Programmes

PROGRAMMES

Aged 16-17
SKILLS FOR LIFE AND WORK
Our flagship vocational training programme for post-GCSE school leavers, to gain an NVQ at Level 1 or...
Open to all
ApprenticeshipsNI
Our flagship work-based training programme, allowing participants to work, get paid and gain an NVQ at Level...
Open to all
QUALIFICATIONS/ NVQS
Our full range of NVQ qualifications across 10 sectors, with options from Level 1 through to Level...
Open to all
SHORT BUSINESS COURSES
A range of short business courses and further professional development courses for career advancement.
Specific Criteria
ACADEMIES
A range of employment and up-skilling academies, developed in partnership with local councils across Northern Ireland.
Unemployed
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (R.O.I.) Programmes
Further information about our range of employment services across our network of Donegal Offices
Unemployed
WORK IT OUT
A specialised programme to help the unemployed gain a Maths essential skills qualification at Level 1 or...
Specific Criteria
MIGRANT ACCESS PROGRAMME
A specialised programme to help the migrant community across Northern Ireland with english classes and employment support.

Why choose People 1st?

Our friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team are ready to help you explore our suite of programmes and qualifications.  

Whatever your circumstances, we can advise you on the best training and employability initiatives available.

We put people first; it’s in our name. Come see how we can help you and together let’s realise your ambition.

Hear what people say about us

Programmes

“I completed my Level 2 with People 1st and have now returned to do my Level 3 in Hospitality and Supervision. My mentor Peter made the sessions easy and enjoyable. Having the option to do remote learning is extremely helpful as I’m a mum. I feel like my knowledge is continuously progressing. I highly recommend this course- I am learning whilst I’m earning and progressing my career in hospitality.
Riona Harkin- Level 3 Professional Cookery Apprentice, Derry

Programmes

I am nearly finished my Hairdressing course at People 1st, where all the staff have been amazing and very understanding in anything I may struggle with.  At first I had no idea what I wanted to do with my future but now I definitely want to become a Hairdresser. I am hopefully moving on to an Apprenticeship through my work placement where I will be able to learn a lot more about Hairdressing. “
Sarah Doran, Skills for Life and Work
Hairdressing Student, Lurgan

Programmes

““People 1st have helped us build, strengthen and retain skilled workers. They have delivered various levels of professional qualifications in management and leadership to help develop and empower our staff, which ultimately led to greater efficiencies and a higher level of job satisfaction. The delivery of content and collaborative nature/support for our staff while completing the courses was exceptional ”
Alan Mc Connell
Prestige Underwriting