Local employers, employees and residents across Newry Mourne and Down District Council are being given the opportunity to boost their skills through a series of FREE courses supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme.
PEACEPLUS is a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and represents a funding partnership between the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive.
These fully funded programmes supporting Leadership Development, Empowerment and Community action, will be delivered by South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of Newry Mourne and Down District Council.
Who is it for?
- Individuals residing in the Newry Mourne and Down District Council area
- Staff who are underemployed or employed and seeking career progression
All programmes will be delivered in the community in the Newry Mourne and Down District Council Area.
If you would like to register your interest as an individual or as part of a community group, please complete an expression of interest form linked under the programme areas:
Register your interest
If you would like to register your interest as an individual or as part of a community group, please complete an expression of interest form linked under the programme areas.
PEACEPLUS is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and builds on the work of the PEACE and INTERREG programmes
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Click on each of the programme headings for more information
This exciting programme will support participants to identify, plan and deliver a volunteering project in the local community. Participants will undertake the Level 3 qualifications in Project Management and the OCN Level 2 qualification in Volunteering Skills, that will develop planning, management and stakeholder engagement skills.
This programme is open to those who have an interest in, or who may already volunteer across a range of local organisations, helping you to deliver opportunities for your local community.
Participants will:
- Acquire new skills
- Build confidence and develop community relationships
- Gain a recognised qualification
- Have the opportunity to progress into further training and/or employment
Start Date: 15th April 2026
Times: 10am-5pm
End Date: 20th May 2026
Location: Online
Register your interestThis programme will be delivered through a series of tailored workshops and mentoring to support the development of skills in Social Media and Digital Marketing, Office 365 applications and a greater understanding of the funding landscape.
Participants will:
- Build confidence
- Develop a broader knowledge of skills to help be more effective in specific areas
- Have the opportunity to obtain two 2hr sessions of online guided support
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Times: 11am-2pm
End Date: 18th May 2026
Location: SERC Downpatrick
Register your interestThis exciting programme provides a space for women and girls to develop their skills in leadership and personal confidence. Through the delivery of a Level 3 Award in Employability and Professional Development Skills, workshops and a cross-border conference to network with like-minded women, participants will be empowered to take forward their goals and aspirations.
Participants will:
- Gain a recognised Level 3 Qualification
- Network with women across communities and cross border
- Increase confidence
- Develop skills
- Take part in dynamic development workshops and a cross-border event.
Start Date: 29th April 2026
Times: 10am-2pm
End Date: 3rd June 2026
Location: SERC Newcastle
Register your interestContact us
For any questions or queries (including group queries), please contact our PeacePlus team:
E: peaceplus@serc.ac.uk
T: 02844611530