SKILLS NORTH WEST FUNDED BY
This project is part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014 – 2020 and the Department for the Economy. Skills North West is match funded with assistance from Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Empowering people by providing quality training, improving life & work skills to achieve career goals. Book an appointment and find the right course.

 

Skills North West Training is a fantastic way to get people ready for employment in a wide range of sectors.

Our Pre-Employment Training courses are delivered over 10-15 days and over this period learners complete workbooks and gain valuable knowledge relevant to the sector. 

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Throughout the programme, learners will also gain a qualification in employability.

Our training will prepare you for upcoming interviews and further preparation for employment but it also offers:

  •   Recieve qualification certificate
  •   Develop employability skills
  •   Build your confidence
  •   Progress into employment
  •   Recieve employment support

How we can help

Skills North West project offers a diverse range of training courses accross various sectors. Our team of experts can help guide you in the correct path. Scroll sectors below to view our courses.

COURSE SECTORS

Learner Testimonials

  • "It was a great course and covered a lot of relevant and important information."
  • "Good information but quite drawn out. Could have been done a lot quicker."
  • "The quality of the training material was excellent and the trainer was very engaging."
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  • "It couldn’t have come at a better time, I am not working at moment and needed to fill the void."
  • The information was very interesting and delivered well it met my expectations."
  • "The course was very informative and interesting. I feel I have learnt a lot, for example, how to know if someone is at harm and how to help them. Also, to act not delay in any doubt."
  • "yeah, I enjoyed the online line training, it gave me a clearer picture of my boundaries of the level 2 qualifications."
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  • "I found David very engaging....he used real life situations/examples which made it more relatable and kept you interested."
  • "It is good to know what a MH First Aider is and expectations and limitations of the role and the responsibility of self care. Trainer was very knowledgeable and able to link different elements together." 
  • "Hi, just a wee email to say the mindfulness course today was excellent learnt so much, which will benefit me in my personal life and also in my work life as I will be able to pass this information on to parents."
  • "Brilliant course, very informative but without being too heavy as to overwhelm you. Very interesting and will be very beneficial to myself in the workplace and in s voluntary capacity."
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  • "Our tutor was very good at explaining all that we covered. Yvonne made you feel relaxed she was great."
  • "Participated in an online Paediatric First Aid course and it was very very educational and very informational."  
  • "I really enjoyed the training online."  
  • "I enjoyed the training although it would have been better in person but I understand the constraints of Covid-19 has put on all of us."  
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