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Destination Hospitality - Steps to Employment for Ballymena Success

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The Destination Hospitality - Steps to Employment for Ballymena project aims to develop the soft skills, confidence, and employability of participants in the Ballymena area. The project, led by Springboard UK, has already supported 12 individuals into employment and has a total of 20 people enrolled in training. The project plans to train and support 45 adults from the area over three years, with 24 expected to progress into employment. The project has received funding of £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust, with the remaining £55,000 to be spent over the next two years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Destination Hospitality - Steps to Employment for Ballymena project aims to develop soft skills, confidence, and employability of participants in the Ballymena area.
  • The project has already supported 12 individuals into employment and has a total of 20 people enrolled in training.
  • The project plans to train and support 45 adults from the area over three years, with 24 expected to progress into employment.
  • The project has received funding of £83,000 from The Gallaher Trust, with the remaining £55,000 to be spent over the next two years.
  • The project offers a series of workshops to aid employability skills, covering team building, confidence, industry skills, CV writing, and interview preparation.
  • Participants who believed they would never enter the world of work have achieved employment and are thriving in their roles.
  • The project is beneficial to the local area, assisting disadvantaged adults into employment opportunities and boosting the local leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
  • The Gallaher Trust is committed to supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference to individuals and the wider community.

Statistics:

  • 12 individuals have been supported into employment through the project.
  • 20 people are enrolled in training in the project.
  • £83,000 in funding has been secured from The Gallaher Trust.
  • £55,000 will be spent over the next two years.
  • 45 adults are expected to be trained and supported over three years.
  • 24 are expected to progress into employment.
  • The project has secured funding for two years, with the aim of supporting 45 adults.

Sources:

  • Caitriona Lennox, Northern Ireland Manager at Springboard UK.
  • Lauren McAteer, Trustee at The Gallaher Trust.

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