Ulster University Launches Web Portal to Boost Links with Schools
A NEW online resource designed to strengthen links between the University of Ulster and schools across Northern Ireland has been launched at the Magee campus. The Ed.Link portal gives schools a direct communication channel with the university. It provides greater access to data and contacts and allows schools to view opportunities for working more closely...
Childcare Providers to be Offered Enchanced Training
CHILDREN in Northern Ireland (CiNI), the regional umbrella body for the children’s sector, has launched training to enhance childcare for children with disabilities. The latest programme of training will include courses on deaf awareness, Makaton language, austism, structured play, and epilepsy awareness and has been designed to increase the confidence of childcare providers in meeting...
Farry Launches Framework for Skills Scheme
The current apprenticeship model has served well but is limited and needs to be transformed. That was the message from Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, this week as he outlined a blueprint for the future of apprenticeships in Northern Ireland. Addressing the Assembly during an oral statement, the minister detailed 32 proposals contained within...
Steps to Work Programme Lands Robert his Dream Position
BANGOR man Robert Bell has landed his dream job thanks to the Steps to Work programme. Robert is now with Lisburnbased renewable energy company Solmatix, after impressing them with his performance and work ethic during his Steps to Work placement. Robert started at the company in October, initially as a trainee installer, and was trained...
Workplace Guide
KEEPING organisations on the right track on employment law will be the focus of two events at Down Royal racecourse next month. CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) NI has teamed up with leading law firm A&L Goodbody to run an employment law update masterclass and a mock employment tribunal. The event on December 5...
Ulster Job Fairs To Give Students Edge
A MONTH long series of career events taking place at the University of Ulster are to ensure students at the university have a competitive edge in the job market, according to a leading academic. Dr Lisa Bradley, head of the department of international business at Ulster’s Magee campus, said so as she was speaking before...
Free Workshops For Firms To Help Build Up Efficiency
LOCAL manufacturers are to get help with boosting profits and reducing costs thanks to an innovative upskilling programme funded by Belfast City Council. The Manufacturing Efficiency Programme is open to small and medium-sized companies in the city from the manufacturing sub sectors. The programme is funded by Belfast City Council and Lisburn City Council in...
New Chair For Fold
FOLD Housing Association has announced the appointment of Diana Fitzsimons to the role of chairperson. Fitzsimons,with 30 years experience in planning, housing and urban regeneration, has taken the top role at the association, which provides housing, care and support to more than 30,000 homes. Since its establishment in 1976, Fold has developed an innovative range...
Minister Promotes Rights In Workplace For LGB Staff
A SHARED society is a fundamental economic rationale as well as a matter of equality, according to the Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry. He was speaking at a recent event in Belfast co-hosted by Belfast City Council and The Rainbow Project, to examine the case for promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and discuss...
Skills Up with CITB
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI is holding a series of information events for local construction employers providing the latest information on training advice and guidance on grants available to registered employers. The next event takes place on October 10 at Newry Enterprise Centre, then October 23 at Fermanagh Enterprise Centre. For more information, go to www.citbcsni.org.uk or call...