Visitors welcomed to space
NORTHERN Ireland’s newest professional arts and engineering facility recently welcomed its first visitors. Hosted by SERC in conjunction with the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, the breakfast briefing entitled ‘How cloud and social media can increase sales and cut costs’ gave invited delegates a sneak preview of the multi-million pound The Space complex. This meeting marked the first of a series...
Media programme for trainees marks one year birthday
A MEDIA training programme designed to nurture the next generation of talent has completed its first year of service. Cool Choices is an initiative from Start360, working in partnership with Cool FM, and funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The 15 week programme is aimed towards anyone aged 16-24, and not in education, employment or training, giving them the support they need to overcome barriers to employment. ...
Chamber’s economy action plan launched
THE Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, has called on the business community to make their views known on the future sustainability of higher education in Northern Ireland. The minister was meeting with Stephen McCully, president, and Nick Coburn, vice-president, of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) to discuss NI...
Novosco staff step up to Fitbit challenge
STAFF at Novosco are striving to take a combined one million steps per week aspart of an innovative new wellness programme. All staff at the IT infrastructure company were offered Fitbit devices and 65 are currently competing in an activity league table as a result, with even more staffapplying to participate. The investment by the company in the devices for...
Over 2000 Vacancies on Offer at Job Fairs
A SERIES of job fairs and advice forums will take place across Northern Ireland in September and October. Almost 170 large and small employers from across Northern Ireland will be available across the events to answer questions, discuss training and employment opportunities. Industry professionals from various sectors will also be hosting information sessions. To date,...
Apprenticeships Add up for Trainee Accountants
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) is set to offer 20 accountancy apprenticeships in this academic year. The aim of the apprenticeships, supported by Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) and Chartered Accountants Ireland, is to meet the growing demand for new talent in the profession and it is hoped that local companies will get involved. The two-year...
A Global Flavour as Students Arrive for Exchange Scheme
TWENTY-two students from 15 countries have been welcomed to Northern Ireland with a reception in Queen’s University’s Riddel Hall. The students, hailing from countries as diverse as Slovenia, Brazil and the US, are here as part of the global exchange scheme IAESTE, (the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience), which is...
Business Award
BELFAST-based business, Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, has been awarded Platinum Approved Employer status by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The accolade recognises the commitment and support given to trainees studying for the ACCA qualification. Only 5% of ACCA approved employers in Northern Ireland have achieved this standard. Joanne Small, Partner in Baker Tilly Mooney...
Clubword Party
TRAVEL agency Clubworld Travel recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The company, owned by Delia Aston, employs 30 staff in seven branches across the province. The anniversary celebrations took place on board the luxurious Celebrity Silhouette Cruise Ship, which was docked in Belfast. Delia said:“The past 25 years has been a very exciting journey and it...
Bagging a Boost
NORTHERN Ireland students heading off to university can avail of a double baggage allowance while only paying the price for one item. Airline Flybe offers the double baggage allowance for students in possession of a valid student ID heading off to further their education in Scotland, England and Wales. Paul Simmons, Flybe’s chief commercial officer,...