Graduation Day is Child’s Play for Events Manager
Over 600 Northern Regional College Higher Education students celebrated success at the college’s graduation ceremony including event manager Jayne McCaw, from Glenarm, who recently graduated from NRC Ballymena with a Level 4 HNC in Business, passing with distinction. She is now studying for a BSC Hons in Business at University of Ulster. Joining in the...
‘Entry Level’ Jobs Website
A NEW jobs website launches this week with the exclusive aim of helping those aged 16 to 25 find employment. Nextgenerationjobs.co.uk believes it is a trailblazer in the UK, packed with a host of entry level jobs to help school leavers, recent graduates and NEETS (not in education, employment or training) to get a foot...
Life in Fast Lane
The South West College is at the forefront of motor vehicle training across the UK, according to Chris Millan, Halford’s UK trade accounts manager. During a recent visit he said: “The SWC team really are leading the way in motor vehicle training across the UK. The progression from Level 3 to Level 4 is really...
On Course for Jobs
A free programme geared towards helping people into sustainable employment commences later this month. The Exploring Enterprise2 Programme, delivered by LEDCOM on behalf of Carrickfergus Borough Council and Enterprise Northern Ireland, aims to support individuals back into employment and help them develop possible business ideas. Carrickfergus mayor, William Ashe, has encouraged the local community to...
Design on Success
Four former North West Regional College art and design students have been selected for the 132nd Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition. Paul Bell leads the NWRC representation, with Brendan Boyle and Daniel Nelis also showcasing at the exhibition in the Ulster Museum. Karen Hunter too is featuring — she completed the Associate Bachelor’s...
Staff Your Most Valuable Asset, Companies Told
A company’s employees are its greatest asset, according to Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry. Addressing staff at a Schrader Electronics, manufacturing operator development day, he said it was crucial for firms to invest in their people. Over 75 staff from Schrader’s Carrickfergus site attended the event, including senior managers, manufacturing and production staff. Highlighting...
Alana Jones
Role: Executive Coach And Mentor Company: Workplace Solutions Track Record: ‘Powerful coaching results in clarity of thought and commitment to taking action and achieving progress,’ says Alana. What does your job involve? I provide a portfolio of services providing valuable and effective solutions to work-place challenges. I work as an executive coach and mentor, independent...
Bill Connor
Chief Executive Sentinus Role: Bill will focus on delivering a six-year strategy for the charity in his new role as chief executive. Track Record: Bill will focus on delivering a six-year strategy for the charity in his new role as chief executive.
Tracy Gray
Presenter Amazing Brains Role: To engage and motivate young people Track Record: To engage and motivate young people
Jenny Walker
Solicitor, Employment Law A&L Goodbody Role: To advise public and private sector clients on all aspects of Employment law. Track Record: To advise public and private sector clients on all aspects of Employment law.