| USEL's Delivery of the Pathways Programme Extends Across the Province |
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USEL are pleased to announce the extension to their current Pathways Work Preparation Programme delivery. The extension was awarded by DAS (The Department for Employment and Learning's Disablement Advisory Service) in October 2006. New delivery areas are Enniskillen and Newry, adding to USEL’s current Pathways portfolio of Magherafelt, Ballymoney and Lurgan, in addition to delivery of the Work Preparation Programme within the Targeting Initiative areas of West Belfast and Greater Shankill.
Pathway's/Work Preparation Programmes are open to individuals within each of the above local areas who are disabled and/or have a health related condition. USEL works in partnership with Triangle Housing Association to deliver the programme in each area. Strong partnerships have also been established with the Jobs and Benefits Offices, whose Pathways Personal Advisors refer suitable clients onto Pathways.
The Work Preparation Programme in Belfast has been delivered as a DAS pilot programme since October 2005 and the newer Pathway Work Preparation Programme has also been gathering momentum in recent months and now works with almost 50 clients in the three current Pathways areas. Each locally delivered programme lasts for 12 weeks, and includes work preparation training in a group setting followed by the opportunity to take part in a work experience placement within an industry/sector agreed with the individual participant.
USEL expect to commence delivery of Pathways in Enniskillen and Newry by the end of November 2006. For further information, please contact Gwen Mills on 90 356600 or email gmills@usel.co.uk.
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