Job fairs and events calendar
The Department for Communities partners with local stakeholders including councils, employers and community and voluntary support organisations to deliver job fairs, employability and information events throughout the year. Upcoming events are listed below.
April 2025
Ballymena Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
Portglenone Enterprise Group, 57-59 Main Street, Portglenone, BT44 8HP
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Drop in and speak to one of our team if you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Bangor Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
The Queen Bee Café, 1 Kilcooley Square, Bangor, BT19 1SH
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11.00am - 3.30pm
Drop in and speak to one of our team if you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Foyle Jobs & Benefits office presents Wellbeing Event
Foyle Jobs & Benefits office, Crown Buildings, Asylum Road, Londonderry BT48 7EA
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Quiet time from 1.00pm-1:30pm
Have the opportunity to speak to representatives from a range of organisations offering a variety of support and services available in the local area. There will also be information on employability programmes and opportunities available.
Organisations and support services attending include:
- Derry and Strabane Labour
- Market Partnership
- Youth Action
- Action Mental Health
- Dove House Community Trust
- Success North West
- The Sky Project
- Barclay's Local Specialist
- Kickstart
- LifeHack
- King’s Trust
Kilkeel Jobs & Benefits office presents Job Support Sessions
Kilkeel Library, 51A Greencastle Street, Newry BT34 4BH
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Come along for support and information on:
- Job search and job opportunities available
- CV help and support to apply for jobs.
Newtownabbey Jobs & Benefits office presents Universal Credit & Job Support Sessions
Cloughfern Library, 2A Kings Crescent, Newtownabbey BT37 0DH
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Come along for support and information on Universal Credit, CV and interview skills, job search and job opportunities available, and support to apply for jobs on the day.
Waterside Jobs & Apprenticeship Fair
Clooney Hall, 36 Clooney Terrace, Waterside, Derry/Londonderry BT47 6AR
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Find job opportunities and chat to local employers from various sectors to improve your employment prospects with information and support.
Support available from DfE Careers Service and NorthWest Regional College who will advise on course availability, All age & Higher level apprenticeships.
May 2025
Ballymena Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
Ballee Community Centre, 15 Drumtara, Ballee, BT42 3DG
Tuesday 6 May 2025, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Doury Road Community Hub, The Blue Box, 1 Wayside Green, Ballymena BT43 6JZ
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 10.00am - 12.00pm
If you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Ballynahinch Jobs & Benefits office presents Wellbeing and Support Event
Ballynahinch Jobs & Benefits office
Thursday 1 May 2025, 10.30am - 3.00pm
Organisations and support services attending include:
- Make the Call
- Action Mental Health
- Disability Action
- The Kings Trust
- Workforce
AMH will be offering short ‘Yoga Taster Sessions’ from 10.30am – 12.00pm
Bangor Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
Rathgill Community Association, 26A Rathgill Park, Bangor BT19 7TG
Tuesday 6 May 2025, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Drop in and speak to one of our team if you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Enniskillen Jobs & Benefits office presents Job Club Sessions
Fivemiletown Library, 67 Main Street, Fivemiletown, Tyrone BT75 0PG
Thursday 8 May 2025, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Come along for support and information on:
- Department for the Economy’s Careers Service
- CV and interview skills
- Job search and job opportunities available
- Support to apply for jobs
Falls Road Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
Farset International, 466 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DW
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
The Maureen Sheehan Centre, 106 Albert St, Belfast BT12 4HL
Thursday 29 May 2025, 11.00am – 1.00pm
Drop in and speak to one of our team if you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Foyle Jobs & Benefits office presents Universal Credit & Job Club Sessions
Creggan Library, 59 Central Drive, Derry/Londonderry BT48 9QH
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Derry Central Library, 35 Foyle Street, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6AL
Tuesday 6 May 2025, 10.00am -12.00pm
Shantallow Library, 92 Racecourse Road, Shantallow, Derry/Londonderry BT48 8DA
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Come along for support and information on:
- Universal Credit
- CV and interview skills
- Job search and job opportunities available
- Support to apply for jobs on the day
- Support organisations available to you
Foyle Mini Job Fair
Foyle Jobs & Benefits office, Crown Buildings, Asylum Road, Londonderry BT48 7EA
Thursday 29 May 2025, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Find job opportunities, chat with local employers from various sectors and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.
