The Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership is delivering a range of programmes designed to help residents access employment, develop new skills, and progress in their careers. These initiatives also support the promotion of Newry, Mourne and Down as a vibrant and rewarding place to live and work.
Courses Available
We are currently reviewing and developing our upcoming course programme and are not accepting applications at this time. New courses are expected to be launched later this year, and full details will be published as they become available.
We encourage you to check back regularly for the latest updates and announcements.
In the meantime, the courses listed below provide an overview of the upskilling opportunities offered in previous years and are included for information purposes only.
A full list of Upskilling for Growth courses includes:
- Level 2 Award in Retrofit – Now closed for applications
- Level 2 Award in Understanding AI in Business – Now closed for applications
- Level 3 Award in Learning and Development (Train the Trainer) - Now closed for applications
- Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management (Top-up from Award) – Now closed for applications
- Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management – Now closed for applications
- Level 3 Leadership and Management (Project Management) – Now closed for applications
- Level 5 Award in Professional Coaching Practice- Now closed for applications
- Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management – Now closed for applications
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Eligibility Criteria
Participant Eligibility
Participants must:
- Be a resident of, or employed within, the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be in full-time or part-time employment.
Business Eligibility
Businesses must:
- Be located within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.
- Have identified progression routes within the organisation.
- Expect vacancies that could be filled through upskilling existing employees.
Employees put forward by businesses must:
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be in full-time or part-time work.
- Have a clear progression route in their current role that needs a new skill or qualification.