Midwife competes for £2k bursary
A STUDENT midwife from Belfast has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award which recognises exceptional professional skills and potential. Suzie Smyth, who is studying at Queen’s University, has been nominated for the 2013/14 Outstanding Student Midwife award under the UK’s only scholarship for student nurses and midwives, run by Cavell Nurses’ Trust. The finalists...
Angela Harding Montgomery.
Role: Voluntary choreographer and Project Worker Company: Fortwilliam Musical Society and Barnardo’s Northern Ireland. Track Record: TRACK RECORD Angela has been involved in the Northern Ireland musical scene for over 20 years and has voluntarily choreographed many musicals in that time. She has also worked with various other musical societies in Northern Ireland. She is...
University of Ulster unveils graduate jobs
THE University of Ulster has unveiled over 150 new graduate level construction industry jobs and placement opportunities. The announcement follows the recent news from the Construction Skills Network and CITB-Construction Skills that recovery has begun for Northern Ireland’s construction sector with the network predicting that around 1,280 new construction workers will be needed yearly over...
Matching skillsets of graduates with industry needs essential, says Foster
MATCHING the skillsets of graduates with industry needs is vital to ensuring Northern Ireland remains an attractive location for inward investment, according to Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster. She was speaking recently at an awards ceremony for graduates from the Software Testers’ Academy which trained 27 graduates with the skills and accredited qualifications...
Minister backing latest round of open day opportunities at regional colleges
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has launched the next round of open days to be held in Northern Ireland’s regional colleges. He said: “The Further Education (FE) sector plays a key role in the social and economic development of the people of Northern Ireland. Open days are an excellent opportunity for parents and prospective...
Kelly Mulgrew
Role: Managing Director Company: Mulgrew, Health & Safety Ltd Track Record: ‘You have to have a great work ethic and be driven’ Kelly Mulgrew says a strong family work ethic has helped her to succeed in her business. ‘It’s a tough industry and challenging — especially when you’re trying to persuade business owners that...
CIPD launches awards to celebrate top achievers
THE Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Northern Ireland has launched its 2014 Awards. The awards recognise excellence across the HR/personnel development profession. Two new categories have been added to this year’s awards, meaning that a total of 10 awards will be presented at the gala celebration in Larchfield Estate. Recruitment specialist Brightwater is the headline...
How to… Negotiate Best Starting Salary
Be wise about money and it will pay off Most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer. Know your value Prior to the interview, research the company and salary range for the position. Conduct a salary research...
Exhibition
TWENTY Year 10 boys from Corpus Christi School will have their work displayed at the Ulster Museum. The third form pupils have been part of a pilot partnership project with the Ulster Museum and Belfast Education and Library Board. Entitled ‘Imagine Still Life’, they created drawings, collages and sculptures inspired by the painting of William...
Employment
THREE NRC Information Technology students who obtained work placements through Northern Regional College with Equiniti, a local specialist in IT services company, have secured a one-year employment contract. The students, who all completed a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT at NRC, were originally selected by Equiniti to work and receive additional mentoring and...