Clare McClure
Role: Refugee Service Co-ordinator Company: British Red Cross Track Record: What does your role entail? I am refugee support co-ordinator for the Red Cross and run a Belfast drop-in for refugees and asylum seekers three days a week. We work with clients from whenever they first arrive in Northern Ireland. My role involves assisting them...
Ali Laverty
Health & Safety Officer Re Gen Waste Ltd Role: Ali Laverty has been appointed as Health & Safety Officer at Re Gen Waste Ltd in Newry. He is responsible for al. health and safety standards at the company. Track Record: Ali Laverty has been appointed as Health & Safety Officer at Re Gen Waste Ltd...
Novosco staff step up to Fitbit challenge
STAFF at Novosco are striving to take a combined one million steps per week aspart of an innovative new wellness programme. All staff at the IT infrastructure company were offered Fitbit devices and 65 are currently competing in an activity league table as a result, with even more staffapplying to participate. The investment by the company in the devices for...
How to… Get an Internship After University
PREPARE APATH TOEMPLOYMENT AS the Northern Irish graduate job market is more competitive than ever, internships are becoming an increasingly popular way of getting a foothold on the career ladder. However, as these internships are almost as valuable as fulltime graduate jobs, how does a young 20-something fresh from university secure one of these coveted...
Over 2000 Vacancies on Offer at Job Fairs
A SERIES of job fairs and advice forums will take place across Northern Ireland in September and October. Almost 170 large and small employers from across Northern Ireland will be available across the events to answer questions, discuss training and employment opportunities. Industry professionals from various sectors will also be hosting information sessions. To date,...
Apprenticeships Add up for Trainee Accountants
SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) is set to offer 20 accountancy apprenticeships in this academic year. The aim of the apprenticeships, supported by Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) and Chartered Accountants Ireland, is to meet the growing demand for new talent in the profession and it is hoped that local companies will get involved. The two-year...
A Global Flavour as Students Arrive for Exchange Scheme
TWENTY-two students from 15 countries have been welcomed to Northern Ireland with a reception in Queen’s University’s Riddel Hall. The students, hailing from countries as diverse as Slovenia, Brazil and the US, are here as part of the global exchange scheme IAESTE, (the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience), which is...
Business Award
BELFAST-based business, Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, has been awarded Platinum Approved Employer status by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The accolade recognises the commitment and support given to trainees studying for the ACCA qualification. Only 5% of ACCA approved employers in Northern Ireland have achieved this standard. Joanne Small, Partner in Baker Tilly Mooney...
Clubword Party
TRAVEL agency Clubworld Travel recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The company, owned by Delia Aston, employs 30 staff in seven branches across the province. The anniversary celebrations took place on board the luxurious Celebrity Silhouette Cruise Ship, which was docked in Belfast. Delia said:“The past 25 years has been a very exciting journey and it...
Bagging a Boost
NORTHERN Ireland students heading off to university can avail of a double baggage allowance while only paying the price for one item. Airline Flybe offers the double baggage allowance for students in possession of a valid student ID heading off to further their education in Scotland, England and Wales. Paul Simmons, Flybe’s chief commercial officer,...