School Leavers Vocational Training Open Night

Event Description

Not sure what to do after school? Come and see a different path at People 1st Ormeau Road. 🎉

If A-levels don’t feel like the right fit, or you’d prefer something more practical, hands-on and supportive, then our Open Evening at People 1st Ormeau Road is the perfect chance to explore your options.

Join us on Monday 27th April from 5.30pm to 8pm at our Belfast South branch on the Ormeau Road and find out more about the opportunities available for school leavers.

At People 1st, our Skills for Life and Work programme is a fully funded 2-year course designed to help young people gain qualifications, build confidence and keep their options open for the future. Students work towards accredited vocational qualifications in their chosen area, alongside Essential Skills in English, Maths and Digital ICT. They also get practical hands-on learning, theory classes, personal development, careers advice and guidance, plus the opportunity to take part in work placement when ready.

There are lots of benefits too, including:

💷 £40 per week training allowance
🚌 Help with travel expenses
🎁 Student bonuses
🪪 Student card / NUS discounts
👶 Help towards childcare costs
📅 Paid holidays
🧰 Free vocational kits

It’s a brilliant option for young people who want a more practical route after school while still gaining recognised qualifications and progressing towards work, apprenticeships or further education.

Come along and:
✨ Meet our friendly tutors and staff
✨ Chat to our Student Support Officers
✨ Find out about courses and career pathways
✨ See our learning environment
✨ Ask any questions about what comes next after school

Subjects available at People 1st Ormeau Road include:

Hair 💇‍♀️
Barbering 💈
IT Pro 💻
Business Admin 📋
Brickwork 🧱
Childcare 🧸
Joinery 🪚
Electrical ⚡
Plumbing 🔧

Whether you already know what area interests you, or you’re still figuring it out, our team will be there to help guide you through your options.

Our Student Support Officers for Ormeau Road are:
Jackie McStravick
j.mcstravick@people-1st.co.uk
07442956563

Dylan Brady
d.brady@people-1st.co.uk
07549935366

Come down, meet the team and see if People 1st Ormeau Road could be the right next step for you.

People 1st Ormeau Road Open Evening
📍 Belfast South Branch
📅 Monday 27th April
🕠 5.30pm – 8pm

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