New technology ‘hub’ welcomed by minister
A NEW student enterprise facility at Southern Regional College (SRC) has been developed to encourage more students to study STEM subjects. `The Hub’ at the college’s Newry campus will provide learners with the opportunity to train and learn in a modern and innovative environment. It will also support students’ engagement in enterprise activities, skills competitions...
Belfast Met plugs in with trust to help skill-up electricians
BELFAST Metropolitan College and the Electrical Training Trust (ETT) are working closely to-gether to provide highly skilled workers for the electrical and construction industry. The college has been actively working with ETT since 1998 to meet the level 3 apprenticeship training requirements of local electrical contractors with the facilities at the Millfield Campus currently being...
Student Advice: What your next employer will be looking for in 2015
With thoughts of New Year’s resolutions still afresh you may be thinking about applying for new or first jobs. With competition still tough, how do you make sure you’re giving yourself the best possible chance and really differentiating yourself from the rest for the right reasons? There are four things which will be high on...
Make college life a little easier with these helpful apps
A round-up of the newest and best smartphone apps designed to make student life a little easier. Any.doAny.do is a versatile to-do list app for iOS and Android. It prompts you to plan out your day each morning, providing users with a quick touch-based interface. By raising a once-daily notification, Any.do does a good job...
MET students cook up a storm for sector
Hospitality students from Belfast Metropolitan College impressed local sector leaders at two recent showcase evenings. James Street South’s apprentice chefs presented a five-course menu, which was served to the eaterie’s owner Niall McKenna along with members of the public in the college’s Linen Lounge restaurant. The apprentices, aged between 16 and 24, started their training...
11 Jobs Created
KESTREL Foods is creating 11 new jobs thanks to a £75,000 investment plan. The Portadown based company, which owns the Forest Feast and Acti-Snack brands, currently employs around 70 people in its plant at Cam, Craigavon and is receiving assistance from Invest NI to support its export growth strategy, which includes the introduction of new...
Consultancy grows its customers platform
A Belfact based e-commerce consultancy and platformprovider is increasing its workforce after successfully securing new custom. Export Technologies, which has transacted £1bn worth of online sales for Northern Ireland customers, has recruited business development staff, project managers and technical staff as part of a £1m-plus investment in staff and development in its award winning technology,...
Driving Guide
THIS week the Environment Minister Mark H Durkan, together with the Health and Safety Executive and PSNI, launched a guide to assist employers and employees understand their duties for driving at work. ‘Driving at Work Northern Ireland: An Employers’ Guide’ provides practical guidance for those who drive for work and their managers. It includes consideration...
New Appointment
NEW APPOINTMENT CO DOWN based food company, Willowbrook Foods, has appointed a dedicated beansprouts sales manager, Ewan Zhu. Ewan will be responsible for promoting Willowbrook Foods’ stir-fry range as well as developing new customer relationships across the UK and Ireland. Ewan, who has a strong proven record in agri-food sales, will work closely with the...
Networking event highlights the potential of construction industry
A career in construction is about more than just dealing with bricks and mortar. That was the message from CITB NI chief executive, Barry Neilson, at a recent networking event for teachers hosted by his organisation and STEMNET. Speaking at the event, Mr Neilson said: “Most people are surprised when they learn about the wide...