Omagh Enterprise Company Is The Local Delivery Agent For The Exploring Enterprise Programme

Do you have a business idea but need help to shape your idea and understand the next step? Do you want to gain an accredited qualification along the way? If this description applies to you then the Exploring Enterprise Programme delivered by Omagh Enterprise Company is ideal for you.

What is the Exploring Enterprise Programme?

The Exploring Enterprise2 Programme is a pre-start programme which will support activities to extend the employment opportunities of unemployed, long-term unemployed and inactive people by helping them to enter, remain and make progress in sustained employment.

We will provide accredited training and development to participants in the Omagh Area. Although the training will cover the aspects of setting up a business participants do not need to have a specific business idea to join; the programme provides an insight into starting a business whilst allowing participants to work towards achieving a qualification.

The key aim being to improve employability of the participants. Mentoring will be provided to participants during which areas such as CV writing, interview skills or indeed business planning can be covered. On successful completion of the CCEA accredited training course participants will be awarded the Level 2 in Understanding Business Enterprise. In addition the programme will guide and assist individuals into and through the mainstream business support options.

Eligibility:

  • Participant must be unemployed/economically inactive
  • Must be over 16
  • Must be able to commit to training

Benefits:

  • Completely FREE
  • Gain a qualification – QCF level 2 in Understanding Business Enterprise (CCEA)
  • Meet new people
  • Gain skills to enter Self-Employment/Employment

The programme involves up to 3 hours Pre-assessment mentoring, 7 module training course and up to 13.5hours post assessment mentoring.

To see upcoming course dates an/or register your interest click here or contact Catherine Quinn on 028 8224 9494 or email at catherine.quinn@omaghenterprise.co.uk.