ENGAGE-EDUCATE-EMPOWER
Half Time Talk is a charitable movement set up by 5-time All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer and Ballymun native, Philly McMahon.
Their aim is to educate, train and empower young, unemployed adults in communities, all over Ireland, to help them unlock their potential.
Working as partners with Half Time Talk we have developed a QQI-accredited programme, incorporating Glin National College certification, that aims to promote Positive Outcomes through Fitness and Nutrition.
The target cohort of learners for the initial HTT programme is Ballymun community members aged between 18 & 29.
Part of our goal for the programme is to create an opportunity for our learners to work on personal development by building self-esteem and confidence while engaging in training accredited on the National Framework of Qualifications (QQI accredited).
The Programme Aims:
- To build the confidence and self-esteem of all participants.
All modules and topics should be delivered with this as an underpinning pillar of the programme. - To help participants reach their full potential and recognise that every participant has a different level of potential.
- To facilitate the development and awareness of employment skills and employment-seeking skills.
- To develop creative and proactive approaches to health and fitness
- To facilitate future thinking: planning for future education or employment
- To develop life skills and coping skills.
- To gain meaningful work experience and create connections in the workplace.
- To create a community of programme alumni connected to Half Time Talk services and support and who participate in peer support to share their programme experiences with future iterations of the programme.
- To provide consistent and reliable support to learners to build their confidence in the learning process through mentoring and dedicated support.
The programme has 3 modules:
The Professional Employment Skills module consists of 3 QQI level 5 integrated components.
| QQI Component Title | Programme Module Title |
|---|---|
| 1. Teamworking QQI 5N1367 2. Personal Effectiveness QQI 5N1390 3. Work Experience QQI 5N1356 | Professional Employment Skills |
| GNC Certified (based in learning outcomes for Health Related Fitness) | Programme Module Title |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Nutrition | Fitness & Nutrition |
| GNC Certified (micro-accreditation) | Programme Module Title |
|---|---|
| 1. Goal Setting 2. Conflict Management & How to be Assertive 3. Mindfulness in Everyday Life 4. Respecting Professional Boundaries 5. Stress Management | Confidence & Self-Esteem. |
