WomenBreakingBarriersNI

Training and education for women in Northern Ireland wishing to expand their horizons and opportunities.

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Ready to explore self employment and turn your ideas into income?

Rural to Revenue is a free 5 week programme supporting rural women in Mid Ulster who are considering self employment as a new career path. Through practical workshops, hands on learning, and expert guidance, you will build confidence, develop business skills, and discover new opportunities.

Topics include:
• Branding & Marketing
• Smartphone Photography for Business
• Local Enterprise Centre Information Session

Starts Wednesday 3rd June
Location: NIRWN, 20 Sandholes Rd, Cookstown

Eligibility applies. Women must be economically inactive to take part.
To book your place or check eligibility, contact Leon on 07546 385796.
#RuralToRevenue #SelfEmployment #MidUlster #WomenBreakingBarriers

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

The voluntary & community sector in NI has taken hit after hit recently, but there are still absolutely brilliant organisations hiring for genuinely impactful roles.
This week we’re sharing two Belfast-based opportunities from @ForwardSouthPB via CommunityNI:
• Roma Support Hub Coordinator | £35k FTE (pro rata)
• Head of Operations, Governance & Finance | approx. £44k+
Full specs & application details on https://t.co/zKLAs0TwVL
@nirwnnews @ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @WSN_NI @UKgovcomms
#WomenBreakingBarriers #WBBNI #SharingOpportunities #VoluntarySector #CommunitySector

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

#Greatopportunityalert Great flexible (up to 22.5 hrs) finance/admin role with Women’s Support Network @WSN_NI, supporting budgets, payments & key admin functions in a brilliant NI charity. Deadline next Wednesday, don’t miss out! Apply here: https://t.co/MAs19hTLcs #SharingOpportunities

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

We know a good opportunity when we see one…Do you have experience working with children? Ballybeen Women’s Centre is hiring an Early Years Officer (35 hrs, Mon–Fri, £23,132).⏰ Closes 6 May, 1pm Head to https://t.co/zKLAs0TwVL for full details and how to apply.Know someone who might be a great fit? Pass it on!

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Week 2 of Print & Prosper in Strabane was another great success! 🎉
Participants explored block, lino, stencil & eco-printing while building design and business skills including product development, pricing, quality control & branding.
Beautiful creations already emerging! ✨
@UKGovOfficial @ReclaimAgenda @nirwnnews @WSN_NI @WRDA_team
#womensupportnetwork #WomenBreakingBarriers #PrintAndProsper #Strabane #NICantwait

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Rally time! We are fully backing tomorrow’s Day of Action at Guildhall Square, Derry. 🚨A 64% cut to programmes tackling economic inactivity puts local services, 11,000 people & 400+ jobs at risk. #Standwithus #Bringafriend.🗓 Thurs 5 March | 1–2PM.
#NICantWait @NI@NICVA @nirwnnews @ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @WRDA_team @UKgovcomms

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

✨ We’ve just wrapped up our Find Your Spark : Build Confidence for Retail Roles with M&S series in Cookstown! 🌟 CV tips, interview prep & how to be your own “shop window” with the brilliant Colette Leeson Coaching. Next stops: Newry 16–17 Feb & Derry/L’derry 24 Feb + 3 Mar.
Register today : Leon 075463385796 | Jacqui 07706239724 @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @ReclaimAgenda @WRDA_team @UKgovcomms

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

We think a lot of our followers will be interested in this event happening tomorrow in 2 Royal Avenue👋 Worth calling in if you’re exploring new job opportunities!

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

We’re delighted to launch Confidence Through Creativity, a FREE 4-week creative confidence course for women in Strabane.
-Thurs 10am–1pm | March 5–26, 2026
- Grassroots Community Partnership
- No experience needed
- Refreshments, childcare & travel/care support available
🔗 Register interest: https://t.co/yUwu5Prd2w
Already with WBB?
Call Jacqui on 077 0623 9724.
Creativity and confidence start here!

@ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @UKgovcomms @nirwnnews @WRDA_team
#ConfidenceThroughCreativity #WomenBreakingBarriersNI

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

🚨 Few spaces left 🚨
Create to Connect with Bethy at The Warehouse, Newtownards 💫
A welcoming creative workshop exploring line drawing, confidence and connection. No experience needed and lunch provided.
🗓 Please note a change to the original dates. Short mid term break, sessions resume 19th and 26th Feb.
@ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @UKgovcomms @nirwnnews @WRDA_team

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Real change happens when support meets lived experience. Our latest evaluation shows our community-led programmes work, supporting women to overcome long-standing barriers and move forward with confidence.
In Northern Ireland, these barriers still disproportionately affect women’s access to work and education.
Yet another reason why #NICantWait.
🔗 https://t.co/zouZHuKjWi
More on the campaign: https://t.co/XQAizygoMZ
@NICVA @nirwnnews @ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @WRDA_team @UKgovcomms

[NIRWN @nirwnnews]

Very welcome statement from @niexecutive now we need urgent follow through actions to avoid job losses and significant (64%) cut to delivery.
#NICantWait
@BarriersNi
@WSN_NI

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

If you haven’t already heard, the @NICVA #NIcantWait campaign is in full swing. Here's Traitors superstar Rachel Duffy showing her support at Stormont yesterday 🎉
We were there too, standing with the sector against a 64% funding cut that puts vital services & thousands of people at risk.@ReclaimAgenda @nirwnnews @WSN_NI @UKgovcomms
Northern Ireland deserves better. We need action! More info: https://t.co/rpKOJUhQuV
📸 Press Eye / Kelvin Boyes

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

✨ New Free programme for women Alert! ✨
Boost confidence + employability with Find Your Spark . Enjoy: 2 workshops with the brill career coach @ColetteLeeson , £25 voucher + visit to the M&S Training Academy!
Sign up: Call Leon 07545 365796 or Email Jacqui [email protected]
Must not be employed to take part.
Partners: @ReclaimAgenda @nirwnnews @WRDA_team @WSN_NI @UKgovcomms
#marksandsparks #findyourspark #WomenBreakingBarriersNI

[Women's Support Net @WSN_NI]

We were at Stormont yesterday to protest against a proposed 64% funding cut to the CVS sector putting jobs at risk & seeing cuts to vital services. It will have a huge impact on @BarriersNi which is working to address economic inactivity for women #NICantWait @niexecutive

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Kicking off with picture-perfect energy! 📸
Our Smartphone Photography for Business session sparked creativity + confidence as Catriona from The Photo Academy NI guided participants through pro-level mobile photography skills. Session 2 can’t come soon enough! @photoacademyni
@ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @WRDA_team
#womenbreakingbarriersni #womenbreakingbarriers #freecourses

[Women's Platform @NIWEP]

Continuing with our quick refreshers on what drives all we do: WPS! Women, Peace & Security is a global UN commitment to putting women’s rights, safety & leadership at the heart of peace processes, grounded in UNSCR1325. Head to our site https://t.co/0YH5H110IE for more info.

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Women of Newtownards who are currently not in work -we’ve got fantastic opportunities for you today ! 🙌
✨ First Aid Training: 29 Jan
✨ Create to Connect: 5, 12 & 26 Feb
Both will take place at the wonderful Warehouse In Newtownards.
Upskill, boost your confidence, and build community. Don’t miss out! Register with WBB today : https://t.co/yUwu5Prd2w
Already with WBB? Call Megan at The Warehouse
on 07872 342045 or Pamela (WBB) on 07739185915 !
@ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @WRDA_team

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

Another free course for women to help build confidence through practical, fun skill-building!
✨ Numeracy for Everyday Life ✨
A supportive session to help women build confidence with budgeting & practical money skills!
📅 22 Jan 2026
📍 MPDA Community Hub, Ballycraigy
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM
🎁 £20 Tesco voucher for all participants!
New to WBBNI? Fill out this form https://t.co/yUwu5Prd2w & register.
Already a member? Contact Kim or Pamela today!
🔗 https://t.co/zouZHuKjWi
#WomenBreakingBarriers #NumeracySkills @nirwnnews @UKgovcomms @WRDA_team @ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI

[WomenBreakingBarriersNI @BarriersNi]

📸 Free Online Workshops: Smartphone Photography for Business. Free Course for women, #allwomen.
Join us 19 & 26 Jan, 11:30am – 1:30pm and learn to take pro-quality photos using just your phone, perfect for boosting your business or brand online!
New to WBBNI? Scan the QR or register via https://t.co/yUwu5Prd2w
Already with us? Text Leon: 07546 388796.
Spaces are limited - be snappy :) @ReclaimAgenda @WSN_NI @nirwnnews @UKgovcomms @WRDA_team
#womenbreakingbarriers #womenbreakingbarriersni #smartphone #photography #forwomen #allwomen