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  • European Social Fund (ESF) case studies 2021

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    • European Social Fund (ESF) case studies
    ESF case studies provide readers with the opportunity to hear from people who have been supported by ESF funded projects.  The participants explain how the training and support they received has helped them to overcome their own personal barriers and enabled them to enhance and extend their employment opportunities. 

    The case studies fall into four categories:

    Unemployed and Economically Inactive

    These case studies focus on people who were out of work or unavailable for work. Projects which receive ESF funding in this category aim to enhance and extend access to employment for people who are unemployed or economically inactive.

    • 2021 ESF case study - NIACRO - Working Well
    • 2021 ESF case study - NIACRO - Working Well 2
    • 2021 ESF case study - NIACRO - Working Well 3
    • 2021 ESF case study - NIACRO - Working Well 4
    • 2021 ESF case study - NIACRO - Working Well 5
    • 2021 ESF case study - First Steps Women’s Centre
    • 2021 ESF case study - Workforce Training Services - Path 2 Employment

    Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)

    These case studies focus on people aged 16 to 24 who are not in any form of education, employment or training. Projects funded in this category aim to support the integration of these young people into the labour market.

    • 2021 ESF case study - Include Youth - Give and Take
    • 2021 ESF case study - Include Youth - Give and Take 2
    • 2021 ESF case study - Active Communities Network 1
    • 2021 ESF case study - Active Communities Network 2
    • 2021 ESF case study - Active Communities Network 3
    • 2021 ESF case study - Workforce Training Services

    Individuals with a Disability

    These case studies focus on people with disabilities who are out of work or are unavailable for work. The ESF funded projects provide support to those with a diverse range of disabilities and aim to help participants overcome barriers to employment.

    • 2021 ESF case study - Cedar Foundation - Inclusion Works
    • 2021 ESF case study - Derry Youth and Community Workshop - Learning North West (Engage)
    • 2021 ESF case study - Mencap NI

    Community Family Support Programme (CFSP)

    These case studies focus on families receiving Community Family Support and have a member who is aged 16 or over and who is not in education, employment or training (NEET). The ESF funded projects support these people as they make life changing decisions to improve their everyday lives.

    • 2021 ESF case study - People 1st - Community Family Support Programme
    • 2021 ESF case study - People 1st - Community Family Support Programme 2
    • 2021 ESF case study - Customized Training Services - Community Family Support Programme
    • 2021 ESF case study - Customized Training Services - Community Family Support Programme 2

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    Most recent publications

    • People 1st - Community Family Support Programme - ESF case study - Spanish translation

      Published 9 September 2021
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