Exploring Enterprise2

CIDO is the local delivery agent for the Exploring Enterprise Programme.

Exploring Enterprise² Programme is a pre-start programme which will support activities to extend the employment opportunities of unemployed, long-term unemployed and inactive people by helping them to enter, remain and make progress in sustained employment.

CIDO will provide accredited training and development to participants in the Craigavon Area. Although the training will cover the aspects of setting up a business participants do not need to have a specific business idea to join; the programme provides an insight into starting a business whilst allowing participants to work towards achieving a qualification. The key aim being to improve employability of the participants. Mentoring will be provided to participants during which areas such as CV writing, interview skills or indeed business planning can be covered. On successful completion of the CCEA accredited training course participants will be awarded the Level 2 in Understanding Business Enterprise. In addition the programme will guide and assist individuals into and through the mainstream business support options.

Eligibility:

Participant must be unemployed/economically inactive
Must be over 16
Must be able to commit to four weeks of training

Benefits:

Completely FREE
Gain a qualification - QCF level 2 in Understanding Business Enterprise (CCEA)
Meet new people
Gain skills to enter Self-Employment/Employment

The programme involves up to 3 hours Pre-assessment mentoring, 7 module training course and up to 13.5hours post assessment mentoring.

To see upcoming course dates an/or register your interest click here or contact Louise Cushnahan on 02838396520 or email LouiseCushnahan@cido.co.uk

This project is part-financed by the European Social Fund and the Department for Employment and Learning under the Northern Ireland ESF Programme 2007 -13”