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City for working and learning
Thanks to funding from the Belfast Labour Market Partnership, we’ve launched our Gateway to Choices service which aims to support Belfast residents who aren’t currently working, but would like to get a job, or return to work.
Gateway to Choices provides tailored advice and guidance to help you find the right support you need to progress towards employment, education, or training. The service works closely with relevant health service providers, local community organisations and the NI Careers Service (amongst others) to give you specific help to break down the barriers you may be facing – and which may be stopping you finding the right job or achieving your employment goals.
Gateway to Choices is a service that anyone living in Belfast can access, as long as they meet certain requirements.
The service is designed to help people who have been unemployed for six months or more, people who are not yet ready to work and have been referred by a job coach from the Jobs and Benefits Office, people who are of working age, but not receiving benefits and are not currently working, and people who are employed, but want to find a better job, or a job that is more sustainable.
Gateway to Choices will allow you to take the next step towards work by providing easy-to-access, independent, and quality information and help you make informed decisions about how to find the right help you need at the right time.
You can access the service in a number of ways, including through a large number of outreach centres across the city, as well as by freephone, email or our dedicated app.
GEMSNI, who deliver the Gateway to Choices service on our behalf can advise on your closest centre to access help. Use the freephone number or email [email protected] to ask them.
If you have any problems accessing Gateway to Choices, email [email protected].
Funding for Gateway to Choices service has been made available by the Department for Communities through Employability NI.
Get advice to help you access employment and learning support, ongoing access to experienced advisors, one- to-one guidance that meets your needs and information on learning opportunities. Our advisors can help you create a standout CV that opens doors to opportunities. No need to book, just pop in!
The roadshow will provide guidance and a chance to explore opportunities to help you take the next step in your career and personal growth. Come along to a roadshow and meet with employers to learn about live job vacancies, free training programmes to boost your skills, expert CV support, free careers advice and access to a wide range of information, advice and guidance for you.
These sessions are drop in so no need to book. If you need more information contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 028 9033 2313
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 13 June 2025 | 10am to 12 noon | Wolfhill Centre, 148 Ligoniel Road, BT14 8DT |
| Friday 27 June 2025 | 10am to 12 noon | Belfast Central Library, Royal Avenue, BT1 1EA |
Further roadshows are planned for Tigers Bay, Ulster University and West Belfast. The dates and times are to be confirmed.
This is a free drop-in event in 2 Royal Avenue on Wednesday 18 June from 10am to 1pm.
This event is for people thinking about training or getting back in to employment, who may need some help to take the first steps.
You can find out about:
You don't need to book. For more information, contact Gems NI by emailing [email protected] or calling 028 9033 2313.
Watch this 50-second video with Gateway to Choices client, Mohammed.
Watch this 1-minute, 22-second video with Gateway to Choices client, Ali.
Watch this 2-minute, 7-second video with Gateway to Choices client, Annie.
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