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European Social Fund Projects for young people

As part of the European Social Fund (ESF), the following projects are available for people aged 16 to 24 who are not in any form of education, employment or training (NEET). If you do not qualify for any of these projects, you may still qualify for one of the other ESF projects available.

Project Aimed at Based in
Ashton Community Trust  Young people aged 16 - 24 who are unemployed or economically inactive
  • North Belfast
Active Communities Network  Young people aged 16 - 24 who are unemployed or economically inactive
  • North Belfast
21 Training  To engage 16-24 year olds with education, training and employment, using the creative arts as a vehicle to make positive changes for a more secure future.
  • Londonderry
DFPF Ltd - People 1st  To support participants to access employment or education and training progression options.
  • Belfast City Council
  • Lisburn  and Castlereagh City Council
Extern Works  Medium to high risk offenders - current and non current; medium to high risk offenders on probationary license; medium health offenders in secure units; homeless individuals; refugees; black and minority ethnic women (including those within the criminal justice system) and individuals with learning disabilities and difficulties.
  • Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
  • Belfast City Council
GEMS NI  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Across Northern Ireland
Include Youth  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Across Northern Ireland
SEEDs 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Derry City and Strabane District Council 
UP FOR WORK  All people of working age, both unemployed and economically inactive
  • Mid Ulster District Council
College Connect  Assisting young people aged 16-24 integrate into the labour market delivering a mentor led programme which supports their development
  • Across Northern Ireland
JobWorks+  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Belfast City Council
YouthStart  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Belfast City Council 
Switch Onto Employment  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET) Belfast City Council area
Quest  Young male offenders aged 16-24 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Launch Pad – STEM, Youth Work and Personal Development  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET)
  • Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
  • Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
  • Derry City and Strabane District Council
  • Mid and East Antrim Borough Council 
  • Mid Ulster District Council Areas.
Journey to success  16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET) 
  • Across Northern Ireland
PASS  Young women 16-24 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) 
  • Across Northern Ireland
Get Connected 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET) 
  • Belfast City Council Area 
GET SET for Work  16-24 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) 
  • Across  Northern Ireland
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