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Keep up to-date with NOW Group's latest news, events and social enterprises, there's never a dull moment we are always on the go...

Mar 7, 20233 min read

International Women’s Day: NOW Group Participants Who Inspire Us

Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March, we have put together some of NOW Group’s most inspirational women...

Feb 27, 20231 min read

NOW is the time to fund employment services for people with disabilities or lose them

Northern Ireland Minister, Steve Baker, visited our Headquarters last Friday and met with participants, their families and members of our...

Feb 23, 20233 min read

Fun Sensory Activities for Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities

Sensory activities can be very beneficial for adults with autism and learning disabilities. These activities can help to improve their...

Feb 16, 20232 min read

Green Shoots for NOW Group and idverde with new job opportunities

NOW Group, a leading social enterprise, has teamed up with idverde, one of the UK and Europe’s leading providers of grounds maintenance...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

Christine Gets Social With NOW Group

After finishing school in 2014 Christine wasn’t sure of what her next steps would be. After hearing about NOW Group she felt it suited...

Jan 16, 20231 min read

Participant Takes Steps Towards Engineering Career

* Name has been changed to protect the privacy of our participant Billy was employed in various capacities before starting NOW Group,...

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Participant Secures Employment With Danske Bank

* Name has been changed to protect the privacy of our participant After completing an MA in History in 2017, James struggled to find paid...

Jan 11, 20231 min read

New Job Role Adds Sparkle To Natalie’s Life

Natalie joined the Verve Programme on 11th August 2022. Her Employment Officer set about creating her CV and building up her confidence...

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Marks Journey To Completing NOW Group's Digital Academy Course

Mark Brewster signed up with NOW Group in February 2021 after being referred to Employment Officer Chris Bolton from the Coleraine Jobs...