Free ICT Training
STUDENT places are still available on the ICT essential skills course at the Coleraine Campus of the Northern Regional College. The course is free and open to all young adults and adults over 16 years old and takes place on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm. Focusing on ICT it aims to help individuals develop practical computer skills...
Start Up Course
SOUTHERN Regional College is recruiting for its unique Business & Enterprise Programme. The 17-week, one day a week initiative will enable entrepreneurs to learn practical and technical business skills, increase their self-employment and employment opportunities and obtain a BTEC in business and enterprise, as well as World host Retail Qualifications. Also on offer are 15...
Employment Briefs
Staff Stayin Put A GLOBAL talent survey has revealed that 80% of employees plan to stay with their current employer in the next year – a significant increase from 2011 when nearly 65% were planning to leave. However, the Talent 2020 survey from Deloitte warns that out of a false sense of security, companies may...
Minister Unveils Pilot Higher Level Apprenticeships
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has launched two new pilot higher level apprenticeships in finance and accountancy, and applied industrial and life science. Both Southern Regional College (SRC) and Belfast Metropolitan College (Belfast Met) will deliver the new pilot finance and accountancy higher level apprenticeship and SRC will deliver the pilot applied industrial and...
Karen Daly
Role: Founder Company: Slender Choice Track Record: Track Record Co Armagh born Karen Daly set up Slender Choice, a range of delicious and nutritious foods that won’t affect your waistline, in November 2010 with her husband Frank. Karen graduated from Queens University Belfast with a degree in Information Management and Economics and built a successful...
Preparing For Your First Job
When you first enter the world of work after spending years in education, it can seem a little daunting. That is why it is important to prepare as much as you possibly can for your first job. It is an exciting time, but make sure that you do your best to avoid distractions and remain...
Manufacturing Precision
Sales by manufacturing firms across Northern Ireland totaled £17 billion annually. Competition from emerging markets means more must be done, says Darren McVicker, Managing Consultant Vickerstock Recruitment if we are to achieve our potential globally. In 2012/2013 sales by our local manufacturing companies rose by almost 2%. Sales to Great Britain rose by 6.2%, to...
Retail Management Training Programme Seeks Students
THE Census 2011 Ireland and Northern Ireland revealed that the wholesale and retail sector employed the highest proportion of persons of all sectors north and south. It stated that 18% of the NI workforce is employed in this sector, with the minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry describing it as “one of the priority...
Aim Higher At Belfast MET
ALL COURSES DESIGNED WITH FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN MIND BELFAST Metropolitan college offers courses designed specificallywith jobs in mind. It works closely with employers — from the largest international companies right through to the smallest of local businesses — in matching what they need with what the students can deliver. Studying at Belfast Met can give...
Christina Brion
Role: Owner Company: Gorgeouscottages.com Track Record: Track Record Originally from Co Tyrone, Christina Brion left Northern Ireland at 18 to study English at Leeds University. Falling in love with Yorkshire, she decided to stay and make it her home. Currently she lives in the North York Moors with her husband and with her two young...