Step Up
The Step Up (Skills, Training & Employment) Programme aims to offer support for people to re-engage with skills and education in order to access employment.
The Step Up Programme offers anyone aged 16+ a choice of three 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, and help is also available with mentoring, childcare and travel costs.
Step Up will provide you with an opportunity to build confidence, explore career options, build on existing skills, gain qualifications while also benefiting from one-to-one mentorship. Other help includes supported work experience, action planning and careers advice.
If you wish to gain skills and education to help you get into work, the Step Up Programme could be for you. The Programme will begin at Southern Regional College in September 2025 across a range of our campuses. All pathways are person-centred and flexible, and each student will be given personal support to help them reach their goals.
Pathways
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Commencing September 2025
Now in its third year, College Connect + is for those aged between 16 and 24 years of age who are currently not in education, employment or training.
On this pathway you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop an individual learning plan
- Receive support to gain a Level 1 Vocational qualification, alongside developing Essential Skills in Communications and Application of Number
- Receive mentorship
- Receive free expert career guidance from an SRC Careers Advisor
- Learn new skills
To find out more email StepUp@src.ac.uk or complete the form at this link: Step Up Enquiry Form
UPCOMING COURSES
Course Name Campus Course Link to Apply College Connect + Level 1 Sport Lurgan COLLEGE CONNECT + Level 1 Sport | Southern Regional College Collect Connect + Level 1 Construction Portadown COLLEGE CONNECT + Level 1 Construction | Southern Regional College Collect Connect + Level 1 Construction Greenbank (Newry) COLLEGE CONNECT + Level 1 Construction | Southern Regional College Introduction to Working in Health & Social Care with Children Model (Newry) INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE & WITH CHILDREN Level 1 | Southern Regional College Introduction to Working in Health & Social Care with Children Lurgan INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE & WITH CHILDREN Level 1 | Southern Regional College