Growth | Resilience | Opportunities | Work

The GROW Programme is a FREE* initiative, designed to support economically inactive individuals across Mid Ulster and beyond.
Led by Network Personnel, in partnership with Workspace Enterprises, GROW is here to help you take small, manageable steps towards improving your health, wellbeing, skills and employment prospects — at a pace that works for you.

What GROW Offers:

Tailored, person-centred support that can help you:

• Boost your confidence and motivation
• Improve your health and wellbeing
• Gain new skills and qualifications
• Move closer to employment or self-employment
• Build connections and a sense of purpose

This holistic approach is designed especially for:

• People aged 50+
• People with disabilities or those with health conditions
• Women
• Ethnic minorities
• Young people not in education, employment or training
• Individuals with multiple and complex needs

How It Works:

• You’ll be supported by an experienced, qualified team offering:
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• One-to-one mentoring
• Group work & workshops
• Signposting to specialist services

Employability Support

• CV and application writing
• Job search & interview prep
• Digital skills and essential skills training
• Accredited & non-accredited qualifications
• Support accessing further education/training
• Volunteering and work placements
• Engagement with local employers

Thinking of Starting a Business?

GROW also provides intensive self-employment support if you’re interested in exploring entrepreneurship.

Areas We Cover:

GROW is available in Mid Ulster with limited outreach the following council areas:

• Antrim & Newtownabbey
• Causeway Coast & Glens
• Derry & Strabane
• Mid & East Antrim

Want to Get Involved?

Call: 028 7963 1032
Email: referral@networkpersonnel.org.uk

*eligibility criteria applies

Let GROW help you take the next step — one small, manageable step at a time.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Local Growth Fund