Girls’ the key to economic recovery
Girls could hold the key to Northern Ireland’s potential future job force and economic recovery, it was claimed today. Educationalist Avril Hall Callaghan, General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers’ Union, was speaking in the wake of a new report revealing that women are being put off working in and studying science by ‘subtle’ messages in...
Beannchor expansion is a Grand boost for Belfast
Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector is to receive a significant jobs boost thanks to a new investment by NI’s largest hospitality group, Beannchor. The announcement comes as part of the ongoing expansion of the Beannchor group – which owns over 50 pubs, hotels and restaurants across Northern Ireland, including The Merchant Hotel – and will see...
Teen talents in technology crash course
The next generation of young technology talent has begun skilling up thanks to a new summer camp. Eighty learners were chosen for the CodeCamp, run by technology firm Kainos and Belfast Met at the college’s e3 building. Demand for the programme exceeded availability with students applying and travelling from across Northern Ireland and beyond. The...
Nesbitt’s Tribute
AT the recent graduation ceremonies, University of Ulster Chancellor James Nesbitt paid tribute to the achievements of Magee and its students. Addressing his audience of academics, graduates and their proud families and friends, the Chancellor said: “The University of Ulster is the city’s university, and we are committed to its development at the Magee campus...
Students Praised
CONGRATULATIONS to Northern Regional College student Andreena McCurdy who has been awarded the annual Joy Clements Memorial Cup at the Coleraine Campus. Andreena, a former pupil of Ballymoney High School, came to NRC following her GCSEs to study the BTEC level 3 extended diploma in health and social care in September 2011. The award recognises...
Awards Invite
BELFAST charity Springboard Opportunities Ltd’s executive director Angila Chada is calling for nominations for the organisation’s inspiration awards which will be held on September 20 in Belfast City Hall as part of the Peace Day celebrations. The charity is looking for nominations for the most inspirational young person in the community. If you want to...
Employment Agency’s MBO Set To Be A Healthy Move
ONE of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing employment agencies, Lucas Love Health-Care, has completed a management buy-out with a commitment to job creation. The deal for the registered nursing and domiciliary agency will see current directors Sinead Polland and Susanne Ritchie take over full managing control of the operation. Sinead Polland, director and nurse manager, said:...
Employment Initiative To Meet ‘Future Challenges’
MINISTER for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry has launched a new employment programme to meet what he described as ‘future challenges’ in the jobs sector. The initiative, entitled Steps 2 Success (NI), will start in June 2014 and will replace the Steps to Work programme which will end next year when the contracts to...
Health Trust HR Director Recognised With Special Award
THE HR director at the Northern Health Trust has been presented with a top award by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. Jacinta Melaugh received the Chairman’s Special Achievement Award from CIPD Northern Ireland chairman Donal Laverty. Mr Laverty said Jacinta, who has just completed 36 years in the HR field in health and social...
Employment Law Review ‘Is Positive Step’
A COMPREHENSIVE review of employment law is under way by the Northern Ireland Executive. The 16-week consultation seeks views on a range of policy proposals designed to improve the handling of employment disputes and reduce unnecessary regulation on business, whilst preserving employees’ entitlements. Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry said: “Historically, we have sought to...