SERC shines as project picks up Beacon Award
SOUTH Eastern Regional College(SERC) has received a Beacon Award for a project which helps students gain essential skills in using technology. The awards celebrate colleges which demonstrate excellent teaching and innovative thinking in the further education sector in creating positive opportunities for both staff and students. The award for Effective Use of Technology in FE,...
Opportunities and advice at jobs fair
OVER 40 employers will be in attendance at the North Down Jobs Fair. The event, organised by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) in conjunction with Ards and North Down Borough Council, will be held in the Marine Court Hotel in Bangor on Thursday, February 25. Taking place between 10am and 4pm, jobseekers will...
Snack Trade Event
JOHN Hood, Invest Northern Ireland’s Director of Food and Tourism, has encouraged over 40 producers from Northern Ireland’s bakery and snacks sector to explore innovation to support business growth. Speaking at a seminar jointly hosted by Invest NI and CAFRE, John said: “Northern Ireland’s bakery and snacks sector remains very competitive, with businesses continually needing...
Sara’s On the Ball
THE Irish Football Association has appointed Sara Booth (above) as Tournament Director for the UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship. This major event, taking place in Northern Ireland between August 8-21, 2017, will welcome the seven best teams in Europe with Northern Ireland making up the eighth team. Sara’s multifaceted role will involve collaborating...
Workers’ Rights
IT has been announced that payments and awards made to workers in employment rights cases are to rise in line with inflation. An Order made by the Department for Employment and Learning brought these new limits into operation from February 14, 2016. The Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, said: “The increased...
Don’t miss chance of an exciting new career
THERE are dozens of jobs advertised in today’s nijobfinder. The variety of positions include a housing officer, events assistants, pharmacists and a post office manager. Belfast City Council is looking for candidates to join the new City Centre Development team to help transform the physical and economic fabric of Belfast. They are seeking a city...
Valuable insight into future skills needs
IN a fast changing economy it is essential that everyone has access to accurate and up-to-date labour market information. That was the message from the Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, when he attended a recent Careers Insight Evening for students and their parents at Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School. Over 86 organisations including major...
How I became a Spa Manager – Rachel Crawford
The post: Spa Manager at the Culloden, Hastings Hotels Rachel Crawford derives job satisfaction from helping people feel much better about themselves Give a brief outline of your career to date. I relocated home in August 2013 after spending five years in Australia managing Spa Qualia, a six star spa located within the Qualia resort...
Achieving Your Career Goals
WHETHER you are looking to move up in your current company or wanting to make a career change, there are a few hints and tips you can follow to make sure you do not get overlooked. PUT YOURSELF IN LINE FOR A PROMOTION Make your commitment to the company clear and express an interest in...
FOSTER’S PRAISE FOR SERC’S NEW CAMPUS
SOUTH Eastern Regional College’s new £12m campus recently received a ministerial inspection. On arrival to the SPACE campus, First Minister Arlene Foster was welcomed by SERC principal and chief executive Mr Ken Webb and Dr Michael Malone, director of Curriculum and Information Services, who were both keen to highlight to the minister the exciting new...