Scheme to take a byte out of unemployment
An upskilling project in east Belfast is helping young people off benefits and into self-employment. The Megabytes project is funded by the Department for Employment and Learning under the European Social Fund and aims to help 16 to 24-year-old unemployed people, with no formal qualifications or work experience, to consider working for themselves. Jonathan McAlpin,...
Farry opens G8 Academic Conference
Higher education must focus on upskilling and reskilling the current and future workforce. That was the message as Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry today opened the G8 Academic Conference at Queen’s University, Belfast. Speaking from the Whitla Hall, Minister Farry said: “I believe that our selection as host of this significant event sends a...
Recruitment Open Day
Norbrook Laboratories is a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer, based in Newry. Due to a period of continued expansion, we will be recruiting for various areas within the business, to include Research and Development, Quality Control, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, IT and Warehouse / Distribution. As a result, we are holding a Recruitment Open Day....
Julie to make a splash Stateside thanks to prestigious award
A Univeristy of Ulster student will fulfil her ambition to study under two master painters at the Grand Central Academy (GCA) in New York, after receiving the inaugural Beard Scholar award 2013. Julie Douglas is the first recipient of the newly established prize, which will provide her with an opportunity to expand her painting skills...
Conference aims to put south west on the map
The economy of Northern Ireland south west region must be able to compete in a world market driven by knowledge, entrepreneurship and innovation, a panel of industry leaders will tell a conference in Enniskillen today (Friday). The region’s first International and Economic Development Conference will outline how individuals and organisations can boost growth and create...
Farry: We need more women in STEM fields
More women need to consider STEM careers. That was the message at the heart of a statement, made by Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, on gender issues relating to employment, learning and skills. Speaking to the Assembly, the Minister highlighted a range of gender equality issues facing Northern Ireland in particular highlighting that females,...
Start-Up Event
LOCAL entrepreneurs or people planning to start their own business will get essential help and guidance, thanks to a onestop shop event in the City Hall tomorrow. Start Up Belfast is a free event providing tailored business advice and informative exhibition stands from business support organisations and banks across Belfast and Northern Ireland. The Log...
Scheme aims to unlock business potential
A major cross-community, cross-border business programme is helping build the business acumen of tomorrow’s young entrepreneurs. The Knowledge through Enterprise for Youth (KEY) Programme recently brought together young people from 78 Northern Ireland schools who celebrated their graduation from the scheme. The scheme aims to develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and enhance the young people’s...
Tasting Success
Over 60 catering students from Northern Regional College will be brewing up a storm at an afternoon tea competition being organised by Belfast’s Fitzwilliam Hotel. The winner will have their dessert or pastry featured on the menu and enjoyed by hotel patrons. By working closely with Paula McIntyre, local food connoisseur and chef lecturer at...
LGBT Guide
The Department of Justice has launched its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Awareness Guide for staff. Following on from guides on disability awareness and the needs of carers, today’s guide focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) wwareness. A fourth guide, on black and ethnic einorities, will be published later this year....