The Step Up Programme offers anyone aged 16+ a choice of four pathways, designed to meet various employment and training needs. This is free to attend as all costs are met by the Department for the Economy. If you are looking to gain skills and education to help you get into work, the Step Up Programme could be for you. Pathways will start the weeks beginning 4th – 18th September 2023 across SERC’s Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards and Newcastle campuses. All Pathways are person-centred and flexible, and each student will be given personal support to help you reach your goals.
Pathway 1: College Connect +
This pathway is designed for those aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training.
Participants will:
- Develop an individual learning plan
- Receive support up to a Level 1 qualification
- Receive mentorship
- Receive FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by SERC Careers Advisors
- Learn new skills
Pathway 2: College Connect 24+
Designed for anyone aged 24+ who is unemployed or economically inactive and looking to build their skills to enter employment. This Pathway is designed to give you confidence and to develop skills.
Participants will:
- Develop an individual learning plan
- Receive mentorship
- Receive FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by SERC Careers Advisors
- Learn new skills
Pathway 3: Disability Access Route to Education and Employment (DARE)
Designed for anyone aged 16+ who has a disability or is neurodivergent.
Participants will:
- Receive support through mentorship, job coaching and action planning
- Develop an individual learning plan
- Receive FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by SERC Careers Advisors
- Learn new skills
Pathway 4: Women Returners Access Programme (WRAP)
Designed for women, who are currently unemployed or economically inactive, wishing to return to education to refresh skills, to upskill and to build confidence.
Participants will:
- Receive support through mentorship, job coaching and action planning
- Develop an individual learning plan
- Receive FREE expert 1-2-1 career guidance by SERC Careers Advisors
- Learn new skills
To find out which Pathway is right for you, please register here.
Alternatively: Telephone: 0345 600 7555 or e-mail: stepup@serc.ac.uk