New Men at Kestral
KESTREL Foods has appointed Damien McCrory as its national accounts manager for food service. As well as being responsible for the development of Kestrel’s business within the UK and Irish Food service sector, Damien will seek to grow its presence in the ingredients market following a major recent investment in its inhouse processing capabilities. Damien...
Engineering Focus
DON’T miss next week’s nijobfinder when we will be focusing on engineering opportunities. Whether you are an individual seeking a career in engineering or an employer hoping to attract a high quality workforce, our sector spotlight will showcase some of the positions currently available in this exciting field.For information contact the nijobfinder team on 028...
New technology ‘hub’ welcomed by minister
A NEW student enterprise facility at Southern Regional College (SRC) has been developed to encourage more students to study STEM subjects. `The Hub’ at the college’s Newry campus will provide learners with the opportunity to train and learn in a modern and innovative environment. It will also support students’ engagement in enterprise activities, skills competitions...
Belfast Met plugs in with trust to help skill-up electricians
BELFAST Metropolitan College and the Electrical Training Trust (ETT) are working closely to-gether to provide highly skilled workers for the electrical and construction industry. The college has been actively working with ETT since 1998 to meet the level 3 apprenticeship training requirements of local electrical contractors with the facilities at the Millfield Campus currently being...
Networking event highlights the potential of construction industry
A career in construction is about more than just dealing with bricks and mortar. That was the message from CITB NI chief executive, Barry Neilson, at a recent networking event for teachers hosted by his organisation and STEMNET. Speaking at the event, Mr Neilson said: “Most people are surprised when they learn about the wide...
Scholars to Probe Cyber Security in New Study
BY CLAIRE CRAIG A NEW initiative to explore the growing area of cyber security will provide 30 doctoral students with three-year scholarships. The Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Network on Cybersecurity and Society (LINCS) will bring together researchers from two of Queen’s University’s world class centres of excellence, the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) and the Institute...
Dance School Takes Big Step
An Irish dance school and design studio is aiming to create 15 new jobs over the next 18 months.The plans come following the launch of ‘The Doherty Petri School of Irish Dance and Eire Designs’ new premises in Boucher Way, Belfast. The new 8,000sq ft premises was possible thanks to an investment by Ulster Bank...
USEL bags its opportunity to move into new sales avenues
One of Northern Ireland’s largest supporters of people with disabilities into open employment has unveiled its new‘Vintage Satchel’ brand. Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL) manufactures a quality range of mattresses and specialist industrial sewing products from its Belfast factory and has developed its range to produce satchels, culminating in the launch of its Vintage Satchel...
Temporary building experts break new ground in Ireland
TEMPORARY building experts Spaciotempo are stepping up their operation in Ireland with the appointment of a new Sales Manager. Belfast-based Philip Tallon has been handed the task of developing the company’s rapidly expanding customer base across both Northern Ireland and the Republic. The 31-year-old has more than 10 years of experience in structural and technical...
Improving skills is key to Sustained Employment
IMPROVING skill levels is the key to preparing young people for the world of work and sustained employment. That was the message when Employment and Learning Minis-ter Stephen Farry addressed more than 100 stakeholders at a consultation event on the proposed new youth training system. The Belfast roadshow, held in Crumlin Road Gaol, was one...