Women Breaking Barriers.

Women Breaking Barriers NI aims to engage women in training and skills development through an employment support programme that includes intensive wrap-around support and programmes with proven benefits in improving wellbeing.

 

What skills are covered?

Training includes the GOALS motivational programme, World Host Customer Service and a bespoke Health and Social Care programme. Participants can take part in a variety of workshops, talks, site visits, tailored to their needs. Afterwards they will be supported to progress onto further training or employment. The project takes into account the particular barriers that women face in gaining and retaining employment, led by recognised established experts in the women’s sector.

Register Interest

Admission requirements

Eligible participants are individuals who identify as women, are not in paid work, and are based anywhere in Northern Ireland. This may include, but is not limited to, mothers with young children, women with disabilities, refugees, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women, and those seeking a career change or returning to the workforce.

  • Our focus will remove the barriers for rural women, to create equal opportunities and enable them to become agents of change within their communities.

    – Louise Coyle NIRWN

  • Women's Centres are best placed to address the barriers women face, collaboratively we will increase Women's economic power.

    – Karen Sweeney

  • Education is a fundamental right, and by investing in women's education, we are promoting gender equality.

    Helen Crickard RTA

  • With this project, we are dedicated to providing women with equal access to quality education, enabling them to acquire knowledge and skills that can help them succeed in various spheres of life.

    Anne Mc Vicker WRDA

Make It

Women Breaking Barriers will  transform lives to create a better future for all. Together, we can make a meaningful difference through women's education.

  • Complete the expression of interest form - Let us know why you are interested in the programme

  • Providing you are eligible, you will be invited to take part in training that suits your needs.

  • We will keep in contact with other opportunities .