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If you are aged 16 to 24, unemployed and finding it hard to get a job, the JobStart Scheme offers paid job opportunities to help you improve your employment skills, your potential to get a permanent job or to move into further education or training.
The JobStart Scheme helps young people from the ages of 16 to 24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment get into the job market by offering six-month job opportunities with a range of employers across all job sectors in Northern Ireland.
By taking part in the JobStart scheme you will:
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develop your employment skills
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get a six or nine-month paid job opportunity
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enhance your CV and future job prospects
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increase your confidence
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learn important work skills like teamwork and problem-solving and communication skills
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By the end of your opportunity, you may:
Go into further Education
Be offered a permanent job
Have the skills & experience to find another job
To be eligible to apply for the JobStart Scheme, you must:
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be aged 16-24 years old
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be at risk of long-term unemployment or struggling to get employment
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be currently unemployed
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have a National Insurance number and the right to work in Northern Ireland
For further information on how to access this programme
Call 028 9035 6600 or email info@usel.co.uk
USEL, 182-188 Cambrai Street, Belfast BT13 3JH
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