FE colleges ‘key to jobs and economic growth’
THE prosperity and resilience of a rebalanced Northern Ireland economy will rely on a thriving further education (FE) sector, a panel of experts told business leaders at a meeting organised by Colleges NI. The conference at La Mon Hotel, Belfast, outlined how the six regional FE colleges have contributed to economic recovery and continue to...
Manager Role
GROUND Espresso Bars has appointed Jonny Ross to the position of regional manager. In addition to receiving his BSc Hons Psychology degree, Jonny has a passion for coffee and hospitality having spent nine years at Starbucks, progressing from barista to store manager to coffee trainer before assuming the role of people manager at Apple Premium...
INN PLACE TO STAY
KILLYLEAGH’S Dufferin Coaching Inn and Hall is celebrating a decade of business success. The anniversary comes after a significant investment of more than £10,000 in the newly refurbished Dufferin Hall and being recognised as one of the best places to stay in Ireland in the 2015 McKenna’s Guide. Well-known locally, the seven bedroom Dufferin Coaching...
Accolade a tribute to Allstate’s work in the community
ALLSTATE Northern Ireland was recently recognised as the Belfast business of the year. Receiving the accolade from the Belfast Business Top 50 for its outstanding contribution to the city in 2015, the award celebrated Allstate NI for providing more than 1,300 high-end IT jobs in Belfast and supporting the local community through numerous corporate social...
Future looking bright for career girls
ULSTER University has been giving young schoolgirls an insight into the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The university held the Engineering Bright Futures event to mark Ada Lovelace Day, a celebration of the world’s first computer programmer. During the day the girls got hands-on with innovative technology in...
Farry hails college’s new £12m arts centre
A MULTI-MILLION pound higher educational facility has been officially opened. The £12m SPACE (SERC Performing Arts, Computing and Engineering) campus at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) in Bangor will provide high specification, bespoke accommodation for the schools of manufacturing and electrical engineering, computer and software engineering, and performing and creative arts. The heart of...
Relocation Opportunities In Canada – Recruitment Day
McCloskey International Ltd. offer the complete solution for Crushing, Screening & Recycling Equipment. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, sales and marketing of a diverse range of mobile screening and processing equipment to the mining, quarrying and recycling industries with manufacturing facilities in Peterborough Ontario, Canada and Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland....
Relocation Opportunities In Canada
RELOCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN CANADA McCloskey International Ltd. offer the complete solution for Crushing, Screening & Recycling Equipment. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, sales and marketing of a diverse range of mobile screening and processing equipment to the mining, quarrying and recycling industries with manufacturing facilities in Peterborough Ontario, Canada and Coalisland,...
IT skills are key to prosperity
INFORMATION Technology (IT) is the driving force of a globally competitive economy, underpinning innovation, competitiveness and long-term prosperity. It is of critical importance to the growth of the Northern Ireland economy and to achieving long term prosperity and economic security across all sectors. Research by e-Skills UK shows that one in every 33 people working in Northern Ireland is employed in the Information...
University breakfast will put the family first
‘STRATEGIC planning, effective boards of directors, and regular family meetings’ are three critical elements which lead to family business success. That is the view of Andrew Keyt, president, Family Business Network in North America, who will explore these key factors at a breakfast hosted by the SME Centre at the Ulster University Business School. Taking place in partnership with SMECentre Patron, Harbinson...