TALENT KNOWS NO LIMITS Building a Workforce Without Barriers

Join us for an inspiring event dedicated to building inclusive employment pathways, helping employers unlock untapped potential. 

Hosted by Northern Regional College, in partnership with Triangle Progression to Employment Service and Causeway Chamber, this event will spotlight a pilot initiative funded by the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund. 

• Edyth Dunlop from The Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment is an umbrella organisation representing organisations supporting people with disabilities into employment. NIUSE can act as link between contractors and a range of disability employment organisations across Northern Ireland.  
• Una Wilson from The Equality Commission will share Positive Action – Recruiting people with disbilities. 
• Hear from local employers and individuals with disabilities about the positive impact of inclusive hiring.

As an inclusive employer, policymaker, or educator, learn how you can tap into the ‘hidden workforce’ and play a vital role in shaping pre-apprenticeship programmes that support individuals with disabilities — and the businesses that employ them. “This workshop will explore the common concerns and perceived barriers around employing people with disabilities and focus on how we can collaboratively design a pre-apprenticeship programme that supports both employers and participants.” 

Who should attend? 

Employers • Educators • Policymakers • Advocates • Community Partners 

Why attend? 

✔ Explore innovative, inclusive apprenticeship models 
✔ Hear insights from project partners and experts 
✔ Find out how your business can benefit from inclusive recruitment and untapped pool of talent. 
✔ Contribute to building a skilled, diverse, and equitable workforce 

Transport Links/Parking

Translink bus and rail station is located just a 6-minute walk away. Car parking is available at Brook Street with over 200 parking spaces, including additional accessible parking and EV charge points. A drop-off point and accessible parking are situated at the Union Street entrance with further accessible parking and EV charge points behind the building at Brook Street.

Let’s unlock potential together. Let’s build a workforce without barriers. 

Project Summary – Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund 

Northern Regional College, in collaboration with Triangle Progression to Employment Service and Causeway Chamber, has been successful under the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund to improve access and participation in apprenticeships for individuals with disabilities in Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to address systemic and societal barriers—including low employer awareness, lack of flexible pathways, and limited support structures—that hinder disabled individuals from engaging in apprenticeship opportunities.