Callaboration encorages career pathway into insurance sector
AN INSURANCE services firm has partnered with South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to deliver a workbased learning programme in a bid to build the management skills of students and open a pathway to employment within the sector. Willis Insurance & Risk Management, which delivers insurance services across all sectors, in addition to a range of wealth...
Sara Graham
Role: Nations Director Company: Creative & Cultural Skills Track Record: It is part of Sara Graham’s role with Creative & Cultural Skills to encourage young people to consider a career in the creative industries. HOW I BECAME A CREATIVE SKILLS MANAGER Give a brief outline of your career to date. Creative & Cultural Skills plays...
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
HAIRDRESSERS Journal International hosted its British Hairdressing Awards recently, with 1,700 of the UK’s finest hairstylists gathering at London’s Grosvenor House for the industry event. Amongst the trophies handed out on the night was Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, which was awarded to Julian Dalrymple of The Sitting Room Hairdressing in Ballymena. Speaking on...
70% of Northern Ireland’s workforce feel under pressure every week
Are you happy in your job? A recent workplace survey by NIJobfinder.co.uk would suggest not, with 62% claiming they will consider moving jobs in 2017, and the general happiness of the local workforce scoring 5.8 out of 10. One of the biggest stats to come from the survey was the pressure that the local workforce...
Zara Davis – Placement Blog
Name – Zara Davis Company – Lidl NI Role – Bursary Student – Business Development and Management Degree – Business Management – Ulster University Talk us through your typical work day? As part of my Ulster University placement, I’m currently working in Lidl Northern Ireland at the regional distribution centre at Nutts Corner. Every day...
Placement Blog – Amy Hunter
Name – Amy Hunter Company – Citi Role – Intern – Quality Assurance Degree – Computing Technologies at Ulster University Talk us through your typical work day? I arrive at the office for 8.30am and go straight for a coffee. Get to the desk and before 9 o’clock I have read through all emails that...
Extension encourages business development
IT is hoped the extension of the Bluestone Business Park will cultivate entrepreneurship and encourage development in a disadvantaged area. The £748,000 extension, funded by the Northern Ireland Executive through the Department for Communities, to the business park in Brownlow, Craigavon provides eight new business units for both creating new businesses and facilitating the growth...
Double win for hospitality graduates
TWO graduates from the Ulster University are celebrating success after winning double awards each at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Awards. Sandra Wojcik won the Hastings Hotels Award for Excellence in Irish Hospitality and the Da Vinci Cup while Coleraine graduate Natasha McClelland, who previously attended Northern Regional College, took the Consumer Council...
Networking event encourages entrepreneurs
A NETWORKING event will bring together local startups, business influencers, entrepreneurs and experts from across Northern Ireland. The free to attend AIB Startup Academy Summit will offer practical business advice and learning opportunities from industry experts including leaders from Google, Grant Thornton and start-up specialists Xcell Partners. A special panel discussion will also take place...
Jeffrey Graham
Role: Senior Vice President Company: Lockton Companies, Belfast Track Record: Insurance broker Jeffrey Graham started his career as a trainee, working his way up to senior vice president with the same company. HOW I BECAME AN INSURANCE BROKER Give a brief outline of your career to date. I joined what is now the Lockton team...