New Trainees
ONE of Northern Ireland’s leading manufacturers of sheet metal parts is to take on four Northern Regional College apprentices this year. David Condell of precision machining factory McAuley Engineering Ltd, Ballymoney, said the success of the apprenticeships was down to the link between the company and NRC’s commitment to quality training and education. “NRC delivers...
Student Chief
REBECCA Hall has been reelected as NUS-USI president for the new term commencing on July 1. She said: “All students working collectively together can achieve amazing results, and I want to help empower all students to continue the collective work being done across Northern Ireland at present. Students voices are central to delivering the best...
Intern Scheme
SOUTH West College,in association with the Western Health and Social Services Trust, has announced a new Smart Region Internship Programme. Malachy McAleer, director South West College, said: “Interns will be given the opportunity to work on a series of innovative projects involving the support and development of IT systems, medical device prototypes, software applications and...
Trophy Winner
A FOUNDATION studies art and design student at the Northern Regional College designed the new trophy for the recent Newtownabbey Borough Council Sports Awards. Sharon McKeown’s winning submission was awarded the commission following a competition by the council. The theme was to celebrate the achievement, courage, commitment and sporting endeavour of the winners.
Say ‘Yes’ To Employment Course: Farry
MORE than 4,000 18 to 24–year-olds have benefited from the Youth Employment Scheme (Yes) and Employment Minister Stephen Farry is urging more to join them. “I welcome the sustained decrease in the unemployment rate and would encourage young unemployed people to explore the opportunities associated with my Department’s Youth Employment Scheme,” he said. “Yes provides...
Margaret Henry
Role: Chief Executive Company: Audiences NI Track Record: TRACK RECORD Margaret Henry has worked in marketing for more than 20 years across the cultural and broadcast sectors in her native Northern Ireland, London and Manchester. Following graduation from QUB she completed a postgraduate course in management and obtained her CIM Diploma. Margaret has significant experience...
Michael Toman
Role: Cinematographer, Designer And A Lecturer Company: Southern Regional College Track Record: What does your job entail? The great thing about my job is that every day is different. Four days a week I lecture at the Southern Regional College — three days on the Lurgan Campus and one on the Banbridge Campus. Lecturing on...
Translink On The Right Track With Double Win At CIPD Awards Night
Translink on the right track with double win at CIPD awards night HUNDREDS of professionals from Northern Ireland’s human resources and personnel development sector attended last week’s CIPD NI Awards 2014. At the ceremony held in Larchfield Estate, Lisburn, Translink scored a double win, taking home the HR Team of the Year Award as well...
Kiera Ann Marie Philips
Role: Fashion designer Company: Kam Couture Track Record: Track Record KAM Kouture is the parent brand name for the Ready To Wear (RTW) ‘Fun’ range, ‘Lady Bridal’ collection and ‘Hand Made’ party accessories by Kiera Ann Marie. A 1st Class graduate in Fashion Design and Textiles, Kiera Ann Marie, from the rural outskirts of Lisburn,...
Driving Economy To More Success
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...