Employers urged to say Yes to youth scheme
Employers need to work collaboratively with the Executive to maximise the benefits of the £31m YES (Youth Employment Scheme), according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme aims to provide work placements and opportunities to support young unemployed people, Dr Farry told delegates at a recent employers’ breakfast to promote YES....
Students scoop awards
Three South West College students are celebrating their special awards at the national final of SkillBuild, the UK’s largest multi-trade competition. Carpentry student Phillip Glasgow (21) from Cookstown scooped gold, carpentry student Bryan McGurk (18) from Carrickmore was awarded bronze and floor and wall tiling student Mark Woods (21) from Lack also brings home...
Top firm unveils scheme to study while you work
One of Northern Ireland’s largest employers has introduced an innovative iniative to help student study and develop a career path. Called Back to School, the programme from Firstsource Solutions offers flexible shifts to accommodate college and university commitments and enables students to earn while they are studying. “A career with Firstsource offers many...
LET pupils create an artwork of peace
Students and teachers from across Northern Ireland and the border counties have unveiled a collaborative new artwork created under the Learning and Educating Together (LET) Programme. The LET Programme is funded by the International Fund for Ireland and managed by Young Enterprise Northern Ireland and Junior Achievement Ireland. The programme brings together young people...
New Scheme To Get Young Offenders Into Work
A new initiative has been launched to help young offenders secure employment. Justice Minister David Ford and Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry welcomed the programme to improve opportunities for young offenders who struggle to find work, or remain in education or training. The Youth Justice Agency and the Department of Employment and Learning (DEL)...
Foundation Helping 500 Organisations
Groups across Northern Ireland providing training and education for disadvantaged communities have benefited from funding from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Northern Ireland to the tune of £1.8m last year. Their work was honoured at a special reception at Stormont where it was revealed that the Foundation last year helped over 500 charities and community based...
Sky’s The Limit As Global Airline Seeks New Recruits
Global airline Emirates has announced a drive to recruit cabin crew members in Northern Ireland The world’s fastest growing airline is returning next month to recruit cabin crew with no cap on the amount of possible intakes. More than 180 cabin crew have already been appointed during previous Irish open days over the past year...
NVQs On Offer To Train Up Construction Workers
Registration is now open for 500 free NVQ places within the construction industry. The Qualifying the Existing Workforce project aims to train 500 currently unqualified, experienced, employed construction workers to NVQ Level 2, helping to increase productivity and meet the industry’s skills challenge. The project is a joint initiative by the Department for Employment and Learning...
Vacancies Still Up For Grabs In ’30 Nurses In 30 Days’ Campaign
Time is running out for health professionals who want to be part of the 30 Nurses in 30 Days challenge set down by specialist employment agency Lucas Love.Just over half way through and already the agency has recruited 17 nurses – and found five of them permanent positions.The organisation is working to fill 30 nursing...
Firm Extols Benefits Of Apprenticeships
An electrical company which has trained 157 engineers down the years has spoken of the benefits to employers of the apprenticeships scheme. Bryan Campbell, director at Blackbourne Integrated M&A in Antrim said apprenticeships could help companies in a range of ways, including lowering overall training and recruitment costs. “These are extremely difficult times for...