Farming Payrise
CHANGES to pay have been proposed for agricultural workers in Northern Ireland. Following a meeting on 18 January 2013, the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) proposes to increase existing minimum rates for agricultural workers across all grades by 2% from 6 April 2013. The proposed new rates are: Minimum Rate, applicable for the first 40 weeks...
Graduate Bootcamp
THE University of Ulster is holding a free Graduate Bootcamp on February 14 and 15, to help graduates boost their employability skills and increase their chances of finding work. It’s being delivered by the Career Development Centre (CDC) in association with recruitment specialists from Google Ireland and the Royal Navy. Participants will be...
O’Dowd: Vital that young embrace science
NORTHERN Ireland’s economic recovery will depend on a knowledge base with an innovative edge, according to Education Minister John O’Dowd. Speaking at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2013 he said the importance of young people embracing technology and science could not be overstated. Mr O’Dowd said: “The global economy is now such...
Over 100 jobless get careers off to a good start
THE First Start initiative is paying dividends for long term unemployed young people. Already over 100 18 to 24 year-olds have been helped towards permanent employment by the scheme which provides them with supported waged employment lasting for at least 26 weeks. First Start, which was introduced in November 2012 as part of the Executive’s...
Online tools launched to support disabled students
INNOVATIVE online tools will help students with disabilities maximise their skills and learning opportunities in the further education sector. The new tools include an information resource hub for current and prospective learners and online accessibility guides entitled DisabledGo for each of the six Northern Ireland further education colleges. Speaking at the launch of the tools...
High quality engineering jobs created
An engineering company is to create 30 high quality jobs thanks to a major investment plan. The Craigavon company, JW Kane Precision currently employs 55 staff and manufactures high precision machined components for a number of high profile clients including Bombardier, Thales, BE Aerospace, GE Hamble and Fokker. It is investing £6.57million in a number...
Sign Up At BMC
BELFAST Metropolitan College is recruiting deaf learners as part of a Sign Language Tutor Training Project which aims to create the first pool of fully qualified Sign Language teachers in Northern Ireland by 2015. BMC has secured funding from the Department for Employment and Learning for teaching Maths, English and Level 6 British/Irish Sign Language...
Home Study
OFFICIAL UCAS figures show an increase in the total number of students accepted onto courses at Northern Ireland Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Welcoming the news the Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr. Stephen Farry said: “These figures clearly show that the Executive’s decisions to maintain tuition fees in Northern Ireland at an affordable level, while...
Volunteer Now
SERC have launched a new volunteer programme. The success of this programme is built around partnerships within the community. SERC collaborate with Volunteer Now, IFA, Simon Community, Citizen Advice and other key organisations to identify, promote and recommend volunteering opportunities to all SERC students. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager, Olivia Kennedy said: “The volunteer programme has...
How To Excel… At Telephone Interviews
MANY recruiters use telephone interviews as the first step of the interview process. They are particularly common for jobs abroad as they are an inexpensive and quick way for companies to screen candidates. HINTS AND TIPS: Be PreparedRead up on interview questions and think how you would answer them. Research the company as you would...