Peace Plus Programmes for Newry Mourne and Down District Council

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 through the PEACEPLUS Programme.

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: 14th Jan 2026

Location: Online

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The Skills for Employment will provide participants with the support they need to develop skills and build confidence and motivation to support their journey onto employment. Participants will undertake the City and Guilds Level 1 Qualification in Employability that will develop the skills, attributes and values that are needed to enter and succeed in the workplace.

Participants will:

  • Build confidence and self esteem
  • Develop CV and communication skills
  • Gain a recognised qualification
  • Have doors opened to new job opportunities

Start Date: 14th Jan 2026

Location: Newcastle

Register your interest

The programme aims to increase civic participation on a multigenerational basis, including minority and newcomer communities. This is an introductory programme to enable 'tomorrow's community leaders' to develop the necessary skills and knowledge, supported by group mentoring to help build confidence and capability and develop lasting cross-community relationships.

This six-week programme will engage learners in workshops, engagement days and one-to-one mentoring to grow skills and develop opportunities for participants.

Participants will:

  • Gain a qualification in CMI Level 5 in Leadership and Management
  • Develop confidence in leadership
  • Build a professional network to enable their progression in leadership
  • Avail of 1-2-1 mentoring and support
  • Improve skills

Start Date: 16 January 2026

Location: Online

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This 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 and self esteem
  • Develop skills
  • Take part in dynamic development workshops and a cross-border event.

Start Date: 19th Jan 2026

Location: Ballynahinch

Register your interest

The programme aims to increase civic participation on a multigenerational basis, including minority and newcomer communities. This is an introductory programme to enable 'tomorrow's community leaders' to develop the necessary skills and knowledge, supported by group mentoring to help build confidence and capability and develop lasting cross-community relationships.

This six-week programme will engage learners in workshops, engagement days and one-to-one mentoring to grow skills and develop opportunities for participants.

Participants will:

  • Develop confidence in leadership
  • Build a professional network to enable their progression in leadership
  • Avail of 1-2-1 mentoring and support
  • Improve skills

Start Date: 11 February 2026

Location: Online

Register your interest


Contact us

For any questions or queries (including group queries), please contact our PeacePlus team:

E: peaceplus@serc.ac.uk

T: 02844611530