Funding Scheme For ICT-s Up Innovation In Business
A NEW initiative is set to boost Northern Ireland’s ICT sector by enabling SMEs to invest in ICT projects. Known as InnovateUs and funded by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) through its Further Education Sector Employer Support Programme, the initiative will offer funded ICT support. This will be delivered by the six further...
A Real Skill As College Celebrates Its Successes
NORTHERN Regional College Higher Education students have been celebrating their hard work and new-found skills at the college’s recent graduation ceremonies. The graduating students completed courses in areas including education, sport, health and social care, counselling, business and management, engineering, and computing across NRC’s six campuses at Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Newtownabbey. Higher education...
A Real Skill As College Celebrates Its Successes
NORTHERN Regional College Higher Education students have been celebrating their hard work and new-found skills at the college’s recent graduation ceremonies. The graduating students completed courses in areas including education, sport, health and social care, counselling, business and management, engineering, and computing across NRC’s six campuses at Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Magherafelt and Newtownabbey. Higher education...
Prince’s Trust Says YES To Young Jobless
YOUNG jobseekers needing to bridge the gap to employment have been given a boost — thanks to The Prince’s Trust. Working with the Youth Employment Scheme (YES) The Prince’s Trust has agreed to provide work experience opportunities for young people within their organisation along with over 400 other employers and voluntary organisations. The charity is...
Drive to build firm business Foundations
A Foundation degree can boost skills, career prospects and employability. That is the message at the heart of a new advertising campaign to promote the benefits of Foundation degrees to employers and learners. Launching the campaign Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry said: “Foundation degrees are higher education qualifications that combine...
Prince’s Trust Says YES To Young Jobless
YOUNG jobseekers needing to bridge the gap to employment have been given a boost — thanks to The Prince’s Trust. Working with the Youth Employment Scheme (YES) The Prince’s Trust has agreed to provide work experience opportunities for young people within their organisation along with over 400 other employers and voluntary organisations. The charity is...
How to… Job Search in January – Part 2
This is the second part in our guide to finding the right – or new job – in 2013. Brand yourself Why not have your own website showcasing your capabilities? Research a lead You have found a job you like, contacted the recruiter and are looking to take the next step. Make sure you...
How to… Job Search in January
This is the second part in our guide to finding the right – or new job – in 2013. Brand yourself Why not have your own website showcasing your capabilities? Research a lead You have found a job you like, contacted the recruiter and are looking to take the next step. Make sure you...
Bosses Say Yes to Youth Unemployment Scheme
NORTHERN Ireland employers are already enjoying the dividends of the £31m Youth Employment Scheme, according to Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Addressing employers at a recent YES information event he said 300 large and SME organisations were already involved in the scheme, including Premier Inn, NIE, Asda, Brown’s Bruncherie, Hastings Hotels, Nacelle Systems, L’Arche...
Learning programme ‘to put students on the map’
FUNDAMENTAL changes planned for schools next year will enable Northern Ireland students to better compete for jobs on a global playfield, according to a leading educationalist. Avril Hall Callaghan, General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers’ Union, said the introduction of the Entitlement Framework will offer pupils a wider choice of subjects and skills –...