Employment & Training
Our employment and training service supports people with barriers to employment to develop new skills, qualifications and jobs.
We specialise in supporting people who are neurodiverse, including individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and people facing mental health challenges and other barriers.
We provide tailored support so that our clients can secure and thrive in meaningful employment.
With strong connections to employers in retail, hospitality, catering, customer service, manufacturing and more, we support hundreds of people every year to gain training and employment opportunities which transform their futures.
Employment Academies & Fast Track
Our highly successful employment academies offer job ready training and a guaranteed interview with employers across various industries. We have established relationships with employers such as Decora, EE, HCLTech, Henderson Group, OCS, Peacocks, Popeyes, Premier Inn and Swissport.
Each academy is specifically designed to offer job ready training in a comfortable and relaxed environment, providing an opportunity to meet the employer in advance of a guaranteed interview.
We also work with our employers to offer fast track to employment opportunities that provide a straight to interview process with on the job support when required.
Academies run weekly and include small group training sessions. We work with employers to make reasonable adjustments for each candidate at interview and continue to support successful candidates on the job.
We are extremely proud of our 100% positive feedback rating from employers and academy participants. Additionally, we have an impressive 88% retention rate for employees who secure jobs. We firmly believe that with the right support every individual can go on to achieve their goals.
Training
Our training team provide accredited and non accredited training to support individuals with barriers to employment to develop new skills and enhance their career opportunities.
We offer tailored training designed to meet the unique needs of different minds, helping individuals gain the confidence and expertise needed to succeed in life and the workplace. From short courses focusing on life skills and personal development through to industry specific training providing the skills and accredited qualifications for employment, we have it covered.
Take a look at some of the training of offer:
Accredited Training:
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Paediatric Emergency First Aid
- Basic Life support
- Health & safety
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
- COSHH
- First Aid Mental Health
- First Aid Mental Health for Youth
- Food safety in Catering
- Food Allergens
- Customer Care
- World Host – Principles of Customer Service
- Risk Assessment
- Safeguarding Awareness
Soft Skills ( non-accredited)
- Build Your Confidence
- Communication Skills
- Money & Me
- Sleep Hygiene
- Stress Awareness & Chi Mi
- First Aid Appointed Person
- Preparing for Interview
- Working Under Pressure
- Inclusion & Diversity Training
To learn more about what our Employment & Training service offers contact us for a full overview. Our friendly and approachable team will talk you through the support available and offer you an appointment to discuss your challenges and goals.
I’m incredibly grateful to Stepping Stones NI for helping me to secure a job at McKees Solicitors. It has changed my life for the better.
Ethan Veale, Employment Academy Participant
Through the support of Stepping Stones NI, Stephen has developed his confidence, social skills and abilities to get a job he wanted. The Stepping Stones NI team helped Stephen overcome barriers, gain new skills through training and supported him through every stage of securing a permanent paid job at Danske Bank.
Maureen Gillespie, Parent
I’m settling into Premier Inn well. I’m getting better at the tasks, and everyone is helping me by showing me how to get things done. Honestly, it’s a friendly place, and I’m happy I got the job. I can’t thank Stepping Stones NI enough! I just woke up as well…Opportunities don’t just happen. They’re often given by kind people who believe in you. Thank you for being the reason I get to grow and succeed
