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Clanrye Group Programmes

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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 

 

  1. 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 

 

  1. 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/. 

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 12 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 12th March, 9.30-3.30pm in Armagh City Hotel

A poster from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is shown as Thursday 12 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge saying ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon is on the right. RSVP contact details for Mark Irwin are listed at the bottom, along with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust logos

A poster from the Southern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is shown as Thursday 12 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge saying ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon is on the right. RSVP contact details for Mark Irwin are listed at the bottom, along with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust logos

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster explains that the day will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, along with presentations and information on health, education and family support. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café-style stall, a market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The event date is displayed as Thursday 12 March, from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge reading ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon sits on the right. At the bottom are logos for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster explains that the day will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, along with presentations and information on health, education and family support. Three illustrated stalls appear in the centre: a café-style stall, a market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The event date is displayed as Thursday 12 March, from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge reading ‘Join Us!’ appears on the left, and a coffee cup icon sits on the right. At the bottom are logos for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 19 March 2026

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Thursday 19th March, 9.30-3.30pm in La Mon Hotel & Country Club

 

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 25 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Wednesday 25th March, 9.30-3.30pm in The Braid Centre, Ballymena.

 

A “Save the Date” poster from Northern Health & Social Care Trust for an event titled “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated market‑style stalls appear in the centre. The event takes place on Wednesday 25 March from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Braid Centre, Bridge Street, Ballymena. A badge-shaped graphic reads “Join Us!” and a steaming coffee cup illustration appears on the right. Text at the bottom invites stallholder registrations and provides RSVP contact details for Ciara O’Kane. Logos for Northern Health and Social Care Trust and its social media icons appear along the bottom

A “Save the Date” poster from Northern Health & Social Care Trust for an event titled “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The poster states that the day will include stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated market‑style stalls appear in the centre. The event takes place on Wednesday 25 March from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Braid Centre, Bridge Street, Ballymena. A badge-shaped graphic reads “Join Us!” and a steaming coffee cup illustration appears on the right. Text at the bottom invites stallholder registrations and provides RSVP contact details for Ciara O’Kane. Logos for Northern Health and Social Care Trust and its social media icons appear along the bottom

A colourful invitation poster titled “You Are Invited” for an event called “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.” The poster states that the event will include stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education, and family support. Three illustrated market‑style stalls appear in the centre. The event takes place on Wednesday 25 March from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Braid Arts Centre, Bridge Street, Ballymena. A badge graphic reads “Join Us!” and a small illustration of a steaming coffee cup is shown on the right. Text notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided and that all are welcome with no need for parents, carers, or professionals to pre‑register. Logos for the Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom

A colourful invitation poster titled “You Are Invited” for an event called “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.” The poster states that the event will include stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education, and family support. Three illustrated market‑style stalls appear in the centre. The event takes place on Wednesday 25 March from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Braid Arts Centre, Bridge Street, Ballymena. A badge graphic reads “Join Us!” and a small illustration of a steaming coffee cup is shown on the right. Text notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided and that all are welcome with no need for parents, carers, or professionals to pre‑register. Logos for the Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 23 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Monday 23rd March, 9.30-3.30pm in Belfast Castle.

A colourful invitation poster titled “You Are Invited” for an event called “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.” The poster says the event will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education, and family support. At the bottom, illustrations of three stalls are shown. The event takes place on Monday 23 March, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Belfast Castle on Antrim Road. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A badge-shaped graphic says “Join Us!” and a small coffee cup illustration appears on the right. Text at the bottom states that all are welcome, and parents, carers, and professionals do not need to pre-register. Logos for Stronger Together and the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.

A colourful invitation poster titled “You Are Invited” for an event called “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.” The poster says the event will feature stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education, and family support. At the bottom, illustrations of three stalls are shown. The event takes place on Monday 23 March, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Belfast Castle on Antrim Road. It notes that a light lunch and refreshments are provided. A badge-shaped graphic says “Join Us!” and a small coffee cup illustration appears on the right. Text at the bottom states that all are welcome, and parents, carers, and professionals do not need to pre-register. Logos for Stronger Together and the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.

A “Save the Date” poster from Belfast Health & Social Care Trust for an event titled “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The poster announces that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. The date is Monday 23 March, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Belfast Castle, Antrim Road. Illustrations of three market‑style stalls appear near the centre. A badge-shaped graphic reads “Join Us!” and a QR code appears on the right. Text at the bottom invites organisations to register as stallholders and provides contact details for Aimee Cunningham. Logos for Stronger Together and Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are displayed at the bottom

A “Save the Date” poster from Belfast Health & Social Care Trust for an event titled “Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The poster announces that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. The date is Monday 23 March, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Belfast Castle, Antrim Road. Illustrations of three market‑style stalls appear near the centre. A badge-shaped graphic reads “Join Us!” and a QR code appears on the right. Text at the bottom invites organisations to register as stallholders and provides contact details for Aimee Cunningham. Logos for Stronger Together and Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are displayed at the bottom