Programmes commence in February 2024

FREE training programmes to help women returners step back into work confidently

Press Refresh offers free return to work training programmes designed to help you on your journey back to work after a career break.

The programmes are supported by the Department for the Economy NI, delivered in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) and Women in Business (WIB).

You are ready, you can do this and we will help you

IN-PERSON & ONLINE LEARNING

Blended learning with Belfast Metropolitan College, with the aim to introduce a number of in person sessions to encourage participants to connect as well as accessible online learning.

GET WORK READY

Esteem building, resilience training, communications, CV and interview skill support will ensure you are ready to return to work with confidence.

MENTOR SUPPORT

Receive mentor support from amazing women throughout the programmes.

This project is funded and delivered by

Current Programmes

Career Reboot Programme

(5 weeks)

Are you currently doing a valuable caring role, on a career break, unemployed, not in paid work or working less than 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, gain a leadership and management qualification, 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.

Data Analytics Programme

(16 weeks)

Our free, supportive and intensive 16-week training programme has been designed to give women the opportunity to learn new skills, gain qualifications, explore data analytics, build confidence, and enter the Tech sector with support from female role models in Tech.

If you are currently doing a valuable caring role, on a career break, unemployed, not in paid work or working less than 16 hours a week, then this could be the opportunity for you. 

Maybe you have an interest for the Tech sector but previously thought that it’s not for you – Press Refresh allows you to explore the opportunities that exist in the rapidly growing industry and give you confidence, skills, and know-how to advance into the sector.