Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:

1. Standard Programme (2–3 Years)

This programme is designed for young people aged 16–17, or up to 22 years old if they have a recognised learning difficulty or disability, and up to 25 if they are care experienced. We have expanded the range of occupational areas available, which now include:

• Construction (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
• Catering & Hospitality (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
• Retail & Customer Service (Slieve Gullion and Lurgan)
• Horticulture (Slieve Gullion)
• IT Technician (Banbridge)
• ICT (Lurgan)
• Business Administration (Armagh and Banbridge)
• Warehousing (Newry, Armagh and Banbridge)

In addition to vocational training, the curriculum includes:

• Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills)
• Personal Development and Employability

Participants will also gain work experience with local businesses, tailored to individual needs to ensure a positive and educational experience.

The timetable incorporates weekly workshops and activities focused on mental well-being, resilience, and employability through interactive sessions, external courses, and community projects.

Subject to Department approval, trainees may avail of taxi transport for training or work placements. 

Attendance is:

• 9am to 3.30pm – 3 days per week for the first 26 weeks (or 4 days if on placement)
• 9am to 3.30pm – 4 days per week after 26 weeks

Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work Flyer 

2. Youth Academy Programme (Fast-Track)

This is an accelerated version of the standard programme, designed to be completed within one year. While all terms and conditions remain the same, this option offers one vocational qualification:

• General Occupational Area

Alongside this, participants complete Essential Skills, Personal Development, and Employability modules.

We currently have groups based at:

• SRC Model Campus, Newry
• SRC Lurgan Campus

Depending on demand, we may expand to Armagh and Banbridge.

Clanrye Group Youth Academy Flyer 

3. Apprenticeships NI

ApprenticeshipsNI allows individuals to gain a recognised qualification while working and earning. Participants develop practical skills with an employer while completing a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in their chosen industry.

We offer Apprenticeships in the below vocational areas:

• Warehousing & Storage
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Horticulture

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/.