The Future Leaders Graduate Management Programme has been funded through the Department for the Economy’s Skills Intervention Programme and will be delivered by the Further Education Sector. The programme has been created as part of the Government’s response to COVID-19 recovery for the economy.

This 11 week programme will match you with a NI employer and allow you to inject new ideas and thinking into business. You will be paid a £150 per week training allowance and complete a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.

If you are a graduate and are looking to progress your career then Future Leaders Graduate Management Programme is for you! It doesn't matter when you graduated or what your background is, as long as you are a highly motivated individual with career aspirations then we want to hear from you. We will consider those who have graduated with a HND, Foundation Degree or Degree, as long as you are ambitious and interested in a career in Management.

11 week programme

Work placement with reputable employer

Invaluable industry experience

Get a training allowance of £150 per week

Opportunity to secure full-time employment

Increase earning potential

On-site mentoring and support from a professional mentor

Open to all graduates

Gain a Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Virtual learning towards a ILM Level 5 Qualification

Gain a placement with an employer and real-life industry experience

To be eligible for the programme you must:

• Minimum of a degree
• Have the right to work in the EU
• Hold an appropriate Visa

17th January 2022

Applications are closed at present

For further information you can also contact brenda.buchanan@swc.ac.uk

SWC are now recruiting graduates to complete the Digital Marketing Programme as part of the Flexible Skills Fund. The graduate Digital Marketing Skill Up programme will run for 12 weeks, 8 weeks of course delivery followed by a 4 week work placement. You will also receive a £150 per week training allowance.

• Course commencing on - January 2022
• Interviews to be held in December

• 12 week programme, 8 weeks course delivery followed by a 4 week work placement
• This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy
• £150 allowance per week
• Applicants to email CV to brenda.buchanan@swc.ac.uk
• Employers to email registration of interest to brenda.buchanan@swc.ac.uk

The Skill Up Digital Marketing programme will be accessible to all groups, those in employment and those unemployed. Participants will be able to avail of free courses and accredited qualifications, which will improve their skills, benefitting their employment opportunities and enhancing Northern Ireland’s continuously growing and diversifying economy.

To apply you must be;

Over 18 years of age

Eligible to work in Northern Ireland

‘Settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or is a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.

This programme will help increase your employability and earning potential. On successful completion of the course you will enhance your professional development and you will be able to offer a current or potential employer a range of digital marketing skills that will be beneficial to their organisation.

During your course you will learn how to:

Research, plan and execute key elements of a digital marketing strategy from budget, return on investment metrics to competitor analysis

Evaluate the potential risks for a business when using social media for marketing or business promotion

Assess best practice in the integration of online and offline marketing channels to enhance business activities

Study good and bad practice in static and mobile website design from both potential customer and marketing perspectives

Investigate and analyse factors that should be considered when planning a social media campaign

Use and understand digital marketing frameworks, models, and theory

OCN NI level 4 Award Digital Marketing/ Social Media Qualification

Monday to Friday - Include practical classes, lectures, workshops and tutorials

Optional Assignment Drop In Sessions

Over the 12 weeks, you will have the option of drop-in sessions to meet with your tutor(s) to discuss your assignment; presentation and marketing plan

Independent Study

You are expected to dedicate adequate time for independent study for your assignment and presentation outside of class.