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Skills and employability

Back on Track

Back on Track

Employability and training provider for those aged 16-plus living in the Brandywell and Creggan areas of Derry-Londonderry Read more

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: Creggan, Londonderry

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Extern Works

Extern Works

Extern Works is an award winning training provider to individuals who are homeless, have learning disabilities, poor mental health, prior offending behaviour, refugees or who have been long-term unemployed Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 2 Trench Road, Mallusk, BT36 4TY

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Extern Works Employment Support

Extern Works Employment Support

Our friendly and supportive Employment Support team run job clubs across the Newtownabbey and Belfast areas to equip you with the tools, skills and confidence to find your ideal job. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Ian Dinsmore

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Mini Moving Forward Moving On

Mini Moving Forward Moving On

Mini Moving Forward Moving On offers employment and training opportunities for young people in east Belfast. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2019

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

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Moving Forward, Moving On

Moving Forward, Moving On

Based in Belfast, Extern’s Moving Forward, Moving On project works with young people, aged 16-24, who are not in education, training or employment Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2020

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: Nelson Street, UNIT 5 NELSON TRADE CENTRE, BELFAST, BT15 1BH

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Positive Learning

Positive Learning

Derry based project providing good relations and vocational training to people who find themselves on the margins of society. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: Unit 14 Springtown Industrial Estate, Springtown Road, Londonderry, BT48 OLY

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Third Space

Third Space

Third Space is a new cross-border project for young people affected by mental health issues and long-term unemployment Read more

Published: 5th February, 2019

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 5-7 Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6EA

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  • Young people and families
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    A range of skills sets and roles are required, including reception and cleaning staff, as well as specialist supports such as support workers, healthcare workers, and night staff. All positions are paid roles.

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    How I became a Support Worker at Extern

    From joining the company as a placement student Rebeca Martin-Greenwood has worked her way up to the role of an assistant manager with Extern, enhancing her studies along the way. Here is how she became a Support Worker at Extern.

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Published: 18th December, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Virtual Marathon Month

Virtual Marathon Month

Sign up to our Virtual Marathon Month where you choose how it’s done and how long it takes! Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2020

Updated: 13th January, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

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Extern is a registered charity in Northern Ireland
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