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GAP Placement Opportunities

bronagh — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:36:50 +0000

The Steps to Work programme has been enhanced to meet the needs of unemployed graduates with the introduction of the Graduate Acceleration programme. This offers graduates an opportunity to kickstart their career through a 6 month work placement and an EDI Leadership and Management Certificate.

We currently have the following placements available for graduates:

Lean Project Data Analyst (Cookstown)
PDA Project Implementation (Cookstown)
Mechanical Engineer (Magherafelt/ Bellaghy)
Product Development Manager (Magherafelt/ Bellaghy)
Data Analyst (Castledawson)
Trainne Surveyor (Moneymore)
Trainee Estimator (Moneymore)

For further information on GAP or the placements currently available, please contact Bronagh at Network Personnel on 028 796 31032 or via email: bronagh.duggan@networkpersonnel.org.uk.

GAP for Employers

bronagh — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:59:47 +0000

We are now delivering the following; Graduate Acceleration Programme (GAP) in the Magherafelt and Cookstown area, the programme provides the opportunity for employers to benefit from newly enthusiastic graduates who can assist in completing a business improvement project or a piece of work.

We ask that employers:
Provide a meaningful, relevant and graduate-level specific placement which is fully mentored for 26 weeks.Understand that the graduate is required to attend pre- arranged workshops. Provide copies of both your employers and public liability insurance.
The graduate will receive their current rate of benefit plus and additional training bonus/ top-up of £15.38 per week. Their work related travel costs will be reimbursed, there is no financial cost to the employer.

To register your interest in offering a placement or for further information, please contact Bronagh on 028 796 31032 or alternatively via email: bronagh.duggan@networkpersonnel.org.uk.

Source Open Day

bronagh — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:31 +0000

Network Personnel have opened new premises in Cookstown

SOURCE is a new programme to the ever expanding range of employment opportunities we provide here at Network Personnel !
SOURCE is a FREE voluntary programme which provides one-to-one, client centred support aimed at improving confidence and the practical skills required for entering employment. Areas covered include help with searching for a job, assistance with CV’s, application form completion, interview preparation and benefit advice.
A large element of the programme involves providing training or a voluntary placement which acts as a starting point towards work.

The SOURCE programme is available in the Cookstown District Council area to those who are either:

- in receipt of health benefits such as ESA, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disability Allowance or Carers Allowance
- out of work partners of benefit recipients
- people unemployed and not in receipt of benefits
- young people not linked to the benefit system or engaged in employment, education or training.

The programme is also available within the Magherafelt, Dungannon, Omagh, Fermanagh and Cookstown District Council areas to individuals who have one or more of the following common employability barriers:
- a history of homelessness
- ex-offenders/ex-prisoners
- a history of drug/alcohol misuse
- young adults leaving care

(The SOURCE Programme is also available within Moyle District Council and surrounding areas. For contact details telephone: 028 2076 3192)
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Motivational Initiative – GOALS Programme

bronagh — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:45:21 +0000

The GOALS Programme

This powerful motivational approach assists individuals to develop new ways of thinking, coping and behaving. It aims to improve participant’s self esteem, self worth, confidence and motivation and to enhance their long term employability.
This unique event will assist you to develop the skills necessary to market yourself for employment or self-employment.

Are you unemployed and ready to make a change in your life?

Do you feel like you are missing out?

Places strictly limited for this free event on

Tuesday 21^st February & Wednesday 22^nd February at Network Personnel, 80-82 Rainey Street Magherafelt.

A complimentary lunch will be provided.

Follow up job search support available from Employment Mentors.

For further information or to reserve a place, please contact

Ciara Coyle or Maxine McLean

on (028) 796 31032

Motivational Speaker – ‘Billy Dixon’ 27th October 2011

bronagh — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:39:45 +0000

To introduce the first phase of our ‘Up For Work’ service, Network Personnel is excited to present:

‘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

Network Personnel and H&A take STEPS in the right direction

chris — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:27:43 +0000

H&A Mechanical Services have recently supported the Department of Employment & Learning ‘Steps to Work Programme’. The programme has been developed to assist those who are unemployed or economically inactive to find and sustain employment through work placements and training.

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)

SOURCE

chris — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:08:05 +0000

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

Lemis

bronagh — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:33 +0000

We have recently been awarded the delivery of the Lemis Programme in the Cookstown & Moyle area. Lemis is an initiative designed to help unemployed people in the community overcome those issues that may be preventing them from finding and keeping a job. Congratulations to all concerned.

Essential Skills Tutors Required

bronagh — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:47 +0000

We are currently looking for part time essential skills (literacy/ numeracy) tutors to join our team, if you are interested please contact; Margaret Heron on 028 796 31032 or via email: margaret.heron@networkpersonnel.org.uk.

Extension of Steps to Work Contract

bronagh — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:24:03 +0000

We recently received our letter of extension for the Steps to Work Contract for a further year. Congratulations to all concerned.