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Our Work

Based in Donegall Street, Belfast we offer vocational training in Hairdressing, Hospitality and Catering.

We deliver qualifications through the Skills for Life & Work programme, as well as the ApprenticeshipsNI Programme. We also have private training available upon request which is perfect for business owners and managers looking for an effective way to up-skill and build their workforce.

Each of our educators have a vast array of experience in their vocational field, and they work hard to pass this knowledge on to our students. This is backed up with a dedicated team of administrative staff who are committed to supporting and helping our students grow.

At Skilled NI take pride in the high level of pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunities and development we offer. With our Hair Skills Salon, Chef Skills kitchen facilities, industry visits and our training rooms equipped with the latest technology, each our students can take advantage of all opportunities available to them.

What’s more? We also have great relationships with some of NI’s leading businesses - perfect for offering our students a great opportunity to learn on the job and get experience working alongside the experts.

Skilled NI Front Sign in morning sunlight

What we can offer:

Skills for Life & Work.

Skills for Life & Work is all about giving you the tools and the confidence to find work. It focuses on the extra learning you may need.

It’s designed for young people aged 16 – 17 (up to 24 years for those requiring additional support).

Alternatively, if you reach age 18 after 1 July and before first Monday in September, you will be allowed to join Skills for Life & Work programme, providing you start during the first week of September immediately after your 18th birthday.

Apprencticeships NI.

The Apprenticeships NI programme offers training, across a wide range of apprenticeships, to people aged 16 and over. Terms and conditions apply if you are 25 years and over so make sure to reach out and enquire about your circumstances.

As an apprentice you will be a new or existing employee, in a Northern Ireland-based company, working with experienced staff to learn and develop your skills.

An apprentice also receives ‘off-the-job’ training, usually on a day-release basis with a training supplier, to work towards achieving vocational qualifications and Essential Skills qualifications (reading, writing, maths and computers).