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...
Retail centre creates 72 new jobs ahead of festive rush
A Co. Down retail centre has announced the creation of 72 new full and part-time jobs. Thirty-five of the jobs at The Outlet Village Banbridge are the result of a new Next Clearance store, due to open early this month. Local contractors have also been employed to fit out the large mezzanine unit to be...
Hi-tech firm to create 166 jobs
A scientific camera-making company in west Belfast is to create over 160 new jobs in an £18m investment. Andor Technology, which is based in Springvale Business Park, already employs 321 people. Now the company has made the major investment, which includes a £1.5m contribution from Invest NI, as part of its plans to more than...
£50m plan to create 450 jobs in unemployment black spot
Plans which will create over 450 jobs in Northern Ireland’s worst unemployment black spot have been unveiled. Work could begin on the first phase of a £50m Three Rivers project — planned for the Strabane-Lifford border area — next year. However, the final phase could face major problems as it is dependent on the A5...
£50m plan to create 450 jobs in unemployment black spot
Plans which will create over 450 jobs in Northern Ireland’s worst unemployment black spot have been unveiled. Work could begin on the first phase of a £50m Three Rivers project — planned for the Strabane-Lifford border area — next year. However, the final phase could face major problems as it is dependent on the A5...
McDonald’s employees compete to win a place at London Olympic Park restaurants
McDonald’s crew members from across Northern Ireland are converging at the Sprucefield restaurant in Lisburn this weekend to compete for a chance to work at the London 2012 Olympics and serve athletes, media and spectators from across the globe. Over 120 crew members from the 26 restaurants across Northern Ireland will gather to take part in...
DONG wind farm may power £25bn green jobs bonanza in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland could be poised to reap the rewards of a £25bn green energy bonanza promising thousands of jobs over the next decade after a global wind farm giant made Belfast its UK hub. In what will be the biggest development in its history, Belfast Harbour will provide the first purpose-built port for the production...
Jobless training initiative to start recruiting
RECRUITMENT will commence shortly for the next round of the popular HARTE initiative that provides employment opportunities in the hospitality and retail sector for unemployed people in Belfast and Lisburn. The Hospitality and Retail Training for Employment (HARTE) programme is jointly funded by Belfast City Council, Lisburn City Council and the European Social Fund programme,...
Blue Inc outlets to create 20 jobs
Men’s high street brand Blue Inc is creating 20 jobs in Belfast with the opening of two new stores. The outlets will be in the Connswater Shopping Centre and on Castle Lane. Managing director Steven Cohen said: “We are delighted to be opening in Belfast and pleased to employ staff from the local community.”