Skills Connect provides person-centred support to empower individuals with disability, autism or brain injury. The programme aims to overcome barriers to employment through skills-based training, attainment of accredited vocational qualifications, and the development of meaningful career pathways.

Skills Connect is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

https://www.seupb.eu/

The programme is delivered by Cedar in partnership with the NOW Group, OCN NI, Ulster University and the Dundalk Institute of Technology

Start your pathway to employment.

Skills Connect supports people with additional needs, such as physical disability, brain injury and autism. If you live in Counties Antrim, Down and Armagh in NI or in Counties Monaghan, Cavan and Louth, get in contact with us today:

[email protected] 

Are you aged 16+ and interested in gaining accredited qualifications? Are you looking to get real life skills through our training Academies in 3 key job sectors?

Green Economy I Health and Social Care I Tourism and Hospitality 

What we offer:

  • Retain or upskill with flexible, accredited programmes.
  • Access supportive learning through our Training Academies.
  • Build Confidence to work in high-demand job sectors.
  • Wraparound support tailored to diverse learning needs.

The Training Academies are for those aged 16+, looking to start a career or re-enter the workforce and are living in Counties Antrim, Down and Armagh in NI or in Counties Monaghan, Cavan and Louth.