Katia Stewart
Role: Project Officer Company: Craft Northern Ireland Track Record: ME AND MY JOB KATIA STEWART, PROJECT OFFICER, CRAFT NORTHERN IRELAND What does your job entail?I am the project officer for Craft Northern Ireland so my job is very varied because of the range of programmes we run and the variety of support we offer.The role...
Student Constructs New Logo
STUDENT CONSTRUCTS NEW LOGO BELFAST Metropolitan College student Jessica Lester has won a unique opportunity to design the new corporate logo for Newry-based construction company, O’Hare & McGovern. The competition, organised by O’Hare & McGovern and Belfast Met, was incorporated into a module of the HND diploma in graphic design at thecollege. Fourteen students pitched...
Jewellers Shines Bright With New Staff Training Scheme
Jewellers shines bright with new staff training scheme LUNN’S Jewellers is celebrating after receiving an award for excellence in retail. Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) is a leading UK awarding body which provides qualifications for learners of all ages providing a framework for employers to deliver a recognised qualification to staff. All 27 members of...
Taking The Educated Route Driving Cab Firm’s Success
Taking the educated route driving cab firm’s success A DERRY-Londonderry taxi firm is proving that focusing on customer service can have a real impact on a business’s bottom line. Despite difficult economic times, City Cabs invested in staff training through North West Regional College (NWRC) and have seen it pay off. “We had a vision...
Yolanda Logan
Role: Cafe Cluster Manager Company: Asda Track Record: “I find it genuinely satisfying to make customers happy — it’s an instant reward for doing a good job!” Yolanda studied business in school but always knew that the catering industry was where she was headed. “Even when I was in school I really enjoyed jobs which...
Judith Brannigan
Role: Show Director Company: Food and Drink Show NI Track Record: “The ability to troubleshoot is probably the strongest asset an events professional can have but only comes with experience,” said Judith. What does your job entail? I am responsible for the sales and delivery of the Food and Drink Show NI, a new consumer...
Better Skills a Necessity, Insists Farry
The workplace must challenge perceptions and stereotypes around STEM-related industries. That was the message from Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, at a recent Women in Leadership event. Mr Farry said “My department’s skills strategy clearly demonstrates that our economy will require higher skill levels. For example by 2020 almost half of our workforce will...
How To … Make A Good First Impression at Interview
LEAVING THEM WITH A LASTING, GOOD OPINION Connecting with an interviewer is likely to have an impact on whether they wish to do business with you, so learning the skill of creating good rapport should be a priority. BE PUNCTUALYou should arrive at least 10 minutes early.This will give you time to compose yourself. FIRST...
Helping Women to Work
An employability programme which is helping women back into the workplace will now receive funding until March 2015, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. He attended a recent event at Hillsborough Castle marking the achievements of those completing the European Social Fundbacked education project. The event, organised by the Kilcooley and Shankill...
Snowpatrol Rocker Bangs the Drum for Charity
Snowpatrol’s Jonny Quinn checks out his Inspiration Award with Angila Chada from Belfast Charity Springboard Opportunities Ltd. The charity is best known for its Wider Horizons programme, supporting young unemployed adults from disadvantaged backgrounds with training and upskilling.World-famous drummer, Jonny got his lucky break with Springboard’s help.