NI Talent Wasted
UNLESS Northern Ireland fully exploits home grown skill and talent it will not effectively compete in the global marketplace, said Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. “Key interventions will include the Executive’s forth coming economic inactivity strategy and a review of careers policy. Overall,we need to be encouraging more people to consider setting up...
Back To Basics
THREE dedicated lecturers from North West Regional College have volunteered their services this half term. The staff, from the school of hospitality, tourism and sport, are doing work placements to refresh their skills and liaise with those in industry to ensure training provided in the college matches employer’s needs. Chef lecturer John Crowe is joining...
Greentec Opens
SOUTHERN Regional College’s new GreenTEC Centre at the Greenbank Campus in Newry will support industry through accredited training in a wide range of green technology growth areas. These include ecological building systems,renewable heat,energy efficiency and the design and installation of renewable technologies like solar thermal collectors, heat pumps and solar panels. At the opening, Permanent...
Eco Business Investment To Boost Activity
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) is the first in Northern Ireland to offer a new course addressing the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles. By investing in the development of a new training programme for staff, the college hopes to prepare them for the rise in demand for servicing these technologically advanced vehicles. SERC is...
Get The Essentials
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reinforced the benefits of essential skills for adults. Calling on all prospective adult learners to sign up for a free essential skills course in literacy, numeracy or ICT, he said: “Essential skills are accredited adult qualifications available throughout Northern Ireland. The free classes offer a second chance...
Care Group Invests £2.5m in Expansion
Healthcare company the Conway Group is currently recruiting staff following its announcement of a £2.5m expansion plan. The business, with its dedicated programme of career development for staff, is recruiting for a range of positions including sisters/charge nurses; registered general and mental health nurses including newly qualified nurses; care assistants, and catering and domestic assistants....
Electronics Firm Launches Its 2014 Recruitment Drive
NORTHERN Ireland company Schrader Electronics is offering local engineering graduates the chance to work with global leaders in the automotive industry. Schrader Electronics, a leader in the electronics industry, has recruited a record 30 graduates on to its graduate development programme this year and has now launched next year’s recruitment drive with another 15 places...
Islaind’s Eighth Maths Week Is A Total Ssuccess
OVER 170,000 people took part in Maths Week Ireland 2013, proving maths really is moving from geek to chic. Celebrating its eighth year, Maths Week aims to engage people of all ages with maths and numeracy challenges. Throughout the week thousands of school pupils and the general public took part in a range of activities...
Creative Industry and Women Given Jobs Boost by EU
A BUSINESS event to support and empower unemployed young women has been officially opened. The Women in Business event Turn over a New Leaf aims to help unemployed women aged between 16 and 24 into sustainable employment by providing mentoring and learning opportunities. Opening the event at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre at Fisherwick Place,...
Minister awards praise to university’s community achievers
THE University of Ulster celebrated the success of its flexible access programmes for young people and adults at an award ceremony on the Jordanstown campus. More than 200 students were presented with certificates at the Celebration of Community Achievement evening, which recognised each person’s commitment, determination and creativity within their module or project. In conjunction...