Teachers’ union welcomes training study to give pupils a brighter future
The Ulster Teachers’ Union has welcomed the study of teacher-training provision to |be undertaken by the Department of Employment and Learning. The review will examine the financial sustainability of current structures and explore the creation of a shared and integrated system for future delivery. “Any such study is an opportunity to look at how best...
Nominations now open for Apprentice of the Year 2012
THE Apprentice of the Year competition, launched by Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, is now in its 11th year and aims to recognise the talent, excellence and determination of local apprentices. The minister said: “These awards are our opportunity to applaud apprentices who are advancing their careers through training, and it recognises employers...
Engineering firm shifts up a gear with 20 new posts
A FIRM in Omagh which makes engine monitoring systems is creating over 20 new high-quality jobs after bucking the global economic trend. Family-run JMG Systems, which already employs just over 70 people, supplies the quarrying, recycling, crushing, aircraft ground support, construction and automotive sectors. The new jobs will contribute £380,000 a year in salaries to...
Building sector scheme laying foundations for return to growth
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI is helping the building industry address the current economic downturn and focus on the way ahead. They are hosting a series of free information events to provide construction employers with the latest information on training advice and guidance, grants, funded training schemes and other services that are available to them as a registered...
Ciara makes grade by becoming landmark 2,000th employee with private firm Almac
A Co Armagh company is the latest to join the elite few independent private few firms to employ over 2,000 people. Ciara Cassidy, from Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, has just taken up the landmark 2,000th position at the Craigavon-based pharmaceutical development company Almac as an application support developer. Her job will involve constant updating of...
Rapid growth sparks jobs drive at electronic leader
A Northern Ireland electronics company is facing down the recession with a jobs drive.Co Antrim based Schrader Electronics has quadrupled its turnover over the last five years and needs a new cohort of engineers to service what it believes will be a further substantial growth in business.Undergraduates, graduates and experienced engineers are needed to fill...
Enterprising health deal could create 400 new jobs
A pioneering link-up between the Executive’s enterprise and health departments could lead to 400 new jobs in the ‘connected health’ sector, it was claimed. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Edwin Poots made a statement to the Assembly this week on its importance. They signed a ‘memorandum of understanding’ between the Department of Health,...
Plea for workers in quake – hit Christchurch
Migrations experts are looking for skilled trades people, engineers and construction workers to emigrate to New Zealand and help rebuild Christchurch. The city was damaged in a devastating earthquake which hit New Zealand’s Canterbury region, in February 2011. New Zealand is now actively looking for more than 30,000 skilled construction workers, professionals, trades people and engineers...
Lifelong Learning scheme pumps £2m into economy
Northern Ireland’s Department of Employment and Learning has injected £2m into the local economy, according to Minister, Dr Stephen Farry. He was speaking at the recent Lifelong Learning: linking policy to practice conference in Belfast. “The European Union Lifelong Learning Programme clearly complements my Department’s overarching strategy, Success through Skills which examines the skills we...
More jobs in store as retail park set to expand further
Dozens of jobs are set to be created in Bangor following further development at Balloo Retail Park. A recently completed multi-million pound investment saw a 60,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s open at the scheme and the existing Homebase unit updated. Planning approval is now in place for a further 20,000 sq ft of retail space, covering...