Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:
- 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
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- 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.
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- 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
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You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/.
