We update on training opportunities, webinars and tutorials for tourism businesses, within our tourism ezine.
Training Opportunities and Resources
Go Succeed (search by your council area or by Go Succeed)
University of Ulster Business School
Tourism NI Learning Opportunities
MyTourismNI is a dedicated innovative E-Learning platform specially developed to support the NI Tourism Industry to build expertise, knowledge, competence and confidence.
Tourism NI Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme
Northern Regional College Business Programmes
NRC offer courses as part of DFE Skills Focus, funded by the Department for the Economy, companies (including Social Enterprises) and sole traders may qualify for 90% funding to support the cost of some training. To be eligible for funding a company must be based in Northern Ireland, have 250 or less employees and want to develop staff or their own qualifications, as a business owner, at level 2 and above.
For further information contact:
Gabrielle Quinn Business Engagement Officer Coleraine Campus
Tel: 028 7044 1350 Email: gabrielle.quinn@nrc.ac.uk
The Personal Learning Account Fund.
Applications are open for Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership’s Personal Learning Account Fund.
The fund, which can provide up to £500 towards accredited or industry recognised training, is available to all residents throughout Causeway Coast and Glens Borough aged sixteen plus, with a right to work in the UK.
To be eligible for this funding you must:
Be aged 16 plus
Be resident in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
Be eligible to work in the UK
The fund is now open, with a straightforward application process, however if you do require assistance the Labour Market Partnership team are happy to help. The key thing to demonstrate in your application is how this funding will improve your employment opportunities. Applications to the fund will be assessed regularly to ensure a quick turnaround. Applicants are recommended to read the guidance notes before applying.
The call for applications will close at 10am on the 31st January 2025.
All training, assessment and accreditation must commence by 28th February 2025 and be completed by 30th of June 2025.
For more information contact the LMP team by telephoning 028 7034 7034 or emailing LMP@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Have you been unable to source a specific training course for your business? Please let us know and we may be able to signpost you to industry partners who can help. Contact engagement@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk