Software Students Graduate In Some Style
AN awards ceremony has taken place for graduates from the Software Professional Course. The course trained 35 graduates with the skills and accredited qualifications identified by ICT sector employers for new job opportunities. The programme involved 26 weeks training for the trainees at Belfast Metropolitan College (Belfast Met) and South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to...
Queen’s to pay fees of top 10 scholars at university
TEN of Northern Ireland’s brightest young people have won a free education at Queen’s, worth a total of almost £150,000, after being named Queen’s Scholars. As a Queen’s Scholar, the students, who are beginning their studies at the university later this month, will each have their annual tuition fees paid by Queen’s for the duration...
Developers banged up for hackathon to help health service
Highly skilled developers will endure a sleepless night in ‘jail’ to come up with the best ideas for tackling the challenges facing the health service. Participants will attend the 24-hour hackathon taking place at Crumlin Road Gaol on Saturday, with a paranormal tour taking place half way through. It’s being run as part of Belfast...
University in line to double up at awards
THE University of Ulster has been shortlisted for two gongs in the prestigious Times Higher Education awards. The annual event, in its 10th year, recognises the outstanding achievements and pioneering activities being delivered by UK universities. The University of Ulster has been shortlisted for its outstanding contribution to the local community through sports outreach and...
Helen Fee
Role: Course Director Company: Ulster Business School Track Record: What does your job entail? An important part of my job is ensuring that students who complete the programme are ‘work ready’ for the demands of the accounting profession. I frequently meet with key employers and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) to discuss programme updates and professional...
Major Job Fairs
A series of four major Jobs Fairs and Advice Forums are to take place over the coming weeks. The fairs, organised by the Department for Employment and Learning, will take place in the Millennium Forum, Derry/Londonderry, on Thursday September 18 (10am to 4pm), Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre in Ballymoney on Thursday September 25 (10am to...
New Arts Diploma
Alison Millar has been reappointed as a member of the Board of the Labour Relations Agency (LRA). The LRA is a non-departmental public body with responsibility for promoting the improvement of employment relations in Northern Ireland. It provides an impartial and confidential employment relations service to those engaged in industry, commerce, and the public services....
Millar LRA Return
Alison Millar has been reappointed as a member of the Board of the Labour Relations Agency (LRA). The LRA is a non-departmental public body with responsibility for promoting the improvement of employment relations in Northern Ireland. It provides an impartial and confidential employment relations service to those engaged in industry, commerce, and the public services....
How to… Get the most out of your gap year
The gap year is becoming increasingly popular before, during and after university — particularly as a result of the recession. Taking a year out allows each graduate/student the opportunity to experience something different — be that travelling, working abroad or volunteering. It can be an opportunity to gain invaluable skills and experience that can then be...
Careers Event To Highlight Opportunities
A new careers exhibition will take place this November 7 and 8 in the King’s Hall, Belfast. Organised by Horizons Belfast, with the Belfast Telegraph’s nijobfinder as media partner, the Horizons Opportunities Expo will provide expert guidance and advice to young people on how to get the most out of their chosen career. Horizons Belfast...