to get me back into work and am glad I got the opportunity to participate in it.’

 Early Years Specialist, Marie Murray commented on the benefits of the programme to their organisation “Step Ahead is an excellent programme and I would highly recommend it to all community and voluntary organisations, it is particularly good for women returning to work as it is a great opportunity to gain experience and qualifications. Michelle is an excellent employee and we are very glad to have her.”

Step Ahead offers:

•  20-30 hours per week paid employment.
• An opportunity to undertake an accredited training course (receiving £100 bonus on achieving this qualification).
• Access to extra support to help participants settle in and stay in the job.
• Access to a Job Coach who will offer assistance with active job search, development of a CV and job applications.

If you are a voluntary or community organisation in the Magherafelt or Cookstown District and are in a position to facilitate a job opportunity, please contact Bronagh on 028 796 31032 or via email; Bronagh.duggan@networkpersonnel.org.uk.

How can your organisation help?

Your organisation can provide practical work experience for someone who has been unemployed for over 30 months by offering them a fixed-term job opportunity which could in turn deliver much needed services to your local community.

There is a capacity for Step Ahead posts in various environments within voluntary or charitable organisations.

Funding?

A subsidy payment of £185 per week towards each employee’s wage is available.

Training?

Funding is provided to undertake a short course while on Step Ahead.  This includes courses such as IT Skills and Basic Food Hygiene.

Client Testimony

David is employed as a Groundsperson in Pomeroy Plunketts GAC.  Having been unemployed for a long period of time, David had become frustrated sitting at home and was keen to get back into work.  He noticed the Step Ahead vacancy online and immediately made an appointment with a Step Ahead Advisor at his local Jobs & Benefits Office and applied for the post.

David has been in his role since April 2010 and is thoroughly enjoying his return to work. “The programme is very worthwhile.  It’s great to get up and out to work again. It gives you a fantastic feeling of being useful after being unemployed. They are a really easy bunch of people to work with as instructions are given, there is plenty to do and I’m allowed to get on with it. I’m still looking for permanent employment while working at the Club and I’m finding it’s really just good for me all round.”

Pomeroy Club member, Gerry McKenna commented on the benefits of the programme to their organisation “When I first heard about this programme, to be honest I thought it was a bit cynical. But then I met David and I’ve seen the work he does and how hard he works and now I think completely differently about it. Here is a man who wants to work and does a great job but who cannot find work. We are the winners in this situation because we have a great person working for us and we receive a subsidy towards his wages. He’s doing a fantastic job. “

Step Ahead offers:

• 30 hours per week paid employment.
• An opportunity to undertake an accredited training course while in the job (receiving £100 bonus on achieving this qualification).
• Access to extra support to help them settle in and stay in the job.
• Access to a Job Coach who will offer assistance with active job search, development of a CV and job applications.

If you are an organisation in the Magherafelt or Cookstown District and operate within the community and voluntary sector and are in a position to facilitate a job opportunity, please contact Bronagh on 028 796 31032 or via email; Bronagh.duggan@networkpersonnel.org.uk.

Pictured, Standing Roisin Goldridge ( Steps to Work Support Worker), kneeling David Connolly (Step Ahead participant)

Are you interested in completing SAGE Level 1? 

It is aimed at those seeking a first qualification in the practical use of SAGE (computerised accounts software applied to routine accounting tasks).

It is a 11 week course (one evening per week).

Contact us asap on 028 796 31032 to confirm your place.

The course commences September 2010 @ Network Personnel!