College’s Award
NORTHERN Regional College is celebrating after being crowned one of the winners in the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2015 Chamber Awards. It was awarded the education and business partnership award, having been acknowledged for its efforts with businesses to help pupils gain an understanding of work. In 2012, the college launched the...
Scheme Deadline
INVEST Northern Ireland has urged start-ups to apply for the Propel Programme before the November 6 deadline. It is designed to support innovative entrepreneurs who have the potential to become an export-focused firm and a significant employer. Now in its sixth year, Propel is an intensive 12-month programme which helps participants fast-track their business ideas,...
Director Appointed
DAVID Clements has become a client director at Fujitsu. He will be responsible for growing the company’s business in Northern Ireland by establishing new customer relationships and developing existing ones. With more than 20 years’ experience in Fujitsu, David has spent the past three years in the firm’s London office and brings an in-depth knowledge...
Tughans appoints five-star trainees
BELFAST law firm Tughans is increasing its investment in Northern Ireland’s legal infrastructure with the appointment of five trainee solicitors. The new recruits, which more than doubles the company’s student cohort, will embark on a comprehensive two-year programme which will embrace every practice area from commercial litigation to corporate law. Phyllis Agnew, senior partner at...
Initiative to help create careers in social care
MORE than 75 unemployed or economically inactive people who want to work in social care will have the opportunity to take part in a new training programme. The Getting Started initiative, facilitated by the Association for Real Change (ARC) Northern Ireland and part funded by Ulster Garden Villages Ltd and Bombardier, will offer participants a...
University College London Hospitals
“The sky’s the limit. There’s an open door here and I’m going through it.” Ru Makoni, Staff Nurse At UCLH, we employ the best people to help us offer some of the best treatment in the UK. In return, we offer you a fantastic package of benefits, support and life-long learning. We will be visiting...
CDE’s global impact recognised
CDE Global, with headquarters in Cookstown, has been recognised for its investment in innovative recycling technology by the European Quality Association. Across the five sectors where CDE sells materials washing equipment, there is a common theme: the company has established a position as a world leader as a result of a focus on creating value...
Employers opting for will over skill
AN employment survey has shown employers are willing to choose attitude over experience and skills. The Employment Market Monitor, released by recruitment agency Cpl, highlighted that where there is a shortage of skills, particularly in the tech sector, employers believe that staff with a great attitude can be taught the skills they need. The survey...
Road safety message hits home at SERC
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) recently hosted a road safety awareness show. The Cool FM Road Safe Road Show in association with the PSNI used practical demonstrations and real life scenarios to promote the importance of safer driving and to raise awareness with young motorists about the potentially fatal dangers of being in a car...
O’Hare Build’s on Success with Award
THE construction company behind the Centre for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University is celebrating after winning an award for its work on the project. O’Hare & McGovern was announced as the overall winner of the Construction Excellence Awards 2015 in recognition of its activity on the Wellcome-Wolfson Building. The new centre at Queen’s is part...