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...
Consultancy In Drive For New Engineers
AN award-winning consultancy firm is actively recruiting for undergraduate and postgraduate engineers. Penso Consulting Limited, an automotive consultancy that serves vehicle manufacturers worldwide, will be present at the Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair at the University of Ulster on June 10. The technology-driven business is hoping to attract fresh, new talent to bring in creative...
STEM classes ‘are key to jobs of the future’
THE future prosperity of the economy will be founded on STEM, according to Education Minister, John O’Dowd. He was speaking at a recent awards event in Belfast celebrating the Sentinus Smart Technology programme which saw more than 90 trainee teachers and 2,000 primary school children across Northern Ireland teaming up to improve teaching and learning...
Nicola Graham
Role: Investigating Officer Company: Northern Ireland Ombudsman Track Record: What does your job entail? I joined the office of the Northern Ireland Ombudsman as an investigating officer in January 2009. The Ombudsman investigates complaints made by people who believe that public bodies in Northern Ireland have not acted properly or fairly towards them. Our investigations...
Constructing a future for NI workers
Due to the rapid growth in the construction sector in London and South East England, construction candidates are tapping into the opportunities presented by NI firms within the region, however there isn’t the necessary focus on increasing the key skills that the market truly needs. That’s the warning from Michael Donaghy, Construction & Infrastructure Recruitment...
Louise Bradley
Role: Production Engineer Company: B/E Aerospace Kilkeel Track Record: You need to be motivated, focused and work hard “Engineering is all about problem solving, so we tend to be proactive, constantly curious people with a thirst for problem solving,” says Louise What does your job entail? We manufacture a quarter of the world’s commercial airline...
Get into Retail Scheme Helps Young People Build Up Skills
ASDA’S Get into Retail programme in partnership with The Prince’s ‘Crust is helping young people from Northern Ireland build employable skills. The latest 17 candidates to take part graduated at a recent ceremony in Stormont Parliament Buildings. The four-week training programme offered the unemployed 16 to 25-year-olds the chance to gain work experience, accredited skills...
Support for People with Autism in IT
AN innovative social enterprise is providing employment support services for people with autism in Northern Ireland. Specialisterne, which launched recently at Skainos in Belfast, aims to create job opportunities for its clients in the IT sector. Attending the launch, Employment Minister Stephen Farry, said: “I am committed to helping employers to create working environments that...
Queen’s Wins Top Award For Careers Coup
QUEEN’S University has won a major all-Ireland award for enhancing the career prospects of its students. The university scooped the Employability award in the Gradireland/Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) Awards in Dublin. The accolade was won by the Careers, Employability and Skills team at Queen’s, which received the Gold award in its category....
Jonny Cook
Role: Director Company: Penninsula Care Services Track Record: What does your job entail? In the morning, when I arrive at the office, I attend a handover meeting where the office team and I discuss what has happened overnight or over the weekend period. Following this meeting, I usually have my day mapped out. I liaise...