Research Plan To Shape Future Policies Fo Employment And Learning
A new research plan is set to shape the future strategic priorities and policies of Northern Ireland’s Department for Employment and Learning, according to DEL Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The Department’s research agenda 2012-15, Underpinning Success, sets out the research needs to support policy development and delivery in areas of particular importance to DEL, including...
Marketing Jobs At Growing New Firm
A new Ballymoney company – set up just six months ago – is already expanding and planning to take on seven new staff thanks to a comprehensive export marketing campaign. Causeway Geotech Ltd was set up by Ciaran Doherty and John Campbell and offers geotechnical gound investigation services to the construction industry focusing on high...
Action plan dished up to boost skills in food and drink industry
Careers teachers returning to schools will play a key part in a new initiative to boost Northern Ireland’s food and drink manufacturing sector. Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry launched the Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Plan earlier this summer. It is the culmination of interventions which have been identified by employers, representatives from...
Invest NI tapping into success of world sport events for local firms
Local firms could cash in on up to $50 billions worth of potential sports-related business opportunities and jobs in the next decade, according to Invest NI. Around 40 companies were briefed recently on the potential at an event to launch a unique Guide to International Sporting Events – Supply Chain Opportunities 2012-22 developed by Invest...
Scheme to help firms be efficient and more productive
Northern Ireland businesses looking to boost productivity and competitiveness can sign up to the next round of the Manufacturing Efficiency Programme. Jointly funded by Belfast and Lisburn City Councils, this training programme is designed to support local manufacturers by focusing on their use of resources – energy, materials and man-hours. The programme will run from September...
Foster urges firms to exploit overseas opportunities in job-creation bid
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is urging Northern Ireland businesses to exploit potential overseas markets in a bid to curb unemployment. Commenting on the latest unemployment figures she said Invest NI would redouble its efforts to engage with the broader base of local businesses in a bid to grow jobs. She said: “I believe there are...
Todds takes giant leap forward as activity centre set to expand
Ballygawley-based Todds Leap has announced plans to employ an additional 10 staff with support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund. Todds Leap operates one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Ireland, as well as a pallet racking and shelving manufacture business and a vehicle modification company. The activity centre features 100 acres of purpose-built...
Opening of hotel to create 60 jobs in city of culture
Recruitment is underway to fill 60 jobs created by the opening of a new hotel in the North West. Premier Inn is working closely with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) as part of its latest recruitment drive for its newest hotel in Londonderry. The construction of the 60 bedroom hotel, which will also...
Selective Travel wins new territory by rising to universities’ challenge
A multi-million pound contract could create up to 12 new jobs for Northern Ireland’s travel sector. Specialist local travel management company Belfast-based Selective Travel has been appointed travel supplier to the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) framework agreement. It includes around 250 universities and higher education departments across the UK and has a combined annual...
Sound venture is keeping youngsters on right path
A joint project between a Belfast church and the Department of Justice is aimed at skilling up young people through music and multi-media and preventing them becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. Justice Minister David Ford recently visited the high-tech media bus which is operating in the Castlereagh area of the city. Developed by Dundonald Elim...