Leap Programme

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The project will see a wide range of training courses offered to participants from the Neighbourhood Renewal Area of Lurgan, Craigavon and Portadown. Participants must be able to attend all of the course dates as advertised.

To avail of the training programmes, participants must meet the following criteria:

Be aged between 16 to 30
Be currently living within the ABC Council Area (Priority will be given to those who live within a Neighbourhood Renewal Area [Lurgan/Craigavon/Portadown]
Consider yourself as one of the following: unemployed, underemployed (16 hours a week or less), at risk of redundancy or looking to upskill or reskill

August 2025 Programme

FULLY BOOKED - STA LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION

Expression of Interest

The STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification is now fully booked however if you would like to express interest in a future course /programme please email Alex Clifford at

This programme is funded by Department for Communities, and Armagh City, Banbridge, Craigavon Borough Council and is fully organised and delivered by the Sports Development Team.

What is the Leap Programme?

The Leap Programme aims to use sport as a tool to help young people who are unemployed to develop their skills and confidence, thereby making participants more employable. The project aims to set up Leap Programme teams across the Borough.

Who is the Leap Programme for?

The Leap Programme for young people, aged 16 to 30, who are unemployed and are interested in developing skills and confidence, making participants more employable.

Participants must reside in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough to participate within this FREE programme.