Kilkeel Jobs & Benefits office presents Job Support Sessions
Kilkeel Library, 51A Greencastle Street, Newry BT34 4BH
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Come along for support and information on:
- Job search and job opportunities available
- CV help and support to apply for jobs.
Limavady Jobs & Benefits office presents Employability Event
Limavady Jobs & Benefits office, 9 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0DU
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Employment support providers will attend including:
- Causeway Coast and Glens Council Go Succeed Programme
- NICMA Representative promoting childminding as a career option.
Limavady Mini Job Fair
Limavady Jobs & Benefits office, 9 Connell Street, Limavady BT49 0DU
Thursday 22 May 2025, 11.00am – 2.00pm
Find job opportunities, chat with local employers from various sectors and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.
Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office presents Information & ESOL recruitment event
Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office, Alexandra Crescent, Lurgan BT66 6BB
Wednesday 14 May, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office are hosting an Information & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) recruitment event. Come along for practical advice and support on:
- Signing up to ESOL classes to improve your command of English.
- Managing your UC claim or account
- Find job opportunities and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.
On the day there will be digital support and an ESOL taster session. For further information, please contact Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office or your work coach.
Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office presents Universal Credit Information Sessions
Chrysalis Women’s Centre, 520-523 Burnside, Craigavon, BT65 4BD
Thursday 1 May 2025, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Thursday 15 May 2025, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Drop in for support, help and information on setting up an account and how to maintain your account. Contact Lurgan Jobs & Benefits office for more details.
Magherafelt Job Fair
The Bridewell Tourist Information Centre, 6 Church Street, Magherafelt BT45 6AN
Thursday 1 May 2025, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Find job opportunities, chat with local employers from various sectors and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.
Newtownabbey Jobs & Benefits office presents Universal Credit & Job Support Sessions
Cloughfern Library, 2A Kings Crescent, Newtownabbey BT37 0DH
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Glengormley Library 40 Carnmoney Rd, Glengormley, BT36 6HP
Wednesday 7 May 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Rathcoole Library, 2 Rosslea Way, Newtownabbey BT37 9BZ
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Come along for support and information on Universal Credit, CV and interview skills, job search and job opportunities available, and support to apply for jobs on the day.
June 2025
Cookstown Jobs & Benefits office presents Job Fair
Burnavon, Burn Rd, Cookstown BT80 8DN
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Find job opportunities, chat with local employers from various sectors and improve your employment prospects with practical advice and support.
Falls Road Jobs & Benefits office presents Benefits Information Session
Farset International, 466 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DW
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Drop in and speak to one of our team if you have any questions about Universal Credit or want to get help with other benefits.
Newtownabbey Jobs & Benefits office presents Universal Credit & Job Support Sessions
Cloughfern Library, 2A Kings Crescent, Newtownabbey BT37 0DH
Tuesday 24 June 2025, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Glengormley Library 40 Carnmoney Rd, Glengormley, BT36 6HP
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Rathcoole Library, 2 Rosslea Way, Newtownabbey BT37 9BZ
Tuesday 10 June 2025, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Come along for support and information on Universal Credit, CV and interview skills, job search and job opportunities available, and support to apply for jobs on the day.
Portadown Apprenticeship & Youth Job Fair
Portadown SRC Campus, Lurgan Road, Portadown, BT63 5BL
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Portadown and Lurgan Jobs & Benefits offices and SRC are hosting an Apprenticeship and Youth Job Fair for 16-24 year olds.
Find job opportunities, chat with local employers and agencies, improve your employment and apprenticeship prospects and receive practical advice and support
Further information
To find out more on any of the events listed above, contact your Work Coach or local Jobs & Benefits office