history
For more than 25 years Job Directions has supported individuals seeking employment, we strive to provide the right support to each individual, we adapt what we do to what their needs are.
Our funders have changed, the names of the programmes we offer have changed, the economic environment in which we operate has changed the constant has always ne been Job Directions focuses on the individual and finding the right pathway forward for them.
Programmes for individuals who are Unemployed, Economically Inactive Or Under Employed
Programmes for individuals with Health Conditions and people with a disability
Take a look at our timeline to see what we've done, who we've partnered with & what we've achieved ...
Lemis Northwest
2015 - 2023
Designed by Job Directions and Derry Youth and Community Workshop
Funded by the European Social Fund and the Department for the Economy
Supporting the unemployed and economically inactive in the DCSDC area, using a partnership approach to ensure residents of the whole district received the same quality service
58% of customer moved into employment, out performing the Northern ireland target by 18%
Wee Job
2018 - 2023
Designed by Job Direction
Funded by the European Social Fund, the Department for the Economy and Derry Strabane District Council
Supporting people with long term health conditions and disabilities to secure employment and progress their education or training
34% of customers moved into employment, out performing the Northern Ireland target by 16%
TEAM
2015 - 2018
Designed by and funded by Job Directions
Supporting young people still in education to secure employment alongside their studies
52% of those who registered on TEAM secured a job as a result of their participation
SEEDs
2018-2023
Designed by Job Directions.
Funded by the European Social Fund and the Department for the Economy
Delivered in partnership with Derry Youth and Community Workshop SEEDS supported young people who were not employed or in education or completing training
78% of customer obtained a positive outcome form their participation, 39% obtaining employment and 39% progressing to further education or training
Able For Work
2011 - 2015
Designed by Job Direction
Funded by the European Social Fund and the Department for the Economy
Supporting people with a long term health condition or disability to secure employment that matched their needs
28%of customers obtained a job via Able for Work, the programme out performed the Northern Ireland target by 10%
Steps 2 Work
2008 - 2015
Funded by the Department for Employment and Learnings. Northern Ireland wide programme.
34% of customers obtained employment via the programme, 2% above the Northern Ireland target
Direct 2 Work
2013 - 2015
Designed by Job Directions
Funded by the Department for Employment & Learnings
Job Directions best performing programmes ever with 77% f customer obtaining employment via Direct to Work
Doorstep Job Directions
2013 - 2015
Designed by Job Directions
Funded by the European Social Fund & The Department for Employment and Learning
73% of customers obtained a positive outcome, 32% went directly into employment and 41% went into further training or employment programmes
Jobs 1st
2007 - 2015
Funded by the Department for Employment and Learning
38% of customers had a positive outcome progressing to employment, education or training
New Deal For Disabled People
2007 - 2011
Implemented by Job Directions in the Strabane area as a partner of Network Personnel
Funded by the Department for Employment & Learning.
56% of customers progressed into employment
Work Preparation Programme
2008 - 2011
Funded by the Department for Employment & Learning.
Supporting people claiming health related benefits to return to work or work alongside receiving benefits
52% of customers progressed to a work placement
31% progressed from the work placement to paid employment
Progress 2 Work
2006 - 2011
A Northern Ireland wide programme funded by the Department for Employment and Learning
Support individuals with addictions, criminal records and those classified as homeless, Job Directions achieved positive otuc0mes for 28% of all customers
New Deal
1990 - 2008
Funded Department for Employment and Learning as a compulsory programme for those on Jobseekers Allowance
159 Job Directions customers progressed into employment, making us the most successful providers among 17 partners in the Strabane area
Able 2 Work
2007 - 2008
Designed by Job Direction
Funded by the Strabane Local Strategy Partnership
Supporting people on health related benefits to engage in employment that matched their capacity to work
41% of customers obtained employment via their participation on Able 2 Work
Temporary Employment Programme
2003 - 2006
Funded Department for Employment and Learning
Job Assist Centre
2003 - 2007
Funded Department for Employment and Learning
Worktrack
2003 - 2007
Funded Department for Employment and Learning
Community Work Programme
1995 - 2000
Funded by the Training & Employment Agency
