Apprenticeship Route Is ‘As Tough As A-Levels’
Apprenticeships can be as challenging as multiple A-levels, the assistant chief executive of Belfast Metropolitcan College has said. Justin Edwards, also director of curriculum at BMC, spoke after it emerged that Northern Ireland’s youth unemployment climbed to 22.3% during April to June this year. Mr Edwards said apprenticeship qualifications were “robust and challenging, often equating...
100 Jobs Campaign Beats Target
A BELFAST Telegraph campaign to encourage firms to take on apprentices has reached its target. 100 jobs in 100 days ran from May 29 to September 5, and in that time secured pledges from 26 companies to take on 108 apprentices. Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry, whose department has responsibility for apprenticeships, congratulated the newspaper...
University Isn’t The Only Option
Many of the 335,000-strong UK cohort of A-level students this year were nursing hangovers on the morning after results day, having partied hard in celebration. Others were dismayed to find that they haven’t got a university place: UCAS data shows a 7 per cent decrease in the number of students being automatically accepted into their...
My Subject Choice Made A World Of Difference
Cat Clarkson studies Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham and has been studying engineering for the last seven years “What do you want to go and fix washing machines for?”I’ll never forget the moment I told my mum I wanted to be an engineer. So sure, engineering might not sound too glamorous, and it’s...
How to… Write A Great CV
The CV is your first knock on the door – it’s your document and is therefore the one aspect of the recruitment process of which you have full control over. Be as positive and relevant as possible as recruiters are busy people. Before you begin the process of writing your CV, be aware of some...
Key Advice To Make The Job Hunt Easy
Jobfinder is teaming up with the Department for Employment and Learning to make sure job hunters have the best possible chance of securing that dream career.Each week Mary McDermott from the Careers Service will be here with timely advice to help give our readers the edge. This week she’s looking at how to ensure your...
How to … make a recruitment plan
Make Plans For A Smooth Career Path You’re all fired up and rarin’ to go. But then it hits you … what’s the best way to start looking for either that first job, or your next job? The world of employment can be a confusing place, so the best thing is to make a plan and...
New Social Projects To Create 23 Jobs
Three new social enterprises will create 23 jobs in Northern Ireland’s social economy sector. Announced by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster they are being backed by Accept Care Social Firms Ltd in Bangor. Two new Daisies Cafés will be established in Belfast and Lurgan as part of this expansion, creating 11 new jobs. The 12 remaining...
Campaign Aims To Fill 30 Nursing Jobs In 30 Days
An innovative campaign to fill 30 nursing vacancies in the next 30 days is being launched in Belfast today. Led by specialist healthcare and domiciliary recruitment agency Lucas Love, the jobs span private healthcare providers across Northern Ireland Speaking at the launch Sinead Polland, manager, Lucas Love Healthcare, said: “We are committed to recruiting 30...
Continuous Learning ‘Key To Job Success’
Continuous learning and development throughout your working life is vital to ensure career progression. That’s the view of Frank McKee, a senior examiner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, who was speaking as thousands of students ponder their future at the start of another academic year. “I have been delivering professional marketing education programmes now...