General Training, Skills & Business Support

MEA Tourism Training

Any opportunities arising for industry will be communicated to businesses registered on our mailing lists and are based on industry demand. The most recent training to support local product development was for the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Tour Guiding, organised in partnership with Northern Regional College. To be added to our mailing list E: zoe.lindsay@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Useful recorded business training webinars are also available for:

Latest information on current training courses can be found here.

Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme - Help to grow your business

Check out Tourism NI’s upcoming events and training sessions offered through their Tourism Enterprise Development programme here. Many training and industry events have also been made available online.

The focus of the 2023-24 TED Programme is around people, sustainability, operations, digital capability and sales & marketing - Assess, Adapt and Overcome.

Make sure you are onboarded to tourismni.com and signed up to their mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming events.

'MyTourismNI' e-learning platform

Crafted in direct response to industry feedback, the MyTourismNI platform offers tailored learning experiences to elevate expertise, competence, and confidence within the tourism and hospitality sector. With its user-friendly interface and always-on accessibility, it's never been easier to invest in personal or staff development. Best of all, it's completely free! Dive into modules covering vital topics like Sales, Marketing, Digital Sustainability, and Operational Effectiveness today.

Sign up for MyTourismNI by visiting tourismni.com and completing the registration process. Once approved, access this revolutionary E-Learning platform via the website's drop-down menu to start exploring tailored learning modules to suit your business. Full details here.

MEA Economic Development Support

Council currently offers a wide range of business, employment and skills programmes to support the growth of new and existing businesses, develop employment and skills opportunities and secure key infrastructure investment throughout Mid and East Antrim. For current programmes and upcoming events please visit the Council's website or submit an expression of interest at the Mid and East Antrim Business Support Portal. Their main support programmes are as follows:

1. Skills Support

Mid and East Antrim Labour Market Partnership

Mid and East Antrim Labour Market Partnership aims to support more people into meaningful employment.

The Labour Market Partnership (LMP) is a province-wide approach developed by the Department of Communities and aims to address issues with jobs and training by combining resources and delivering a collaborative and flexible approach to employability support. The LMP focuses on improving labour market conditions and addressing issues with employers, training providers, as well as community and voluntary organisations.

MEA Employment Academies

Council offer a range of employment academies designed to enable participants to attain accredited qualifications to ensure career pathway progression and access to local employment opportunities. Opportunities exist on bespoke training programmes which include, Hospitality and Tourism, Transport, Classroom Assistant, Construction, Manufacturing and Forklift.

For any further information on either of the above please contact the team:
E: lmp@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

T: +44 (0) 28 2563 3345

2. Business Support – Start Up & Growth

Business Start & Enterprise Support

Go Succeed is the new go-to source for expert business advice led by Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur just starting out; are looking to grow your business; or are planning to scale up our team of industry experts will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals. Visit Contact Us Today | Go Succeed (go-succeed.com) to register.

ESCALATE Programme

Looking to grow your business and explore new opportunities? Council's specialist business mentoring programme ESCALATE is specifically designed to help you grow your business and achieve your ambitions for the future. You can access FREE support from expert mentors across a range of areas to help you scale and grow your business:

Strategic Growth
Export
Innovation
HR & Staff Development
Financial Management
Sales and Marketing
ICT/E-commerce
Leadership and Management
Customer Experience Management
Business Planning
Digital Marketing
Tendering
Business Operations

Let us help you take your business to the next level! You can register your interest in the programme via the Business Support Portal.

Mid and East Antrim Food and Drink Network

This business network brings together businesses, industry experts, and key stakeholders, providing networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Agri-food businesses have enjoyed practical workshops, best practice visits, mentoring support as well as visits and sessions from key industry experts.

Agri Food and Drink Business Event Series, commencing in July 2023 – bookable online here. Get involved and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge necessary for sustainable growth and success.

To register your interest in the food and drink network E: Mary.oboyle@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Go Succeed Business Webinars

Discover a wide range of upcoming webinars for business owners and entrepreneurs at https://go-succeed.com/events/. Supported by the UK government's Levelling Up Fund, Go Succeed provides accessible advice and support plus tailored events and expert assistance for businesses at all stages, from startup to expansion, with a focus on local and international growth.

Don't miss out! Explore a diverse range of webinars covering essential business topics like finance, staffing, planning, marketing, management and more. Tailored to meet your business needs and aspirations, these valuable resources await your discovery. Check out what's available here.

Other Training Opportunities and Resources