Community Connections - Connecting Communities across Belfast with Employability and Enterprise Opportunities

We are delighted to invite organisations, groups and community representatives from across Belfast's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to join us at one of our Community Connections events taking place across the city from 14 to 18 September.

Whether you are already familiar with Belfast City Council's Employability and Skills services and/or Enterprise and Business Growth services or are interested in learning more about the support available, these events provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate and explore how we can work together to support local people and communities.

Held within community venues across Belfast, these sessions will bring organisations together in a welcoming and informal setting to build relationships, share experiences, identify local priorities and strengthen connections between services available across the city.

Why attend?

These events are designed for organisations that support people, communities and neighbourhoods across Belfast. By attending, you will have the opportunity to:

Network with organisations and community groups from your area and across the city.
Reconnect with existing partners and develop new relationships
Learn more about Belfast City Council's Employability & Skills Provider Network and the benefits of getting involved.
Discover the range of employability, skills and enterprise support available through Belfast City Council and how these services can benefit the people and communities you support.
Share your knowledge, experiences and local insights to help identify current priorities, challenges and opportunities within your area.
Explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership working to deliver positive outcomes for local residents.

Event details

West Belfast - Monday 14 September [10.00am - 12.30pm], St Comgall's, Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AQ
North Belfast - Tuesday 15 September [10.00am - 12.30pm], Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast BT14 6EG
Greater Shankill - Wednesday 16 September [10.00am - 12.30pm], Spectrum Centre, 331 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 3AB
South Belfast - Wednesday 16 September [2.00pm - 4.30pm], Agape Centre, 236-266 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GF
East Belfast - Friday 18 September [10.00am - 12.30pm], Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1AF

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