Global Links Vital For Future Employability
FORGING links between local students and international employers will enhance skills and future employability. That was the message as Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry welcomed 250 delegates from over 85 countries to the first International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (Iaeste) annual conference to be held in Northern Ireland....
CITB Appointments
THE Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry, has announced the appointment of three new board members to CITB-ConstructionSkills NI. Ciaran Brolly is currently manager of UCATT’s (Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians) Building Learning project in Northern Ireland (NI), which seeks to address the issues of upskilling in the construction industry. Maire...
Business on course
A POSTGRADUATE business course at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus has provided a launch pad for an enterprising young businesswoman. The Masters in Business Studies (MBS), is helping Anna Ni Bhroin, an Irish language journalist and mum of two young children from Sligo, launch an innovative Irish music and language company. Anna, whose husband...
Firm’s job initiative helps over 200 people into work
A LEADING local employer has slashed the region’s welfare costs by an estimated £3m since 2007 by uncovering new talent in Northern Ireland. One of Northern Ireland’s largest employers is continuing to provide valuable career opportunities for the long term unemployed through a ground-breaking recruitment programme. Firstsource Solutions’ Social Outreach programme focuses on developing potential...
Legal firm to create up to 40 new jobs
OVER 30 new high salary jobs are set to be created with the expansion of a leading legal firm. The law firm, Axiom will be expanding its Centre of Excellence in Belfast with the opening of a new 3,00 square foot office. In addition it is expected that up to 40 quality, new jobs will...
Going By The Book
NORTHERN Ireland Prison Service director general Sue McAllister has congratulated the library and education staff and prisoners at Hybebank YOC after they achieved silver awards at the Six Book Challenge awards in London. The Six Book Challenge is an initiative run by the Reading Agency with the aim of improving adult literacy. The programme invites...
Driving Our Entrepreneurs
LOCAL entrepreneurs are hoping to take their business ideas to the next level after completing a business development programme, organised by Belfast City Council. The 15 individuals were participants of the High Growth Pre-Enterprise Programme which provided support for the development of business concepts with a particular focus on creativity, innovation and product development. The...
A Real Skill As College Celebrates Its Successes
NORTHERN Regional College Higher Education students have been celebrating their hard work and new-found skills at the college’s recent graduation ceremonies. The graduating students completed courses in areas including education, sport, health and social care, counselling, business and management, engineering, and computing across NRC’s six campuses at Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Newtownabbey. Higher education...
Prince’s Trust Says YES To Young Jobless
YOUNG jobseekers needing to bridge the gap to employment have been given a boost — thanks to The Prince’s Trust. Working with the Youth Employment Scheme (YES) The Prince’s Trust has agreed to provide work experience opportunities for young people within their organisation along with over 400 other employers and voluntary organisations. The charity is...
Drive to build firm business Foundations
A Foundation degree can boost skills, career prospects and employability. That is the message at the heart of a new advertising campaign to promote the benefits of Foundation degrees to employers and learners. Launching the campaign Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry said: “Foundation degrees are higher education qualifications that combine...