College’s new course for legal eagles
An international law firm is teaming up with a further education college and a recruitment company in Northern Ireland to launch the province’s first Document Skills Foundation Course. Alllen & Overy will be working with South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and Grafton Employment Group on the new course which has just enrolled its first 20...
Autism training centre hailed as ‘Outstanding’
An all-Ireland training centre in Co Armagh for people working with those who have autism has been described as ‘outstanding’ in its latest inspection report. The inspection of Middletown Centre for Autism was completed jointly by the Education and Training Inspectorate from the north and the Department of Education and Skills Inspectorate in the...
Employers urged to say Yes to youth scheme
Employers need to work collaboratively with the Executive to maximise the benefits of the £31m YES (Youth Employment Scheme), according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme aims to provide work placements and opportunities to support young unemployed people, Dr Farry told delegates at a recent employers’ breakfast to promote YES....
An interview via ‘phone: the dos and don’ts
Careers expert Anne Richardson from the Department of Employment and Learning’s Careers Service gives you smart and helpful tips on telephone interviews For the employer a telephone interview can be more convenient and can save time and is cost effective. It gives them the chance to test your verbal communication skills and also the...
Whats it like to study… Zoology
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO STUDY… BECKY CLIFFE graduated from the University of Manchester with a first class honours degree in Zoology and is now working on her PhD with sloths. “So you want to be a zookeeper?†This is the general response I get after telling people I study zoology. In reality, when I...
Students scoop awards
Three South West College students are celebrating their special awards at the national final of SkillBuild, the UK’s largest multi-trade competition. Carpentry student Phillip Glasgow (21) from Cookstown scooped gold, carpentry student Bryan McGurk (18) from Carrickmore was awarded bronze and floor and wall tiling student Mark Woods (21) from Lack also brings home...
Top firm unveils scheme to study while you work
One of Northern Ireland’s largest employers has introduced an innovative iniative to help student study and develop a career path. Called Back to School, the programme from Firstsource Solutions offers flexible shifts to accommodate college and university commitments and enables students to earn while they are studying. “A career with Firstsource offers many...
LET pupils create an artwork of peace
Students and teachers from across Northern Ireland and the border counties have unveiled a collaborative new artwork created under the Learning and Educating Together (LET) Programme. The LET Programme is funded by the International Fund for Ireland and managed by Young Enterprise Northern Ireland and Junior Achievement Ireland. The programme brings together young people...
What’s It Like To Study… Fine Art
SAOIRSE CREAN studied Fine Art at Lancaster University, and now works in art marketing. She writes about her reason for choosing this course and challenges she faced. In the first week of lower sixth, my art class went on a field trip to the Lake District. A whole week of painting and drawing, undisturbed and...
Preparation Is Key To Landing A Job
Interviews for a job may be nerve-wracking, but as with everything in life preparation is all important. This may be your first and only opportunity to impress a prospective employer, so it’s up to you to make the most of it. As a starting point, it always helps to research the organisation you’re applying for...