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About the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre
The Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC) was set up in September 1984, and on Mayday 1985 the BURC Offices were officially opened by the poet John Hewitt.
AIMS
- To provide a Centre which will promote the interests and the benefits of the unemployed and other social and economically disadvantaged groups without prejudice of age, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious opinions.
- To provide education, training, advice, representation and counseling to the unemployed and the citizens of Northern Ireland.
- To provide information and campaign on the issues, problems and social benefits effecting the unemployed.
- To promote and conduct research into the causes of unemployment, strategies for employment and recomposition of the workforce.
- To campaign against and expose the broader issue of poverty and its debilitating effect on our society.
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Census 2011- New Functions
Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 01:24 PM
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has provided a Blog for responses to their consultation on the 2011 Census. Click read more to read the BURC response.
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New Pathways to Essential Skills
Posted by: Admin on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 11:22 AM
The Adult Education Unit continues it's work towards Adult Literacy Awarenessthrough this cross-border project, part-financed by the European Union through the Interreg IIIA Programme managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the ICBAN Partnership of €195,033 and a further € 73,500.
For more information please contact Rosemary Ruddy on 02890961111 or rosemary.ruddy@burc.org
For project details see;
Project Year 2
Project Year 1
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Donegal Workers Success!
Posted by: Admin on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 03:36 PM
Hospira (now Abbotts) workers in Donegal town are celebrating today after achieving Level 2 Certificates from City & Guilds in Adult Learner Support. The Central Hotel played host to an award ceremony celebrating their success. This course was part of a project into raising awareness about adult literacy issues with a particular focus on Workplace Learning. The project entitled ‘New Pathways to Essential Skills’ is part financed by the European Union through the Interreg IIIA Programme Ireland/Northern Ireland managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN) Partnership, to the tune of €260,044.
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 Contact Information
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Tel: +44(0)28 90961111
Fax: +44(0)28 90961110
Email: info@burc.org
45/47 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2FG
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