Career Reboot Programme

Are you currently doing a valuable caring role, on a career break, unemployed, not in paid work or working up to 16 hours a week and want to re-ignite your career?

It’s time to Press Refresh and open the door to new opportunities.

Grow in confidence, learn new skills, meet other incredible women, discover different career pathways, and receive invaluable tools to re-boot your career and find a job that works for you.

Beginning on Tuesday 11th March, from 10am – 1pm, this programme runs every Tuesday & Thursday (10-2pm) for 5 weeks until Thursday 10th April in Belfast Met, E3 Campus. There will also be two Wednesday session towards the end of the programme. Please refer to the timetable below for more information.

To ensure the programme is right for you scroll down and find out more on the requirements to apply.

Be one of 25 women across Northern Ireland to benefit from 5 weeks of free supportive training, guidance and encouragement.

Enhance your CV
Amplify your communication and presentation skills
Unlock a more confident & bolder you
Perfect interview preparation, practice & performance
Draft a compelling Professional Profile
Uncover strategies to sell yourself
Achieve your OCN Level 2 Award in Employability
Receive a training allowance of up to £15 per half day based on full attendance

View Programme Timetable

The programme includes:

Up to £165 training allowance upon full attendance
Part-time, in-person training with other women over 5 weeks
Group exercises and discussions about skills, values, career pathways and goals
Reflective exercises outside of classroom hours
An opportunity to meet local employers and recruiters whilst developing your CV and interview skills
Networking with other participants and peer groups
An OCN Level 2 Award in Employability

Who is it for?

Women doing a valuable caring role
Women on a career break
Women who are unemployed
Women who are currently working up to 16 hours per week
Women who have not been in paid work for at least 6 months

Eligibility to apply:

Women must be over 18 years of age.
You must be a resident of Northern Ireland.
Eligible to work in Northern Ireland
‘Settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least 3 years;
or is a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
You must work less than 16 hours per week
Must be preparing to or currently looking for employment (either full-time, flexible or part-time).
Desirable - 2 years previous career experience (within any industry).

Apply today!

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The training was interactive and engaging. The course materials used were easy to grasp. I’m glad I decided to join the programme as my life been transformed for the better. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take part.”

Marietta Mwangi, Career Reboot Graduate

“The programme helped me realise that there are so many jobs out there that I can do because my skills transfer and my years of on the job experience are actually my key strengths. I have learned how to decipher job advertisements and understand what the job market looks like and where I fit. The support was superb, down to earth and practical, they gave me back my sense of value and worth, thank you.”

Pamela Hamilton, Career Reboot Graduate

“I can't speak highly enough of the invaluable CV writing and training the programme provided. As a woman looking to excel in the business world, the guidance and support I received were exceptional. The program not only helped me create a stellar CV but also equipped me with the skills and knowledge needed to stand out in a competitive job market. I'm grateful for this empowering experience and the opportunities it has opened up for me in my career journey.”

Abosede Fasasi

“Press Refresh has really boosted my confidence in terms of showing me how much I already have to offer and how to transfer these skills. I was really impressed how much was covered in such a short period of time and it has given me a much clearer direction of how to approach my career change. ”

Gillian McGee

“I would thoroughly recommend the Press Refresh programme to any woman who is feeling a bit stuck or lost and not sure what they have to offer. You will meet some inspiring leaders and connect with a wonderful like-minded network of women. Who knows where it might take you!”

Aisling Bell

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Press Refresh Career Reboot Programme

Career Reboot Programme

Be one of 25 women across Northern Ireland to benefit from 5 weeks of free supportive training, guidance and encouragement.

The programme includes:

Who is it for?

Eligibility to apply:

Career Skills - Programme Content

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The training was interactive and engaging. The course materials used were easy to grasp. I’m glad I decided to join the programme as my life been transformed for the better. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take part.”

Marietta Mwangi, Career Reboot Graduate

Pamela Hamilton, Career Reboot Graduate

Abosede Fasasi

“Press Refresh has really boosted my confidence in terms of showing me how much I already have to offer and how to transfer these skills. I was really impressed how much was covered in such a short period of time and it has given me a much clearer direction of how to approach my career change. ”

Gillian McGee

“I would thoroughly recommend the Press Refresh programme to any woman who is feeling a bit stuck or lost and not sure what they have to offer. You will meet some inspiring leaders and connect with a wonderful like-minded network of women. Who knows where it might take you!”

Aisling Bell

Things to know...

This project is funded and delivered by

Press Refresh Career Reboot Programme

Career Reboot Programme

Be one of 25 women across Northern Ireland to benefit from 5 weeks of free supportive training, guidance and encouragement.

The programme includes:

Who is it for?

Eligibility to apply:

Career Skills - Programme Content

Get excited discovering more about who you are, what you want & who can help.

Begin to shape your signature CV and present yourself with confidence at interview.

Perfect Preparation, Practice & Performance

Get energised about your skills, potential and capacity for confidently moving forward

Get active exploring options, taking bold steps and refining your career plan

“I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The training was interactive and engaging. The course materials used were easy to grasp. I’m glad I decided to join the programme as my life been transformed for the better. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take part.”

Marietta Mwangi, Career Reboot Graduate

Pamela Hamilton, Career Reboot Graduate

Abosede Fasasi

Gillian McGee

“I would thoroughly recommend the Press Refresh programme to any woman who is feeling a bit stuck or lost and not sure what they have to offer. You will meet some inspiring leaders and connect with a wonderful like-minded network of women. Who knows where it might take you!”

Aisling Bell

Things to know...

This project is funded and delivered by

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