Steps to Work - Graduate Acceleration Programme (GAP)

 

The Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) has enhanced the Steps to Work programme to meet the needs of unemployed graduates.

The Graduate Acceleration Programme (GAP) developed by Business in the Community (BITC) in partnership with the DEL, Queen’s University and the University of Ulster, aims to help address the increasing number of graduates who find themselves unemployed as a result of the economic downturn. The programme will  improve their employability skills and help accelerate their job prospects to help them move into work.   

GAP involves a work placement lasting up to 26 weeks, during which graduates also undertake a project or specific piece of work, while studying for one of two specially developed qualifications: the Graduate Certificate in Organisation and Management with Queen’s University Belfast or the Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice with the University of Ulster.

Further information for Employers is available from the Graduate Acceleration Programme website.

Springvale Learning is hosting the Graduate Acceleration programme through Steps to Work in West Belfast. We would be happy to help with any enquiries.

 

Call us on 02890 242362 to speak to a member of our staff team.